Prof Geoffrey Williams is an economist and policy specialist. The views expressed are his own.
The Madani government has ambitious plans for urban development, but for large-scale projects to succeed they must adopt the principles of urban resilience, drawing on world-class examples already underway in Malaysia.
Urban resilience is the ability of a town or city to withstand, adapt to, and prosper despite persistent challenges or shocks. It requires strengthening urban foundations and infrastructure, and aligning development and management with risks that could threaten the well-being and future prosperity of communities.
