How to rebuild better, safer and more sustainable cities post-Covid-19


  • Living
  • Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021

The UN-Habitat recommends that to build back better from the pandemic, Malaysia needs to focus on regeneration work in three urban agglomerations – Greater Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Johor Baru. Photos: Filepic

Covid-19 has not abated and cities the world over are still doing their best to tame the virus. In addition to health and medical concerns, countries have to deal with the economic consequences brought about by the pandemic.

Without a doubt, the pandemic has brought to light lessons that governments can learn from towards developing better, safer and more sustainable urban areas.

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