Building skyward solution for Kuala Lumpur’s population boom


City denizens are urged to take public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

ON THIS Federal Territories Day, Kuala Lumpur mayor Tan Sri Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz (pic) wants city folk to be ready for the not-so-distant future of a federal capital that is an even bigger melting pot with a multitude of ethnicities, including foreigners coming here in pursuit of their dreams, and sky-high towers dominating the skyline more than ever. 

With the ongoing trend of people migrating from other states into Kuala Lumpur, the need for housing – particularly affordable housing – is not only pressing but also growing.

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