LOCALS in Kajang, Selangor, have the opportunity to shape the historic town centre, which has been earmarked for development under a Federal Government plan.
Pusat Bandar Kajang was selected by the Housing and Local Government Ministry to be developed under a Special Area Plan (Rancangan Kawasan Khas).
This designation makes it one of the focus towns for more detailed and targeted planning, said Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) president Nazli Md Taib.
He said the council had launched a publicity and public participation programme to allow residents and stakeholders to review the Pusat Bandar Kajang Draft Special Area Plan.
The document available for public review covers 53.71ha of Kajang town centre and proposes transforming the area into a heritage town and integrated arts hub.
Nazli said the draft plan outlined 44 proposed projects grouped under five action zones and three specialisation sectors.
These projects cover transport, economy, heritage, public spaces and sustainability, and are intended to be implemented in phases to create a more systematic urban environment.
Nazli said the planning initiative was funded through a federal allocation under the 12th Malaysia Plan for 2025, at a cost of RM650,000.
“The study took six months, from April 8 to Oct 8, 2025,” he noted.
Stakeholders can submit their views or objections on the draft plan before Feb 13.
Nazli said the exhibition period was designed to ensure the community was well-informed and involved in the planning process.
“The programme is meant to give the public a chance to understand the plan, check the proposals and give their views before it is finalised,” he said during the launch at Menara MPKj in Kajang.
He added that this approach aligned with MPKj’s guiding principle that no one should be left behind.
To facilitate this process, the draft plan is available for viewing from 8am to 4.30pm on working days at three locations: MPKj Tower lobby as well as PLANMalaysia offices in Selangor and Putrajaya.
“At the MPKjTower lobby, two officers from the council’s Planning Development Department will be stationed to assist and explain the document,” he said.
Feedback can be submitted in writing, via QR code, or online throughout the exhibition period.
Nazli said all feedback would be compiled into a report, and those who submitted views would be invited to attend the investigation and public hearing committee meeting.
Also present at the launch were Kajang assemblyman David Cheong Kian Young and MPKj councillors.
