Urban planning in Malaysia must preserve national identity, culture, says Anwar

DAVOS, (SWITZERLAND) 23 Jan -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a press conference after attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 here today. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED DAVOS, (SWITZERLAND) 23 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ketika sidang akhbar selepas menghadiri Sidang Kemuncak Tahunan Forum Ekonomi Dunia (WEF) 2025 di sini, hari ini. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KUALA LUMPUR: Urban development planning in Malaysia must preserve the country’s identity, particularly in terms of its arts and culture, even while embracing advanced technology.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in addition to prioritising organised and systematic planning, cities in the country should also be recognised for their distinct character and uniqueness, setting them apart from major cities like London and those in Japan.