KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry will implement the Innovative Urban Lighting towards Sustainable Cities project in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, focusing on the nation’s capital, particularly Bukit Bintang, as Malaysia’s premier night tourism destination.
Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the “I Lite U” project is an urban decorative lighting initiative designed to strengthen Kuala Lumpur’s night-time international tourism appeal through modern and locally inspired lighting concepts.
“The ministry is launching this initiative with a special allocation of RM2mil to Kuala Lumpur City Hall to enhance city lighting, especially in the Golden Triangle of Bukit Bintang,” he told a press conference for the project’s pre-launch ceremony here yesterday.
Nga said Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif has also agreed to allocate an additional RM2mil, bringing the total to RM4mil, to ensure the project not only beautifies and illuminates the city but also supports sustainability goals and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda, Bernama reported.
He said the project, which is expected to be launched on Jan 3 next year, will involve collaboration with agencies such as the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation and Alam Flora Sdn Bhd to ensure the Bukit Bintang area remains clean and vibrant.
In line with this initiative, a competition will be organised under the theme “Illuminate the City, Inspire the Nation!” comprising three main categories: Photography Contest, Short Video Contest and Best Building Lighting Contest.
Participation will open from Jan 3 to March 20 next year, with hotel and shopping vouchers worth up to RM3,300 among the prizes.
