Urban renewal models should include owner-led pathways

Moving away from a developer-led approach in the Urban Renewal Act (URA) framework

Public participation is critical to ensure fair and equitable urban renewal outcomes. Since 2024, Kuala Lumpur Residents Action For Sustainable Development Association (KLRA+SD) has actively engaged both PLANMalaysia and DBKL on the need to build a framework for community involvement and an owner-initiated urban renewal pathway.