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In a city as dynamic as Kuala Lumpur, the drive for urban renewal brings both opportunities and challenges. KLRA+ SD, a network of resident associations, NGOs, and academic institutions, is dedicated to advocating for policies that prioritise community interests over purely transactional property development. We speak to Tan Booi Charn (Chairperson, KLRA+ SD), Han Jun Siew (Volunteer, KLRA+ SD) and independent researcher Peter Leong, to discuss KLRA+ SD's efforts to create a sustainable and liveable Kuala Lumpur. They will also touch on pressing concerns surrounding the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), discussing issues like the role of DBKL, transparency in redevelopment processes, social safeguards for residents, and the importance of responsible urban renewal that respects community voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a distressing week after violent storms uprooted trees in the middle of Kuala Lumpur, resulting in the death of one person whose car was crushed. As a result, DBKL have been directed to establish a task force to closely monitor and maintain these shade trees. Hashim Gombri, a landscape architect consultant, talks about the challenges in preserving old trees in urban environments.Image Credit:

Bike Commute Malaysia (BCMY) is a grassroots NGO made up of architects, commuter cyclists, and urbanists, advocating for safer street design and low carbon mobility across Malaysia. The group aims to make streets more safer and inclusive to serve the needs of diverse mobility modes.Earlier this year, a pilot project was implemented in SK Danau Kota 2 to make streets around schools safer. The project was carried out by DBKL in collaboration with the Global Designing Cities Initiative & Bike Commute Malaysia as a Local Liaison under the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety.BCMY Initiative director Justin Lee shares how the well-received road safety pilot project is making an impact, how they're advocating for Malaysian changemakers and the public to reimagine our streets so they can be friendlier for all, and how creating safer streets starts with design.Image credit: @bikecommute.my (Instagram)

Today, many of us live in stratified homes like apartments and condominiums, where adherence to house rules ensure a comfortable communal living for all residents. Derek Fernandez, a former PJ councillor and an expert on local government issues helps us clarify on where the rules of local authorities like DBKL and MBPJ take precedence over those set by Joint Management Bodies or Management Corporations of stratified properties.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Rumah Tangsi, nestled at Lot 10 on Jalan Tangsi in Kuala Lumpur, stands as a heritage building steeped in history. Once the residence of Loke Chow Kit, a prominent entrepreneurial figure in early 20th-century Kuala Lumpur, this mansion boasts a bright yellow exterior and embodies European architectural styles. Its name, "Rumah Tangsi," reflects its location on Jalan Tangsi, previously known as Barrack Road, hinting at its past connection to police barracks. Over time, it underwent various transformations, serving as a pioneering modern hotel and later becoming the esteemed PAM Centre. Today, under DBKL's ownership, Rumah Tangsi stands as a thriving community hub and heritage event space, ideal for hosting a diverse range of events. We spoke with the director of Rumah Tangsi, Ar Ridha Razak, and senior architect of DBKL, Ar Noor Fazlina Rosley, about its history, restoration and conservation efforts, as well as its current use as one of KL's premier event spaces.Image: Rumah Tangsi's Instagram

Dr Tom Fleming has worked in a range of countries to advise governments in developing the Cultural and Creative (CCI) sectors of their economies. With a passion for people and places (and maps!) this geographer at heart is the director of Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy (TFFC) which is a global authority on culture and the creative industries, that has led projects in over 60 countries and 300 cities and regions. He is currently in Malaysia to prepare a strategy and action plan for the Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District Master Plan (KLCCD) - developed in 2019 between Think City and DBKL, Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC), Department of National Heritage (JWN) and Yayasan Hasanah - with the goal to revitalise the historical district of Kuala Lumpur. Tom joins us to discuss the different conversations and collaborations that are currently underway to turn Kuala Lumpur into a global creative city, and a marketplace and hub for creative transactions. Image Credit: Think City

SkyWorld Development will be listed on Bursa next Monday 10 July, with an IPO price of 80 sen per share. Will the recently announced FY2023 record results give its IPO a boost ? We speak with Datuk Seri Ng Thien Phing, the Founder and Executive Chairman, to understand their relationship with DBKL, their landbank acquisition strategy, and development philosophy, and what he plans to achieve with the IPO proceeds for the company and himself.

The battle to save Taman Rimba Kiara is finally over, with the Federal Court's ruling in favour of protecting the space, by quashing a development order by the DBKL to develop the area. Many have described the long fight to preserve this green lung as a David vs Goliath undertaking - how did the community rally together to coordinate and take on the authorities? We speak to three of the many involved in the saga, Hafiz Abu Bakar (Former Chairman, TTDI Residents Association), Leon Koay (Committee Coordinator, Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group) and Khairudin Rahim (Media Coordinator, Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group) about the monumental effort that saved a park, and brought together a community for the greater good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, the government announced the delay of the gazettement of the KL Structure Plan 2040 to allow for engagement sessions by DBKL and other stakeholders after complaints that inputs and objections were not responded to. In a special Breakfast Grille panel discussion, our expert guests discuss what should be considered in this plan to make KL a more liveable city.

The Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP2040) is the highest planning document for Kuala Lumpur, and contains DBKL's proposed development policies for the next 20 years. According to DBKL, the KLSP2040 gives a detailed description of the development policies for Kuala Lumpur, and will account for the city's changing social landscape. The plan aims to address key issues such as public transportation, affordable housing, job opportunities and environmental quality improvement in Kuala Lumpur. It's mandatory for DBKL to publish the draft for public viewing and participation - which was done in 2020 - as all stakeholders must be given a chance to provide their input and have their concerns addressed, before the plan is gazetted. After a long silence, there was a recent briefing by DBKL, where stakeholders, including Selamatkan Kuala Lumpur, were surprised to learn that the Draft KLSP2040 had been revised and updated, and is pending endorsement by the Prime Minister. However, stakeholders have not been asked to give feedback to this new draft - why is this integral process of getting responses from stakeholders not being followed? We discuss the many issues surrounding the gazettement of this important plan with Datuk M. Ali, the Chairman of SKL, and Charles Tan, a member of SKL. Image Credit: SL Chen / Shutterstock.com

How can the Federal Territories be better managed? We discuss the decision to park the Federal Territories portfolio under the Prime Minister's Department with Koh Cha-Ly, CEO of Urbanmetry and whether DBKL can shift from being an effective execution entity to a more strategic policy setting.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

It's that time of the month, where we speak to environmental journalism portal Macaranga's co-founders, Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn, for a recap of conservation-related news, from the month past. This month, we've had floods on our minds a lot, with floods already happening in parts of the country, and a looming lawsuit against DBKL and the FT Ministry over their flood mitigation plans - or lack thereof. We also discuss the sand mining projects over in Sabah that residents say are destroying the environment, and being carried out without the necessary EIA approval, and then the First Conference on Climate that was held at Parliament at the start of the month. Looking ahead, we have National Environment Day coming up at the end of October, and discuss what's in store there, with Yao Hua and Siew Lyn.Image credit: Shutterstock

It's that time of the month, where we speak to environmental journalism portal Macaranga's co-founders, Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn, for a recap of conservation-related news, from the month past. This month, we've had floods on our minds a lot, with floods already happening in parts of the country, and a looming lawsuit against DBKL and the FT Ministry over their flood mitigation plans - or lack thereof. We also discuss the sand mining projects over in Sabah that residents say are destroying the environment, and being carried out without the necessary EIA approval, and then the First Conference on Climate that was held at Parliament at the start of the month. Looking ahead, we have National Environment Day coming up at the end of October, and discuss what's in store there, with Yao Hua and Siew Lyn.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the month, where we speak to environmental journalism portal Macaranga's co-founders, Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn, for a recap of conservation-related news, from the month past. This month, we've had floods on our minds a lot, with floods already happening in parts of the country, and a looming lawsuit against DBKL and the FT Ministry over their flood mitigation plans - or lack thereof. We also discuss the sand mining projects over in Sabah that residents say are destroying the environment, and being carried out without the necessary EIA approval, and then the First Conference on Climate that was held at Parliament at the start of the month. Looking ahead, we have National Environment Day coming up at the end of October, and discuss what's in store there, with Yao Hua and Siew Lyn.Image credit: Shutterstock

A group of residents has issued a Letter of Demand to KL City Hall and the Federal Territories Ministry for information on flood mitigation measures being taken. Because let's not forget how last year's monsoon season led to the worst incidents of flooding in the Klang Valley. The latest Attorney General's Report published last month, also revealed that DBKL has only implemented 7.7% of flood mitigation measures detailed in the 2017 flood management master plan. Lim Wei Jiet is representing the residents.Image Credit: RustyR / Shutterstock.com

A group of residents has issued a Letter of Demand to KL City Hall and the Federal Territories Ministry for information on flood mitigation measures being taken. Because let's not forget how last year's monsoon season led to the worst incidents of flooding in the Klang Valley. The latest Attorney General's Report published last month, also revealed that DBKL has only implemented 7.7% of flood mitigation measures detailed in the 2017 flood management master plan. Lim Wei Jiet is representing the residents.Image Credit: RustyR / Shutterstock.com

Datuk Ringo Low answers your legal conundrum as part of the Legal Property Clinic. as we get his perspective as well on the latest DBKL ruling over the requirement to complete your renovations in 12 months

Datuk Ringo Low answers your legal conundrum as part of the Legal Property Clinic. as we get his perspective as well on the latest DBKL ruling over the requirement to complete your renovations in 12 months

The DBKL licensing committee had agreed to permanently blacklist the owners of Crackhouse Comedy Club for life from registering a business in Kuala Lumpur. We discuss whether this outcome is fair.Image Source: CrackHouse, Website

The recent plan by DBKL to encourage the culture of walking by closing Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman every Sunday has got us wondering about whether our cities are designed to be walkable. The walkability of a city goes beyond just having pedestrian pavements, and involves a lot more other factors. Shuhana Shamsuddin from Pereka Bandar joins us on the show to explain how good urban design is crucial in ensuring walkability for the people living in the city.Image Source: ©abdulrazaklatif/123RF.COM

The recent plan by DBKL to encourage the culture of walking by closing Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman every Sunday has got us wondering about whether our cities are designed to be walkable. The walkability of a city goes beyond just having pedestrian pavements, and involves a lot more other factors. Shuhana Shamsuddin from Pereka Bandar joins us on the show to explain how good urban design is crucial in ensuring walkability for the people living in the city.Image Source: ©abdulrazaklatif/123RF.COM

KL City Hall now has a new rule from this year that house owners have 1 year to complete their house renovations starting from the date of approval. If renovations are not completed within a year, permission must be reapplied and a reason must be given to convince the One-Stop Centre committee. David Teoh, Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, talks about some lack of clarity in these new regulations as well as how this will impact homeowners planning to renovate their homes.

KL City Hall now has a new rule from this year that house owners have 1 year to complete their house renovations starting from the date of approval. If renovations are not completed within a year, permission must be reapplied and a reason must be given to convince the One-Stop Centre committee. David Teoh, Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Architects, talks about some lack of clarity in these new regulations as well as how this will impact homeowners planning to renovate their homes.

Bukit Kiara remains as one of the few large green open spaces found right here in Kuala Lumpur, and is a hugely popular recreational site for urbanites in the Klang Valley. The green lung also provides a number of ecosystem services, including flood mitigation and erosion and landslide prevention, just to name two. But with the whole area not fully gazetted and protected, there is still work to be done to protect this vital space from more development. We catch up with Ir Dr Kribanandan Naidu, the President of Friends of Bukit Kiara (FoBK), for an update on everything the group has been working on, and why they continue to fight for the preservation of this area as a whole.Image credit: Friends of Bukit Kiara/FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently eyebrows were raised over a RM30 million project to upgrade 200 lamp pole units for DBKL, leading to more questions about the procurement process between DBKL and the contracted parties, Ennova Sdn. Bhd. and subcontractor SCIB. Economist Dr. Nungsari Radhi helps to untangle the complexities of government procurement and the gaps in the process that need to be addressed to prevent mismanagement.

Recently eyebrows were raised over a RM30 million project to upgrade 200 lamp pole units for DBKL, leading to more questions about the procurement process between DBKL and the contracted parties, Ennova Sdn. Bhd. and subcontractor SCIB. Economist Dr. Nungsari Radhi helps to untangle the complexities of government procurement and the gaps in the process that need to be addressed to prevent mismanagement.

Ketahui berita yang perlu anda tahu hari ini bersama Afiezy Azaman dan Hafizi Rosly dalam AWANI Pagi. Antara fokus AWANI Pagi hari ini merangkumi:  - Larangan tukar parti: RUU antilompat parti dijangka dibentang Julai ini. - DBKL siap sedia kemungkinan banjir kilat di ibu kota.

We talk about Sponge Cities! A very interesting concept on how cities can be designed to improve their management of water and increasingly discussed as a solution to manage our increasing flash floods. We speak to James Lau from Dr Nik & Associates to get his perspective on this as well as his views on the recent flood mitigation activities announced by DBKL.

Ketahui berita yang perlu anda tahu hari ini bersama Hafizi Rosli dan Geegee Ahmad dalam #AWANIpagi | 8 April 2022 Antara fokus berita pagi ini merangkumi:  - DBKL buka pagar besi di Bazar Aidilfitri Lorong TAR. - Kenaikan harga ayam pada bulan Ramadan, lapor segera kepada KPDNHEP.

Wartawan Astro AWANI, Ridauddin Daud bercerita liputan berita Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) dan Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur yang menandatangani Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) menandakan komitmen kedua-dua pihak dalam melestari dan memakmurkan Kuala Lumpur.

Wartawan Astro AWANI, Ridauddin Daud bercerita liputan berita Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) dan Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur yang menandatangani Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) menandakan komitmen kedua-dua pihak dalam melestari dan memakmurkan Kuala Lumpur.

Fahmi Fadzil, MP for Lembah Pantai sheds light on the complex challenges of urban developments in KL and shares with us the issues his residents want the government and DBKL to fix urgently. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The mission to keep Taman Rimba Kiara as a park that benefits all continues, as the Federal Court has allowed DBKL and the other parties involved to appeal against the quashing of the development order, and commence with an appeal to reinstate the development over a portion of the public park. We catch up with Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association, and Leon Koay, the Committee Coordinator of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new development in the case. We also question why recommendations and objections submitted by the public were ignored by the authorities in the final decisions on the Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 (Alteration 3) (Part II), and the implications of the prospective loss of open space and conversion of institutional land to commercial use that this will bring with it.

The mission to keep Taman Rimba Kiara as a park that benefits all continues, as the Federal Court has allowed DBKL and the other parties involved to appeal against the quashing of the development order, and commence with an appeal to reinstate the development over a portion of the public park. We catch up with Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association, and Leon Koay, the Committee Coordinator of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new development in the case. We also question why recommendations and objections submitted by the public were ignored by the authorities in the final decisions on the Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 (Alteration 3) (Part II), and the implications of the prospective loss of open space and conversion of institutional land to commercial use that this will bring with it.

The mission to keep Taman Rimba Kiara as a park that benefits all continues, as the Federal Court has allowed DBKL and the other parties involved to appeal against the quashing of the development order, and commence with an appeal to reinstate the development over a portion of the public park. We catch up with Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association, and Leon Koay, the Committee Coordinator of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new development in the case. We also question why recommendations and objections submitted by the public were ignored by the authorities in the final decisions on the Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 (Alteration 3) (Part II), and the implications of the prospective loss of open space and conversion of institutional land to commercial use that this will bring with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic SMK Convent Bukit Nanas made the headlines recently after it was reported that the Federal Territories Land and Mines Department had decided not to renew the school’s land lease. This led to an outcry, as the people were worried that the school might be demolished, or relocated, destroying its legacy in Bukit Nanas, and Kuala Lumpur forever. We speak to Shuhana Shamsuddin, President of Pereka Bandar, or Malaysian Urban Design Association to unpack the story. Shuhana was involved in the drafting of the KL Heritage Trail Master Plan that was presented to DBKL, and in the masterplan, they included Convent Bukit Nanas as part of the trail. Do take note that this interview was conducted prior to the latest news that the government has now renewed the land lease for another 60 years.IMAGE SOURCE: CBN Alumni

Urban centres like Kuala Lumpur have been among the areas hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. As the economy grinds to a standstill and people stay at home for fear of contracting the virus, we sit down with KL Mayor Datuk Hj Mahadi Che Ngah to discuss the issues facing our capital city, and DBKL's efforts to steer it towards a sustainable, inclusive future. Image Credit: SL Chen / Shutterstock.com

What is the ethos of planning that our laws recognise and how far is actual governance from it? The judgement of the Court of Appeal that quashed a DBKL development order for a proposed high-rise project in the area highlighted issues of governance - conflicts of interests, duty to provide reasons for decisions, to adhere to plans - and in this instance, the KL Structure Plan.  Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijah, lead counsel for the TTDI Residents about the significance of the judgement.

Earlier this week, the Court of Appeal quashed a Development Order by DBKL to develop Taman Rimba Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. TTDI residents had protested for more than 5 years against the proposed development, in which several blocks of high-end apartments had been approved by DBKL. Community action and legal activism led to this victory but is this the end of the journey? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Hannah Yeoh, MP of Segambut.

The Public Accounts Committee’s Parliamentary report on DBKL land transactions under the Federal Territory Ministry, was just released this week. Among other things, the report looked at land sales by DBKL, and conflicts of interest involving Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan, and the status of the Taman Rimba Kiara case. We dig into this over 300-page report, and highlight some of it's impactful findings. Image Source: Shutterstock

Under DBKL's new liquor policy, sundry shops, convenience stores, and Chinese medicine shops won't be allowed to sell hard liquor. We explore the pros and cons of this with P. David Marshel and Hong Chee Meng. Image Source: Fernando García, Unsplash

In the news this week, there have been calls for an extension on the SST holiday period on the automotive industry, DBKL abruptly announces that all parking fees in Kuala Lumpur can only be paid via mobile apps, and Mercedes-Benz shows off their EV plans for 2021. It's another new car review this week as we zoom in on the B-Segment Crossover... segment. The new Kona is one of Hyundai's hottest selling cars globally, but why is that, and how does it stack up against the hype of the brand new (and much more affordable) Proton X50?

Motorists in Kuala Lumpur are caught by surprise as DBKL transitions fully to mobile app-based parking systems. Shawn and Lynn talk about their mobile payment woes and more. Image Source: Omer Rana, Unsplash

DBKL has implemented a new payment system across the city, effective immediately, that will use four cashless payment apps and e-wallets to manage its transactions. The old payment system has been deactivated, and users will no longer be able to use coins or Touch & Go to make parking payments.

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A book kiosk initiative by DBKL is under consideration for renewal, due to vandalism by road users. Sabrina gives us the details.

News of a DBKL notice banning refugees from entering the Kuala Lumpur wholesale market stirred debate on social media coming on the heels of World Refugee Day. The move did not come with any stated reasoning but included that foreigners with valid papers must be accompanied by a Malaysian to enter the market. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan bring you the most important conversations of the day.

The draft for the KL Structure Plan 2040 has outlined many components that are deemed to be important in the development of the city for the future, but one important piece is missing - the conversation surrounding the identity of the city. A new association in town called Pereka Bandar (or Malaysian Urban Design Association in English) is looking to persuade DBKL to start incorporating it in the draft. The president of the association, Shuhana Shamsuddin, joins us to share the importance of thinking about the identity of the city.

The draft for the KL Structure Plan 2040 has outlined many components that are deemed to be important in the development of the city for the future, but one important piece is missing - the conversation surrounding the identity of the city. A new association in town called Pereka Bandar (or Malaysian Urban Design Association in English) is looking to persuade DBKL to start incorporating it in the draft. The president of the association, Shuhana Shamsuddin, joins us to share the importance of thinking about the identity of the city.

The draft for the KL Structure Plan 2040 has outlined many components that are deemed to be important in the development of the city for the future, but one important piece is missing - the conversation surrounding the identity of the city. A new association in town called Pereka Bandar (or Malaysian Urban Design Association in English) is looking to persuade DBKL to start incorporating it in the draft. The president of the association, Shuhana Shamsuddin, joins us to share the importance of thinking about the identity of the city.

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With slightly more than 80,000 voters, Fahmi Fadzil the member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai has his hands full tackling issues of education, unemployment, urban renewal and housing. On the Breakfast Grille, he tells us the challenges of being a KL MP, his working relationship with DBKL and its mayor and his views on the 3rd vote. He also weighs as PKR's Director of Communications, the state of the Pakatan Harapan government, the infighting within PKR and whether the pace of reform is too slow.

The fight to save Taman Rimba Kiara from development is far from over. The recently gazetted Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 - which was made public on the 12th of November - reveals that the park has been rezoned with the possibility for future development. We speak to Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association and Leon Koay, a member of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new twist in this plot, and why they believe this new plan contains flawed zoning of Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK).

The fight to save Taman Rimba Kiara from development is far from over. The recently gazetted Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 - which was made public on the 12th of November - reveals that the park has been rezoned with the possibility for future development. We speak to Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association and Leon Koay, a member of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new twist in this plot, and why they believe this new plan contains flawed zoning of Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight to save Taman Rimba Kiara from development is far from over. The recently gazetted Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 - which was made public on the 12th of November - reveals that the park has been rezoned with the possibility for future development. We speak to Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association and Leon Koay, a member of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group about this new twist in this plot, and why they believe this new plan contains flawed zoning of Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK).

DBKL’s annual program that celebrates architectural designs and cultures in the capital, KUL Design Month, returns this October with a lot more exciting programs for 2018. This includes the debut of The Confluence Festival, a program that pays more attention to the histories and narratives of the city and its people; whether canonical or alternative and mainstream or marginalised. What marks the change in the more inclusive approach? Representatives from Think City and DBKL join us to share their reasoning behind this approach, and whether it resonates with the modern city dwellers.

DBKL’s annual program that celebrates architectural designs and cultures in the capital, KUL Design Month, returns this October with a lot more exciting programs for 2018. This includes the debut of The Confluence Festival, a program that pays more attention to the histories and narratives of the city and its people; whether canonical or alternative and mainstream or marginalised. What marks the change in the more inclusive approach? Representatives from Think City and DBKL join us to share their reasoning behind this approach, and whether it resonates with the modern city dwellers.

The Sungai Bunus Action Group was formed in 2015 under Local Agenda 21 of DBKL, to improve the river quality of Sungai Bunus, and to create more riverine green spaces for the public in the city. We find out more about the efforts that went into the rehabilitation and conservation of this 9km long river that meets Sungai Klang at Kampung Baru and discuss how better river governance and management can make Sungai Bunus into a public green and recreational space.

The Sungai Bunus Action Group was formed in 2015 under Local Agenda 21 of DBKL, to improve the river quality of Sungai Bunus, and to create more riverine green spaces for the public in the city. We find out more about the efforts that went into the rehabilitation and conservation of this 9km long river that meets Sungai Klang at Kampung Baru and discuss how better river governance and management can make Sungai Bunus into a public green and recreational space.

The Sungai Bunus Action Group was formed in 2015 under Local Agenda 21 of DBKL, to improve the river quality of Sungai Bunus, and to create more riverine green spaces for the public in the city. We find out more about the efforts that went into the rehabilitation and conservation of this 9km long river that meets Sungai Klang at Kampung Baru and discuss how better river governance and management can make Sungai Bunus into a public green and recreational space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taman Tun residents’ battle to protect Taman Rimba Kiara from development is not yet over, even with a new government in place. We catch up with Leon Koay, the committee coordinator for the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group and Khairudin Rahim, a spokesperson for the TTDI Residents Association, and find out how they have been working to find workable solutions for all the stakeholders involved in this saga, including the Bukit Kiara longhouse residents who were promised new apartments as part of the proposed project.

The Taman Tun residents’ battle to protect Taman Rimba Kiara from development is not yet over, even with a new government in place. We catch up with Leon Koay, the committee coordinator for the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group and Khairudin Rahim, a spokesperson for the TTDI Residents Association, and find out how they have been working to find workable solutions for all the stakeholders involved in this saga, including the Bukit Kiara longhouse residents who were promised new apartments as part of the proposed project.

The Taman Tun residents’ battle to protect Taman Rimba Kiara from development is not yet over, even with a new government in place. We catch up with Leon Koay, the committee coordinator for the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group and Khairudin Rahim, a spokesperson for the TTDI Residents Association, and find out how they have been working to find workable solutions for all the stakeholders involved in this saga, including the Bukit Kiara longhouse residents who were promised new apartments as part of the proposed project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we look back at some of our popular Earth Matters episodes for Year 2017. We revisit President Trump’s decision to pull U.S. out from the Paris agreement with Dato' Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar, the Taman Tun residents’ battle with DBKL to protect Taman Rimba Kiara from development with Hafiz Abu Bakar and Leon Koay, and the shift away from our current reliance on fossil fuels with Richard Heinberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In June 2016, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) issued a notice of a proposed development on a portion of land situated within Taman Rimba Kiara. Taman Rimba Kiara is one of the few remaining planned public parks of its size in KL, and serves as a treasured green lung and open space for thousands of Klang Valley residents. The Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents Association are now taking legal action against DBKL, to protect Taman Rimba Kiara against any proposed development. We find out more about their case from Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association and Leon Koay, a member of the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.