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The Hidden Costs of KL’s Urban Upgrades
The Hidden Costs of KL’s Urban Upgrades
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Guest: Dr Keith Tan Kay Hin, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, Building & Design, Faculty of Innovation & Technology, Taylor’s University
Kuala Lumpur’s rapid modernisation is transforming neighbourhoods, but at what cost? With megaprojects like the MRT3 on the rise, long-standing community hubs such as the Jalan Kelang Lama wet market are under threat. Recently delisted from the KL Local Plan 2040 and earmarked for commercial redevelopment, the market’s uncertain future highlights a familiar pattern where “upgrades” leave behind ghost buildings and displaced traders, eroding the social fabric of the city.
What are the hidden costs of infrastructure-led progress? And can urban development balance modernisation with social equity? Dr Keith Tan, Associate Professor at Taylor’s University’s School of Architecture, Building & Design, discusses the risks of transit-oriented gentrification and explores how Malaysia can build a future-ready city without leaving its communities behind.
Presenter: Richard Bradbury
Producer: Richard Bradbury, Carol Wong
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