TOWARDS A WORLD CLASS CITY Kuala Lumpur 2020

Vision 2020 Our Nation – towards a developed country Kuala Lumpur – towards a world class city

4 principal constituents: World class working environment World class living environment World class business environment World class governance Kuala Lumpur – a World Class City

World Class Working Environment Good training facilities Good education facilities including tertiary Convenient and efficient transport system Good communication services Jobs and careers opportunities Supportive institutions e.g. library and information services

World class Living environment Good quality and adequate housing needs Healthy and safe environment Accessible and high quality social and community facilities

World Class Business Environment Availability of skilled personnel High quality office, production and storage spaces Good financial and management services Research and development Excellent transportation and communication services

World Class City Governance Efficient services Equitable use of available financial and human resources Provision and maintenance of best possible working living and business environment (first class infrastucture and first class maintenance)

Kuala Lumpur Draft Structure Plan 2020 The Draft Plan was based on twelve main parameters, namely: (1) Economic Base and Population, (2) Income And Quality of Life, (3) Commerce, (4)Tourism, (5) Industry, (6) Transportation, (7) Infrastructure and Utilities, (8) Housing and Squatters, (9)Community Facilities, (10) Urban Design and Landscape, (11) Environment and (12)Special areas.

5 Major goals under the draft structure plan Goal 1: To enhance the role of Kuala Lumpur as an international commercial and financial center. Goal 2: To create an efficient and equitable city structure. Goal 3: To enhance the city living environment. Goal 4: To create a distinctive city identity and image. Goal 5: To have an efficient and effective governance.

6 strategic zones: This map illustrates the population, employment and development strategies by the six strategic zones in 2020

Ten development Strategies:  Enhance the working, living and business environment of the City Centre.  Designate and develop International Zones.  Designate and implement Comprehensive Development Areas (CDAs).  Encourage and facilitate the development of Malay Reservation Areas, traditional kampungs and new villages.  Initiate and implement the redevelopment of blighted areas.  Ensure complete and integrated city linkages.  Provide priority and incentives to development in areas around transit terminals.  Ensure the functional distribution of centers and facilities.  Consolidate the development and enhance the environment of stable areas.  Consolidate the development and enhance the environment of major entry points.

Kuala Lumpur Land area 243 sq km Population ,262, ,423, ,200,000 KLMR Land area 4000 sq km Population

1.Housing 2.Community Facilities 3.Public Transport and City Traffic 4.Industrial Workplace Summary of KLFT PGRM proposals to make KL a world class city:

1. Housing More equitable distribution of low, medium and high cost housing More affordable medium cost housing to cater for working population. One of the highest Ratio of House price/annual income at 3.27 which means 30% of income used to pay for housing Ideal figure should be 5%. Old public and private flats should be improved/redeveloped to meet minimal current standards KLFT PGRM proposes

2.Community Facilities Main objectives to create a balanced and integrated society by providing facilities to all people regardless of race, greed and social status Fairer provision of schools of different streams More SRJK© and SRJK(T) be built Sufficient and adequate community halls in housing estates Adequate provision of non-Muslim religious sites Beautification of existing cemeteries to turn into Memorial parks KLFT PGRM proposes

3. Public Transport and City Traffic Good integration of public transport and feeder services Ample parking at certain strategically located Mass transit stations (Park-N-Ride) Free looping bus system in inner core city KLFT PGRM proposes

4. Industrial Workplace Aims at revival of inner core city population Setting up clean, high tech R & D based Industrial Parks Modern service industries e.g. automobile parks Environmental friendly with park-like ambience High skill labour force KLFT PGRM proposes

Several Projects in Kuala Lumpur aim at Traffic dispersal and alleviating traffic jams --Inner Ring Road, Middle Ring Road I and II -- Sprint Highway -- Kuala Lumpur North East Highway -- Kuala Lumpur –KLIA dedicated Highway Solving perenial problems of flash floods. -- Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART)

rapid development in the catchment area obstructions in waterway flow limited space available space for river improvement works Flooding problem in the Kuala Lumpur:

Flood area around Jalan Dang Wangi during the June 10, 2003

Flood area around Masjid Jamek LRT Station during the June 10, 2003

Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART) Diversion of flood runoff from the catchment area (near the confluence of the Klang river and the Ampang river) through a bypass tunnel before it is being directed back to the Klang river downstream. The Tunnel also provides an alternative traffic route to lessen traffic congestion at one Kuala Lumpur's southern gateway near the Sungai Besi Airfield. Total estimated cost RM 2.5 billion

Bypass Tunnel is 9.7 km in length

Kuala Lumpur North East Highway 17 km long start from the vicinity of the Duta Interchange bypassing the north of Sentul Raya, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa and Taman Setiawangsa before terminating at the Middle Ring Road II near the Ulu Klang Free Trade Zone and residential schemes of Ukay Heights and Taman Sri Ukay.

World Class City “World class” mentality– civic mindedness -- tolerant and polite -- clean and good habits Efficient Support services – civil services & private sector First class infrastructure needs First class Maintenance Key: First class education system Fair and Equitable Society Peace and Prosperity