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The Star
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kota Madani to serve as model city
Looking to the future: Anwar checking out the Kota Madani replica during the launch of the Kota Madani project in Putrajaya. With him is Dr Zaliha (left). — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star PUTRAJAYA: The RM4bil 'Kota Madani' residential city here will serve as a model for urban development in all cities across the country. While providing all the facilities and housing needs of 10,000 civil servants, it will also not be 'culturally barren', says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said this during his speech yesterday, while launching the development which will be fully funded and maintained by the developer, Putrajaya Holdings, under a Build-Lease-Maintain-Transfer (BLMT) model. 'The Madani concept, as we know, encompasses all aspects of human life and its environment – the relationship between man and nature. Only through this balance can we become a ummatan wasata (a just and balanced nation). A balanced nation becomes an example to others. 'Look at what we can do – do not simply submit to the will of developers. We should be the ones planning, developers are merely implementers who may offer input to improve plans, not to determine the entire project. 'We do not deny that developers seek profits – no developer would undertake a RM4bil project without expecting returns. However, these projects must still align with the principles and values of the Madani concept. 'I will personally bring this matter to the Cabinet level, because these projects involve government land and agencies such as the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS),' said Anwar. He said Kota Madani should be a model for other new developments, be they private or public, with state authorities closely monitoring development. 'You are highlighting the importance of building a 'Madani city', not just based on physical development and technology like New York or London, but one that is rooted in faith, sincerity, compassion, innovation and sustainable value. 'The Kota Madani concept is interesting because it emphasises sustainability and accessibility. 'Vehicles are separated or placed underground. People can walk easily to schools, mosques, kindergartens, gyms and community halls. 'Weather challenges like heat or rain are considered in the design. Urban planning should be thoughtful – this is the job of architects and city planners, not just government officers,' added Anwar. Earlier, in her opening speech, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said civil servants who live in Kota Madani would be able to save up to RM1,000 monthly in living costs. 'Cost of living allowances and housing allowances will also be lessened.' She said Kota Madani comprised only 8% of Putrajaya and would not replace Putrajaya in any way. Instead, the 10,000 new units would address the need for government quarters in Putrajaya, which now stands at 35,000 units. 'However, only 22,000 units are available at present. This has resulted in a high demand for quarters, with 17,000 applications currently on the waiting list,' said Dr Zaliha. She said the number of government quarters has remained unchanged for 20 years. Kota Madani will span 41.3ha in Precinct 19 and can accommodate more than 30,000 people with schools, commercial spaces and a mosque as the centrepoint of the city. The vertically developed township will integrate artificial intelligence, high-efficiency digital infrastructure and green mobility systems – part of efforts to turn all Federal Territories into low-carbon, sustainable and secure cities.
Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Malaysia PM Anwar launches Kota Madani, a $1.2b smart city for civil servants
Datuk Seri Anwar said such a city, while providing all necessary facilities, should also ensure that it is not 'culturally barren'. PHOTO: BERNAMA PUTRAJAYA - Kota Madani, a large-scale integrated 4 billion ringgit (S$1.21 billion) initiative to address the housing needs of 10,000 civil servants, was launched on June 26 by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The development will be fully funded and maintained by developer Putrajaya Holdings under a build-lease-maintain-transfer model. Datuk Seri Anwar said such a city, while providing all necessary facilities, should also ensure that it is not 'culturally barren'. 'The Madani concept, as we know, encompasses all aspects of human life and its environment – the relationship between man and nature,' he said at the launch. 'Only through this balance can we become ummatan wasata (a just and balanced nation). A balanced nation becomes an example to others. 'I want the Madani concept to serve as the model for urban development in all cities across our country. I urge state authorities to closely monitor development activities. 'Look at what we can do – do not simply submit to the will of developers. We should be the ones planning; developers are merely implementers who may offer input to improve plans, not to determine the entire project.' While not denying developers' right to seek profits, noting that no developer would undertake a 4 billion ringgit project without expecting returns, Mr Anwar said the project must still align with Madani principles and values and be a civilised or virtuous city. 'I will bring this matter to the Cabinet level, because these projects involve government land and agencies such as the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS). 'A 'Madani city' (is) not just based on physical development and technology like New York or London, but... rooted in faith, sincerity, compassion, innovation, and sustainable value. 'The 'Kota Madani' concept is interesting because it emphasises sustainability and accessibility. 'Vehicles are separated or placed underground, 'People can walk easily to schools, mosques, kindergartens, gyms and community halls, 'Weather challenges like heat or rain are taken into consideration in the design. 'Urban planning should be thoughtful – this is the job of architects and city planners, not just government officers,' he said. Earlier, in her opening speech, Federal Territories Minister Zaliha Mustafa said that with such a development, civil servants living in Kota Madani would be able to save up to 1,000 ringgit monthly. 'The beneficiaries of the development will be approximately 10,000 civil servants. 'Currently, the actual need for government quarters in Putrajaya stands at 35,000 units. However, only 22,000 units are available at present. 'This has resulted in a high demand for quarters, with 17,000 applications currently on the waiting list,' she said, adding that the number of government quarters has remained the same for 20 years. Kota Madani will span 41.28ha and have 10,000 residential units to accommodate more than 30,000 people. The vertically developed township will integrate artificial intelligence, high-efficiency digital infrastructure and green mobility systems, part of efforts to turn all Federal Territories into low-carbon, sustainable and secure cities. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Anwar launches Kota Madani, a RM4bil smart city for civil servants
PUTRAJAYA: Kota Madani, a large-scale integrated RM4bil initiative to address the housing needs of 10,000 civil servants, was launched on Thursday (June 26) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The development will be fully funded and maintained by developer Putrajaya Holdings under a build-lease-maintain-transfer model. Anwar said such a city, while providing all necessary facilities, should also ensure that it is not "culturally barren". "The Madani concept, as we know, encompasses all aspects of human life and its environment – the relationship between man and nature," he said at the launch. "Only through this balance can we become ummatan wasata (a just and balanced nation). A balanced nation becomes an example to others. "I want the Madani concept to serve as the model for urban development in all cities across our country. I urge state authorities to closely monitor development activities. "Look at what we can do – do not simply submit to the will of developers. We should be the ones planning; developers are merely implementers who may offer input to improve plans, not to determine the entire project." While not denying developers' right to seek profits, noting that no developer would undertake a RM4bil project without expecting returns, Anwar said the project must still align with Madani principles and values and be a civilised or virtuous city. "I will bring this matter to the Cabinet level, because these projects involve government land and agencies such as the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS). "A 'Madani city' (is) not just based on physical development and technology like New York or London, but... rooted in faith, sincerity, compassion, innovation, and sustainable value. "The 'Kota Madani' concept is interesting because it emphasises sustainability and accessibility. "Vehicles are separated or placed underground, "People can walk easily to schools, mosques, kindergartens, gyms and community halls, "Weather challenges like heat or rain are taken into consideration in the design. "Urban planning should be thoughtful – this is the job of architects and city planners, not just government officers," he said. Earlier, in her opening speech, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that with such a development, civil servants living in Kota Madani would be able to save up to RM1,000 monthly. "The beneficiaries of the development will be approximately 10,000 civil servants. "Currently, the actual need for government quarters in Putrajaya stands at 35,000 units. However, only 22,000 units are available at present. "This has resulted in a high demand for quarters, with 17,000 applications currently on the waiting list," she said, adding that the number of government quarters has remained the same for 20 years. Kota Madani will span 41.28ha (102 acres) and have 10,000 residential units to accommodate more than 30,000 people. The vertically developed township will integrate artificial intelligence, high-efficiency digital infrastructure and green mobility systems, part of efforts to turn all Federal Territories into low-carbon, sustainable and secure cities.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
E-ART system alignment update soon, says exco member
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The proposed final alignment for the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (E-ART) system is expected to be known in several months' time, says a Johor executive councillor. State works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh ( pic ) said the E-ART would cover three main corridors – Skudai, Tebrau and Iskandar Puteri. 'These three corridors will be integrated at the main interchange station in Bukit Chagar to subsequently support the Rapid Transit Link (RTS),' he said in reply to Datuk Ramlee Bohani (BN-Kempas) who asked about the government's measures in addressing worsening traffic congestion in Johor Baru at the state Legislative Assembly here yesterday. He added that the E-ART initiative was subject to the outcome of the Request for Proposal (RFP) assessment. 'The Public Private Partnership Unit has initiated the RFP process for the implementation of the E-ART system, aimed at completing the integrated transport system in Greater Johor Baru. 'The proposed final alignment is expected to be known as early as August of this year, subject to the outcome of the RFP evaluation,' Mohamad Fazli said. He added that the implementation of the E-ART is expected to provide significant benefits in reducing traffic congestion, enhancing daily mobility and supporting the state's low-carbon agenda. He also said the state government has drawn up a traffic dispersal plan by setting up the Greater JB Traffic Dispersal Special Committee, a state-level special committee formed to identify congestion hotspots and draft traffic dispersal plans. 'So far, 77 congestion areas have been identified, and action has been taken at more than 20 locations. 'The committee has also proposed measures such as installing lane barriers, traffic info boards and enforcement during peak hours, which have been presented in the Cabinet Committee Meeting on Congestion and Safety. 'One of the hotspots where a dispersal plan has been implemented is the closure of Jalan Ledang heading to the Skudai Highway (exit from Taman Johor to Skudai), which has successfully reduced traffic congestion in the area,' he said. Mohamad Fazli added the government was reviewing the need to increase road capacity, including road widening, the construction of new bypasses and regular maintenance. He said this was to ensure that the traffic system can accommodate the growing number of vehicles and rapid development in the Johor Baru area. Meanwhile, state housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the government has committed to building 100,000 units of affordable houses by 2030, with 16,845 units already completed as of the first quarter of this year. 'The state government remains committed to achieving our target of 30,000 units by 2026, and the momentum will continue to reach 100,000 units by the end of this decade,' he said in reply to Muszaide Makmor (BN-Sedili), Mohd Yusla Ismail (BN-Senggarang) and Ng Kor Sim (PH-Jementah). He added that the plan includes efforts to expand projects under the Rumah Kasih Johor and Rumah Prihatin Johor programmes, which aim to support low-income groups.
The Star
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Alignment of JB's elevated ART system to be known by August
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The proposed final alignment for the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (E-ART) system is expected to be known in three months, says Johor exco member Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh ( pic ). The state works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman added that E-ART would cover three main corridors: Skudai, Tebrau and Iskandar Puteri. 'These corridors will be integrated at the main interchange station in Bukit Chagar to subsequently support the Rapid Transit Link (RTS),' he told the state assembly on Monday (May 19). ALSO READ: E-ART system proposal to enhance public transportation to be tabled late March, says Johor MB Datuk Ramlee Bohani (BN-Kempas) had asked about the government's measures to address worsening traffic congestion in Johor Baru. Fazli said the E-ART initiative was subject to the outcome of the request for proposal (RFP) assessment. 'The Public Private Partnership Unit (Ukas) has initiated the RFP process for the implementation of the system, aimed at completing the integrated transport system in Greater Johor Baru. 'The proposed final alignment is expected to be known as early as August, subject to the outcome of the evaluation,' he said. Fazli added that the implementation of the E-ART was expected to provide significant benefits in reducing traffic congestion, enhancing daily mobility, and supporting the state's low-carbon agenda. He also said the state government has drawn up a traffic dispersal plan by establishing the Greater JB Traffic Dispersal Special Committee. ALSO READ: 'Aye' to Johor Baru transport network Fazli added that this state-level special committee was formed to identify congestion hotspots and draft traffic dispersal plans. 'So far, 77 areas of congestion have been identified, and more than 20 locations have already seen action taken. 'This committee has also proposed measures such as installing lane barriers, traffic info boards, and enforcement during peak hours, which have been presented in the Cabinet Committee Meeting on Congestion and Safety. 'One of the hotspots where a dispersal plan has been implemented is the closure of Jalan Ledang heading to the Skudai Highway (exit from Taman Johor to Skudai), which has successfully reduced traffic pressure in the area,' he said. ALSO READ: Johor hopes to kick off elevated ART project in third quarter of 2025, says exco man Fazli added that the government was also reviewing the need to increase road capacity, including road widening, the construction of new bypasses, and regular maintenance. He said this was to ensure that the traffic system can accommodate the growing number of vehicles and the rapid development in the Johor Baru area. 'This plan includes the construction of new roads, widening of existing roads, and a more modern traffic management system to support future economic growth and traffic density. 'Therefore, the state government has submitted a list of 18 proposed projects worth nearly RM1bil to the consultants for the Highway Network Development Plan (HNDP) study, to evaluate which projects should be prioritised for approval,' he added.
