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Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Fighting fire with knowledge: Fire and Rescue Dept to establish 38 community fire learning centres over three years
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is aiming to set up 38 new Community Fire Learning Centres (CFLCs) across the country within the next three years Its director-general, Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad, said currently, seven CFLCs are already operating at several locations: the Jalan Hang Tuah Fire and Rescue Station in Kuala Lumpur; JBPM Johor Headquarters; Kuantan Station in Pahang; Ayer Keroh Station in Melaka; Precinct 14 Station in Putrajaya; and the Batu Lintang and Serian Stations in Sarawak. He said these centres represent a shift in the function of fire stations - from being solely emergency response facilities to becoming hubs for public education on fire safety and rescue awareness. 'CFLCs provide a platform for the community to visit fire stations, learn about safety, and gain practical knowledge in fire prevention,' he told reporters after officiating the Precinct 14 CFLC today. Also present was Datuk Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim, chief executive officer and director of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PJH). According to Nor Hisham, all CFLCs will offer interactive modules such as fire extinguishing demonstrations, rescue tool usage, and hands-on emergency drills. 'These initiatives are crucial to fostering a culture of safety as a shared responsibility, not just the tasks of firefighters alone. 'CFLCs will also function as inclusive, community-friendly learning centres offering experiential education, with child-friendly approaches and engaging, outdoor-style activities,' he said. The CFLC initiative is part of JBPM's proactive efforts to strengthen its connection with the public through structured fire safety education. It also supports the department's broader mission to make fire stations more people-oriented. These centres play a vital role in educating the public, especially students and young people, about fire safety, prevention, and emergency preparedness. The Precinct 14 CFLC was developed through a collaboration between JBPM and PJH, reflecting a shared commitment to community well-being. — Bernama
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dr Zaliha: RM4b Madani City to be fully transferred to government after 25 years, no public funds involved
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The government will take full ownership of the proposed Madani City in Putrajaya 25 years after its completion, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said today. She further said the RM4 billion development will be fully funded and maintained by the developer, Putrajaya Holdings, under a Build-Lease-Maintain-Transfer (BLMT) model. 'This project does not waste public funds, as claimed by some,' she wrote in a statement posted on Facebook. Dr Zaliha said Madani City would also provide 10,000 new housing units for civil servants, addressing a current backlog of more than 17,000 unfulfilled applications. She stressed that the development is a necessity, not a luxury, as demand for government quarters far exceeds existing supply. Madani City, located in Precinct 19 of the federal administrative captial, spans just 102 acres — about 0.8 per cent of Putrajaya's total land area. 'It will not replace Putrajaya,' she said, countering what she described as a common misconception. She added that the project was designed in line with the government's vision of a clean, healthy, advanced, safe and eco-friendly city. The name 'Madani' reflects values of humanity, balance, justice and sustainability, and is not a political label, she added. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the Madani City project on June 3, and is expected to officiate the groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow.
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.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Explained: The RM4b Kota Madani megaproject set to transform Putrajaya's landscape
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Imagine a living, thriving pedestrianised smart city roughly the size of 57 football fields equipped with various public amenities and green spaces for 35,000 people in the near future. Finding it difficult to visualise? Fret not, you don't need to look any further since one is currently being developed in the nation's administrative capital of Putrajaya. What is Kota Madani? Kota Madani or Madani City is a RM4 billion megaproject currently undertaken by the Malaysian government and Perbadanan Putrajaya. The 102-acre megaproject will be developed by Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd through a public-private partnership model based on the build, lease, maintain and transfer (BLMT) concept, without involving any government allocation in the initial phase. Key components of the township will include 10,000 units of vertically built government quarters for approximately 35,000 civil servants and their families; financial institutions, eateries, community halls, bazaar sites, offices and commercial lots, all within walkable, self-contained residential precincts. There will also be built-in public amenities such as a police and fire station, a house of worship, healthcare facilities, football fields, parks, schools, and institutions for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), a petrol station and a viewing platform overlooking Putrajaya Lake. Designed to serve as a model township under the government's Madani framework, Kota Madani will integrate smart technologies, green infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and essential public services into one cohesive urban ecosystem. Where is it located? Kota Madani will be situated along Lebuh Wadi Ehsan and Persiaran Selatan in Presint 19, Putrajaya. It spans about 0.8 per cent of Putrajaya's total land area. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim viewing a scale model of the township during the launch of the Kota Madani groundbreaking ceremony in Putrajaya June 26, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa When is it going to be liveable? According to the planned timeline, the megaproject's first phase — which comprises 3,000 residential units — is targeted for completion by the end of 2027. The second phase — which includes the remaining 7,000 residential units and other public amenities — is targeted for completion by the end of 2028. The entire project is slated for full completion within seven years or by 2032. Who are the intended dwellers of Kota Madani? Civil servants and government pensioners. Why another megaproject? Kota Madani and its eventual development emerged after the federal government saw the urgency to provide sufficient and affordable, high-quality housing needs to civil servants. Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa was quoted recently as saying there is a current backlog of more than 17,000 unfulfilled applications for government quarters placement. The township's development also demonstrates the government's commitment to support the growth of smart and sustainable cities. How is Kota Madani different from other township developments? With over seven percent of its total area developed as green spaces, Kota Madani is anchored upon the CHASE City vision (clean, healthy, advanced, safe and eco-friendly) — a policy framework designed to transform Malaysia's federal territories into liveable, sustainable cities. A scale model of Kota Madani. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa The township also boasts 2.8km of support and mobility infrastructures, with a heavy emphasis on pedestrian accessibility and walkability. Green and solar roofing, along with vertical gardens, will also be incorporated into the architecture of each block of the government quarters, providing natural insulation and an improved quality of life. Among its unique features is the inclusion of vertical schools — schools with six or more storeys that is typically higher than a traditional horizontal school — built in response to urbanisation and land scarcity. According to the developer, the three vertical schools — two primary and one secondary — with a total of 54 classrooms are designed to provide universal access to roofed pedestrian walkways between residential units and the schools. Conceptualised as a smart city, technologies such as intelligent traffic systems, solar pathways, automated waste disposal system, closed-circuit surveillance system, disaster warning system and community WiFi access will be integrated into its development. Most importantly, the township will be supported by the Local Urban Observatory system which utilises technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data and Internet of Things (IoT) to drive real-time monitoring of facilities, electricity usage, water quality, waste management and security.
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.
