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The Star
4 days ago
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- The Star
Two Melaka neighbourhoods picked for climate-risk action plan
TWO neighbourhoods under the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB), namely Kampung Morten and Pantai Peringgit, have been selected for a community action plan. The plan aims to enhance resilience to climate risks, such as heatwaves, floods and address the lack of safe public spaces. Deputy state science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem said the plan was the result of collaborative research and engagement efforts, including discussions, workshops, risk assessments and participation from various levels of the community since 2023. 'Among the initial high-impact projects under this plan is the repainting of the Pantai Peringgit apartment building using heat-reflective paint technology, which can help reduce indoor temperatures, create a more comfortable living environment and save energy. 'In addition, the installation of environmental heat sensors is also planned, to allow real-time temperature monitoring and to support rapid response efforts by both the authorities and local community,' he told Bernama. Earlier, he launched the plan under the Urban Climate Resilience Programme (UCRP) for Community, which was attended by Melaka mayor Datuk Shahdan Othman. Mohd Noor Helmy said that the plan was developed through collaboration between MBMB, Resilient Cities Network, Z Zurich Foundation and Zurich Malaysia under the UCRP. He said the plan also focused on community education initiatives, including disaster preparedness training, climate change-themed murals and proposals for the development of 'pocket parks' – small green spaces in urban areas designed to enhance the local social and ecological environment. 'This approach allows us to identify not only the challenges faced by residents, but also their aspirations and the most suitable solutions. 'It also serves as a guideline and marks the beginning of a broader ongoing effort.'


New Straits Times
28-04-2025
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- New Straits Times
Mayor launches resilience projects to strengthen KL's response to climate change
KUALA LUMPUR: The city's Urban Climate Resilience Programme marks a bold step towards localising climate goals by empowering communities to co-create solutions for a changing environment, said Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif. Launching the Community Resilience Implementation Plans for Kampung Pasir Baru and PPR Beringin, she said, "We need to do this together with the communities living in the area as any action plan will depend on their cooperation, support, and most importantly, local knowledge." Kampung Pasir Baru is home to about 1,300 residents while PPR Beringin in Jinjang Utara provides affordable housing to more than 8,000 residents since its completion under the People's Housing Programme (PPR) in 2003. "Moving forward, DBKL together with our partners will mobilise resources and deliver early interventions in Kampung Pasir Baru and PPR Beringin," she said at the launch ceremony held at DBKL Tower 1 today. In conjunction with the Z Zurich Foundation, Zurich Malaysia, and C40 Cities, Maimunah added that, if successful, these community-led projects would serve as models for replication across Kuala Lumpur. Drawing from her experience as UN-Habitat executive director, Maimunah said, "I know first-hand that climate adaptation and mitigation must be affected through local action. It is at the city and community level that resilience is built; and it is in the communities that future-fit cities are made." "As Mayor, I am proud that these community-driven initiatives are fully aligned with the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040, our 15 flagship programmes, and our strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals," she added. Maimunah said that these efforts also position Kuala Lumpur as a regional leader in urban resilience ahead of its hosting duties for the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum, the Asean Governors and Mayors Forum, and the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals from Aug 10 to 15. In attendance were Z Zurich Foundation head Gregory Renand, C40 Cities East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania regional director Murali Ram, Zurich Malaysia Country Chief Executive Officer Junior Cho, and resident representatives from Kampung Pasir Baru and PPR Beringin.