Source: New Straits Times Malaysia
Malaysia aims to create of Greater Kuala Lumpur global city by 2020. It is planned to have over 7 million people by that year.
The two accompanying videos were taken in Kuala Lumpur between the 15th and 20th August 2010.
KL Sunday Images from Kevin Rennie on Vimeo.
It’s a bold agenda. They aim to “make the best place to live in” (KL + 9, New Straits Times 16 August 2010). Traffic, trains and other public transport, pollution, open space, high-density living and rivers are just some of the areas presenting challenges.
The Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Raja Nong Chi has a vision of a livable city: “We aim to be the only Metropolis in Asia" (Greater KL to be a top metropolis by 2020, New Straits Times 16 August 2010). Malaysia often refers to itself as a ‘middle-income’ country and aims to meet the 2015 United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Towards a Modern Megatropolis: Kuala Lumpur 2010 from Kevin Rennie on Vimeo.
I wonder what are your personal feelings after being in this metropolis?
Iwona
It was my third visit. The first was in 1980. Still enjoy the older parts of KL: Little India, China Town and the public buildings and museums. The textiles museum is a favourite.
Peak hour traffic was too familiar. Multiple lane roads are often difficult to cross - they seem to divide everything. The driver-less train was a hoot! A pity there aren’t more lines.
The green, tropical look takes off much of the harder edges of a modern concrete and glass city. Would think that many people have a very pleasant, livable urban existence. It’s not rally a mega-city now and won’t be for some time to come.
thanks for sharing, I would love to see it one day. It’s great to see you all on the video. It’s funny how Stefan is yawning