and how it then became a colonial township and over time, a capital city," she said. We have analysed and looked at maps over 100 years old to see how Kuala Lumpur started as a confluence of Gombak and Klang River as a tin settlement. Being a subsidiary of Khazanah, we look to create people-friendly cities that are liveable. "That is why urban solutions have to be human-focused, as it is ultimately the people who drive the economy and build the city’s cultural identity. She also emphasised the importance of curating a city. Leong opined that a people-centric city is the future. One good thing that the Covid-19 pandemic has left us with is a reminder for all of us to innovate and make up for what we have lost,” he said, adding that urbanites crave for new, unique experiences and there are plenty more that can be introduced to the city.Īpart from business opportunities, the panellist also touched on liveability and sustainability aspects of Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, Joore reckoned that Kuala Lumpur is full of opportunities. Kuala Lumpur is a very intimate city it is an imperfect city but it has so many identities, where people can discover fresh perspectives from all the different corners." There are plenty of holes in the walls in Kuala Lumpur and our job is to make them more visible.
"We have to think about how to bring in more interest, creativity and investments into the city, and how to enable partnerships and businesses. The third component is governance, touching on the subject of placemaking and public, private partnerships," she said. There are three main components one is culture (such as food, art, performances, heritage, and identity) and second is technology and innovation (where people can come together to exchange ideas, to gain experiences and create new memories). Kuala Lumpur plays a pivotal role especially as an education centre. "We need more conversations about the city, and how we can use our digital platforms as a tool to bring about.
Kua opined that the city’s future outlook is bright, believing that Kuala Lumpur will be a great city again when the borders open up.
The panellists include KSK Group Bhd CEO and KSK Land managing director Joanne Kua F&B entrepreneur and co-owner of JOLOKO Rick Joore and Think City analytics lead and co-author of Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District Strategic Master Plan (KLCCD) Ceelia Leong. Hosted by KSK Group Bhd's unit KSK Land, the fireside conversation was held in conjunction with World Cities Day 2021 themed “Better City, Better Life”. PETALING JAYA (Oct 28): Kuala Lumpur is brimming with creativity and opportunities, according to the panellist at a fireside conversation on Kuala Lumpur as a unique city on Oct 27.
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