MIP to host National Planning Congress 2024 on Oct 29 in Putrajaya

• Aligned with the theme "Urbanism Next 3R", NPC 2024 highlights a holistic and forward-thinking approach to urban development. This approach focuses on three key sub-themes: Reimagine, Reinvent, and Revitalise (3R).

SELANGOR (Oct 4th): To celebrate World Town Planning Day, the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) will host its annual National Planning Congress (NPC) 2024 on Oct 29 in Putrajaya.

The announcement was made today during a live-streamed video podcast on the MIP Facebook page and Zoom.

The podcast was moderated by the convenor of NPC 2024 TPr Hj Ismail Muhamad. The speakers included MIP president Datin TPr Hjh Noraida Saludin and the deputy convener of NPC 2024 Datin TPr Hjh Mazrina Khalid.

Urbanism next 3R: A holistic approach to city planning

Aligned with the theme "Urbanism Next 3R", NPC 2024 highlights a holistic and forward-thinking approach to urban development. This approach focuses on three key sub-themes: Reimagine, Reinvent, and Revitalise (3R).

“The idea of 3R is to reimagine the future of our cities. We need to understand what has gone wrong and what were the success stories to learn from the past. If we don't learn from the past, we can't move forward,” Noraida said.

She stressed that traditional approaches might not be enough due to challenges such as climate change, population shifts, ageing populations, technology, and the need for equitable growth.

Noraida also mentioned the need for innovative solutions, adaptive reuse, smart technologies, and sustainable design to revitalise cities, especially in today's resource-limited environment.

Policy and implementation: A top-down and bottom-up approach

“To effectively implement 3R, we must start at the policy level. This involves international, national, and local authorities. A top-down and bottom-up approach is essential for successful implementation,” Mazrina said.

Mazrina stressed that both top-down and bottom-up approaches are vital. While policymakers set the framework, designers and professionals can contribute innovative solutions.

“Malaysia has already entered an ageing population phase. Policies must address the needs of the elderly, including housing, transportation, and healthcare,” she added.

NPC 2024 will be held at Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. The speakers will include regional and local experts in city and urban planning design. EdgeProp is supporting NPC 2024 as a media partner.

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