The UN-Habitat recommends that to build back better from the pandemic, Malaysia needs to focus on regeneration work in three urban agglomerations – Greater Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Johor Baru. Photos: Filepic
Covid-19 has not abated and cities the world over are still doing their best to tame the virus. In addition to health and medical concerns, countries have to deal with the economic consequences brought about by the pandemic.
Without a doubt, the pandemic has brought to light lessons that governments can learn from towards developing better, safer and more sustainable urban areas.
The UN-Habitat has highlighted the need to address the underlying issues of inequality and exclusion in cities in order to effectively manage and contain Covid-19. It says that with the right policies, economic and social resources being invested to curb the pandemic can help build greener, more inclusive urban areas in the long run.