THE Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) today unveiled its Landscape Master Plan, marking a significant step towards transforming the city into a greener, more resilient, and sustainable urban centre.
MBSP mayor Datuk Baderul Amin Abdul Hamid said the plan has been designed for a 10-year period and will be implemented in phases, taking into account financial capacity, urban development priorities, and present and future needs. Periodic reviews will be conducted to ensure the plan remains relevant, practical, and impactful.
“This plan is not merely a physical planning document, but a reflection of MBSP’s commitment to shaping a balanced urban environment that harmonises development, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of our residents,” he said at the launch at Dewan Kenanga, City Hall Tower, Seberang Perai.
“The master plan serves as a key reference for all stakeholders, ensuring that landscape elements are integrated holistically into Seberang Perai’s physical, social, and environmental development.”
Aligned with MBSP’s Green Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the plan reinforces the council’s dedication to tackling climate change, enhancing residents’ quality of life, and expanding access to high-quality green spaces.
He added that the Landscape Master Plan was developed in response to contemporary urban development challenges, including environmental issues, climate change, biodiversity loss and the growing need for quality green spaces.
“Through this plan, MBSP aims to improve the quality of life of residents by creating a more comfortable, healthy, and liveable urban environment. At the same time, it strengthens the city’s resilience to climate change while supporting the goal of positioning Seberang Perai as a low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and sustainable city,” Baderul added.
The plan covers the entire administrative area of MBSP, encompassing existing urban areas, new development zones, urban parks, public green spaces, river corridors, recreational areas, and residential, commercial, and industrial zones. This region-based approach ensures continuity in the urban landscape and the establishment of an integrated and resilient ecological network.
Baderul stressed that the plan’s success depends on strong commitment and strategic collaboration from all parties, including federal and state government agencies, developers, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, professional institutions, and local communities.
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