KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 – The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) is driving sustainable and inclusive urban development through its network of over 600 parks under its jurisdiction.
Its Landscape Department senior assistant director Azlina Mat Salim said this includes 10 community parks located within walking distance of residential areas, which encourages residents to embrace greener lifestyles.
The council is also improving accessibility by installing inclusive play equipment at 18 parks, with more to come in the coming years.
“Our parks are designed to be closer to residential areas so residents can reach the parks within a 10-minute walk. That is one of the ways we are promoting sustainability,” she told Media Selangor at the Kuala Lumpur Park Festival 2025 recently.
Azalina added that the festival, at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa from October 17 to October 26, provides opportunities for city councils to exchange ideas with other Asean cities on adopting nature-based, resilient urban design.
She said landscape architecture plays a growing role in both green tourism and the creative economy, and well-designed spaces not only enhance urban livability but also attract visitors and business opportunities.
“Cities across Asean are embracing nature-based solutions and good planning to become more resilient.
“Greeneries sell…people are drawn to beautiful landscapes. You can see niche cafes and businesses investing in landscaping to attract customers, and all this contributes to the creative economy,” Azalina said.
In celebrating local heritage and sustainability at this year’s event, MBSJ is highlighting its Laman Warisan, which showcases the culture of the Orang Asli Temuan community from Kampung Sungai Rasau Hilir, Puchong, alongside scenic Ayer Hitam Forest and its hidden ‘blue lagoon.’
She said this reflects two of the city’s natural and cultural gems that symbolise its rich heritage.
“This year, with the theme ‘Laman Warisan’, we showcased the arts and culture of the Orang Asli Temuan and the Ayer Hitam Forest, which houses a blue lagoon.
“We highlighted the two at the Kuala Lumpur Park Festival in the spirit of harmonious coexistence,” Azalina said.
Via Laman Warisan, MBSJ hopes to reconnect urban communities with their roots by demonstrating how harmony among people, nature, and heritage can inspire more sustainable, creative city living.
Organised by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Kuala Lumpur Park Festival is open to the public and runs daily from 9am to 11am.
The event features 12 components: the Malaysian Heritage Garden, the KL Balcony Competition, Nature Sculpture Art, Mystical Titiwangsa, Residential Garden, Rhythm of Life, the Asean Market Place Bazaar, the Asean Sculpture Garden, Adventure and Exploration Activities, Youth Expressions, Community Garden, and Nature Inspirations.
