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BRIDGING URBAN MOBILITY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN SOUTH KOREA AND MALAYSIA
No full textUrban planning and development in many countries now place a strong emphasis on urban mobility. This comparative study aims to analyse the approaches to urban mobility in cities in Malaysia and South Korea, focusing on key strategies, challenges, and outcomes of selected projects. The study involved a comprehensive review of the literature and a qualitative analysis of case studies from both locations. By comparing the experiences of Malaysia and South Korea, the study seeks to identify similarities and differences in urban transportation methods. The findings of this paper are beneficial for policymakers, urban planners, and other stakeholders involved in urban development initiatives, aiming to create more sustainable, inclusive, and livable cities in South Korea, Malaysia, and similar contexts worldwide
SEMAI FOREST CULTURAL VILLAGE: CULTURAL ECOTOURISM CENTRE FOR ORANG ASAL SEMAI IN CAMERON HIGHLAND, PAHANG
Get PDFThis study presents research on the development of a cultural ecotourism centre for Orang Asal Semai located in Cameron Highland, Pahang, Malaysia. The study aims to promote ecotourism while promoting and preserving the Orang Asal Semai’s culture. The Semai clan, is a native indigenous group in Peninsular Malaysia. The proposed cultural ecotourism centre will serve as the main hub for community development and growth, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. In return, the centre offers visitors immersive and unforgettable experience such as building traditional crafts, storytelling, trekking, medicine and herbs making, and educational workshops. It is a place for visitors to dwell themselves in the Semai way of life. This initiative is supported by the participation of the Semai people in Cameron Highlands, ensuring the community hands on involvement, leading to the planning, management, and the operation of the cultural centre. By nurturing this cross-cultural exchange, this project improves the preservation of the Semai culture while serves as a model for Orang Asal led ecotourism
ECO VOCATIONAL ACADEMY AS SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR ORANG ASLI IN HULU LANGAT, SELANGOR
Get PDFEducation is essential for success in a globalised world, yet marginalised communities such as Malaysia’s Orang Asli face significant barriers due to culturally irrelevant curricula, inadequate facilities, and systemic misalignment with their traditional values. This research explores sustainable education approaches for the Orang Asli, with three key objectives: (1) to identify strategies that attract Orang Asli to education, (2) to determine suitable curriculum components for this community, and (3) to develop a sustainable education framework that supports their long-term potential. Employing interviews, field observations, and literature reviews, the study underscores the importance of culturally responsive and environmentally sustainable educational models. The findings reveal that familiar environments, locally adapted curricula such as the Kurikulum Asli dan Penan, and the use of indigenous materials enhance engagement and learning outcomes. The study highlights the value of aligning educational systems with local culture and ecology to promote inclusive, equitable development offering actionable insights for educators and policymakers addressing indigenous education globally
ASIAN TRADE AND CULTURAL VILLAGE: BUILDING UNITY THROUGH HERITAGE, TRADE, AND CULTURE
Get PDFAs Asia takes centre stage in global economic development, preserving a shared cultural identity in the built environment becomes essential. Modernism should not erase the distinctive architectural language and heritage that bind the region together. This project demonstrates Asian architecture through the integration of shared components from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries. Key elements include
water, local vegetation, open spaces, and courtyards, combined with contemporary facilities such as exhibition halls, an auditorium, and craft showcase spaces. The chosen site, currently abandoned, is transformed into an active urban place that strengthens its surrounding context. Findings show that embedding shared architectural components creates an authentic Asian atmosphere while meeting functional needs. The study recommends architecture as both a physical and cultural construct, where tangible elements and intangible activities together define identity. This project exemplifies how architectural intervention can foster Asian identity and celebrate shared values across the region
URBAN SOCIAL HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: VERTICAL COMMUNITY AMENITIES
No full textThe aim of this design is to re-envision the urban social high-rise residential building by integrating the vertical community amenities to improve the well-being of the occupants. This study is done to suggest solutions for the social issues that arise in low and middle-income housing. This study used a qualitative method utilising a literature study and case study approach in understanding the subject matter and extracting information from case and precedent studies. This study suggested that the provision of communal amenities such as the sky court and sky podium can improve residents' physical and mental well-being. It can enhance the quality of life of the community, encourage social interaction, reduce feelings of isolation, which are common in high-rise living and help foster a sense of belonging and community spirit among diverse residents. Lastly, this study suggested that the integration of vertical community amenities may help reduce social stigma attached to low and middle-cost housing and increase the economic value
WOMEN RECHARGE: TRAINING AND ECONOMIC SANCTUARY FOR SINGLE MOTHERS IN TUMPAT, KELANTAN
Get PDFThis paper focuses into the pivotal role of helping single mothers to grow not only emotionally but also in economic aspect. Single mothers represent a growing but marginalised group both in urban and rural area of Malaysia. Single mothers often face dual responsibilities as caregiver and breadwinner. Hence, this paper explores the architectural aspect which envisioned “training and economic sanctuary” in order to help single mother grow and give them a better chance to sustain their life. One of the main interest is to recognise the growing presence of women in micro businesses particularly in Kelantan, which emphasise on Batik
and tailoring. However, a combination of modern entrepreneurship is needed which lead to the presence of digital training aligned with current modernisation. These activities encourage both the growth of single mothers and empower the area of Tumpat, Kelantan as main hub for Batik production
ORGAN DONATION CENTRE IN CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR
No full textThis study aims to propose an Organ Donation Assistance Centre that focuses on providing comprehensive support throughout the organ transplant process, considering the physical environment healing, and offering educational programmes to increase awareness and eradicate misconceptions. By establishing such a centre, we can effectively increase the transplant rate, promote a healthy lifestyle, and ultimately save more lives. The project is to provide a comprehensive environment that encourages awareness, education, and coordination of organ donation procedures, with an emphasis on developing a purpose-built facility suited to the particular requirements of organ donation. The design concept highlights the integration of sustainable design principles and human-centred approaches to create a transformative space for individuals and families affected by organ donation. The Organ Donation Centre seeks to promote cooperation among medical professionals, organ donors, organ recipients, and the wider community by acting as a light of hope, healing, and compassion through a multidisciplinary design approach. Studies and researches throughout the literature review, precedent studies and case studies, and in-depth interview have guided the design process to come out with the final design. The Organ Donation Centre consists of three main components which are, the public amenities, organ recipient facilities, clinical spaces, and organ donor accommodations. Confidentiality is the main concept to keep the secrecy of organ donor and organ recipients’ identities hence the zonings for organ donors and organ recipients are separated including their flow from registry to the operation theatre and towards recovery. The layout of operation theatre designated for organ transplant living donation was focused on as special studies
EXPLOREX: AN INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR CHAIR FOR ENHANCED COMFORT, SAFETY, AND PORTABILITY
Get PDFFor someone who love to explore the world with friends, having adventure journey with family and peers, equipped with useful gear will be a great aided tools for users to have some relaxation during camping. An often overlooked or forgotten piece of camping gear is a camp chair. It might not seem as important as a tent, sleeping bag, or sleeping pad, but having a camp chair can add to overall experience of sleeping outdoors. Hence, this project aim to develop a camp chair for outdoor seekers, named ‘Explorex’. It is for those who intends to use the gear in multiple occasion related to outdoor activities such as camping, travelling, hiking and relaxing at the beach. It is designed through environmental preservation with nature concept to create nature-based sitting chair. Sustainability considerations were integrated throughout the design process, ensuring that the final product aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the project addressed SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting innovative yet feasible design solutions, SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by supporting environmentally responsible outdoor practices, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by emphasising material efficiency, recyclability, and low-impact manufacturing. Explorex is developed through a comprehensive process involving background research, ideation, mock-up creation, and model development. These chairs are designed to be portable, durable, and easy to set up, making them essential for outdoor enthusiasts. They offer comfort and convenience across various settings e.g. for camping, festivals, or beach outings. Often overlooked, camp chairs enhance the outdoor experience by providing reliable seating, and Explorex fully embodies these versatile, user-centered qualities