World Heritage Site: Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE6D20936913
Summary
Malaysia's heritage cities exhibit varying levels of sustainability, with Melaka City and Muar leading at 0.85 and 0.75 respectively, while Kuala Kubu Bharu lags at 0.47. This ranking, derived from a quantitative survey involving 1000 respondents across ten cities, provides a benchmark for sustainable urban development. The study employed factor analysis and index formulas to assess sustainability, offering actionable insights for authorities aiming to enhance heritage preservation and urban planning.
Citation
Saleh, Y. b., Ghazali, M. K. A. b., Mahat, H. b., Hashim, M. b., Nayan, N. b., Hayati, R., & Miswar, D. (2023). The Heritage City Sustainability Index in Malaysia. International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, 11(4), 39–53. https://doi.org/10.14246/irspsd.11.4_39
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