CM urges architects and developers to maintain ancient architectural designs

MALACCA: Architects and developers of commercial centres in the state have been told to preserve the ancient architectural designs of old Malacca buildings to distinctively turn the city as a historic metropolitan.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said Malaccas architects are unique and has potential for new development to have the same design to preserve the historic value of the new structures adorning the city.

We talk about preserving heritage building but its important to maintain the earlier designs like those found in Jonker Street in the heart of the city , he said srecently.

Mohd Ali said similar views are heard throughout Malaccas architectural community where they hope that the state would make it compulsory for future developments to preserve the geometrical designs of the old buildings at their facades.

There is a need to preserve the pre-war building designs as we want the structures to be distinct from others cities in the country, he said.

Mohd Ali said Malaccas history is largely embedded in its architectural fabric and the design of heritage is an important element to be preserved in order to define the landmark within the urban area as well as generating income and boosting the local tourism industry.

In an unrelated matter, Mohd Ali said that the local authorities in the state should look into constructing more bunds to prevent flash floods like the one experienced here recently.

He said local authorities have failed to look into such matters that caused flooding in many areas as there was no proper outflow for water after a heavy downpour.

This flood mitigation programmes have been discussed in numerou smeetings but there are inadequate actionstaken by the local authorities on the matter, he said.

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CM urges architects and developers to maintain ancient architectural designs