Better Cities for Greater Growth: Rethinking Malaysian Cities for Sustainable Development

This policy paper advocates for adopting a spatial approach to Malaysia’s economic growth, focusing on the role of cities in accelerating Malaysia’s transition to a high-income country and in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth.

Note: This policy paper is a working discussion as part of the on-going dialogue on Malaysia’s urban futures. It will benefit from deeper analytics and further discussion towards reviewing and refining policy actions to optimise their impact for inclusive and sustainable urban growth.