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Local Councilor Kusaaliny on Transforming Petaling Jaya and Navigating Racial & Religious Tensions
48 mins·15:00, 17 Mar 2026
Local Councilor Kusaaliny on Transforming Petaling Jaya and Navigating Racial & Religious Tensions
48 mins
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15:00, 17 Mar 2026
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Guest: Kusaaliny Mahendran, Councillor, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ)
Petaling Jaya was originally developed in the 1950s as one of Malaysia’s first planned suburbs, built to house residents moving out of the crowded city centre of Kuala Lumpur.
Decades later, many of its neighbourhoods are ageing even as demand to live in PJ remains strong because of its central location and economic activity. Now, a new local plan aims to transform the city from a low-rise suburb into a denser, more vibrant urban centre that can attract younger residents while remaining liveable for existing communities.
In this episode, we unpack that vision and what it could mean for the future of Petaling Jaya, with Kusaaliny Mahendran, Councillor, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ). Kusha is also a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and is on the committee of the DAP’s socialist youth wing. We also spent some time talking about some of the heightened racial and religious tensions recently involving temples.
Presenter: Dashran Yohan
Producer: Dashran Yohan
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