Kuala Lampur, Sept. 5 -- In Malaysia's rapidly urbanising landscape, physical development is often equated with national progress. Skyscrapers, mega infrastructure projects, and high-density condominiums dominate the skyline, offering a visual narrative of modernity and economic advancement. The excessive construction of high-rise condominiums, commercial blocks, and retail complexes, frequently disconnected from actual demand, local needs, or infrastructure capacity. This uncoordinated growth places immense strain on public services, exacerbates traffic congestion, undermines liveability, and may deepen social inequality by displacing communities.

Overdevelopment does not inherently equate to economic growth. While skyscrapers and rapid...