The pathway toward sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in Malaysia

• Published in: Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
• Main Author: Mustaffa N.K.; Shahrudin N.S.N.; Mustaffa A.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85173546922&doi=10.1080%2f23789689.2023.2260242&partnerID=40&md5=259129bbf92c8f79892d9c9fc9e2428e

Sustainable infrastructure represents a tremendous opportunity as a catalyst for addressing socioeconomic challenges, restoring economic advancement, and preserving biodiversity. Nevertheless, the potential of key policy and institutional modifications to raise the profile of green infrastructure remains limited. This paper examines the top-down initiatives implemented by the Malaysia government to encapsulate all efforts to adapt the country to sustainable infrastructure development. The paper highlights the evolution of green and sustainable development in Malaysia by incorporating fiscal, institutional, legislative, and regulatory mechanisms into the country's national plan. The comprehensive review of the integration of green and sustainable approaches into current initiatives offers a holistic perspective on Malaysia's progress towards achieving sustainable development and becoming a climate-resilient nation. The detailed information provided on the current establishment can further serve as a basis for future discussions regarding the formulation of more innovative solutions for Malaysia to ensure the implementation of sustainable and resilient development. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.