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A Vision for Johor Bahru: Improving the City for Everyone |
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Johor Bahru, a rapidly growing city declared in 1994, has the potential to
become a better place for its citizens in the next ten years. Rather than
striving to be a "megapolis," the city's focus should be on making changes that
benefit ordinary people. My wish list for Johor Bahru is simple: improved
infrastructure, more green spaces, better public transport, and increased
facilities for the people.
First and foremost, priority must be given to better planned roads and drainage
to prevent floods during heavy downpours. Housing estates like Taman Johor Jaya
have been flooded, and roads like Jalan Air Molek and Jalan Yahya Awal have been
problematic for years. Improving the present infrastructure should be done
before the city grows more organically.
Secondly, Johor Bahru needs to become a garden city. There are areas lined with
beautiful trumpet flower trees that should be replicated elsewhere. Local
species like the tembusu should be more widely planted. Johor Bahru's climate is
ideal for many flowering plants such as bougainvillea. Parks should also be
improved upon by setting up public sports and fitness grounds and outdoor
exercise equipment in all parks for senior citizens to exercise and enjoy the
fresh air.
In addition, better public transport is necessary. There are enough cars on the
roads, so cars should be banned from the city center, and there should be more
public buses that provide regular and efficient service. Underground train
services should link the city, cutting down on the massive traffic jams.
Pedestrian walkways and bicycle lanes should be available throughout the city to
save the environment.
To keep pace with other major cities in Malaysia, Johor Bahru should build more
facilities for the people. Libraries should be built in every large residential
area, and public health care supported by state-of-the-art equipment should be
one of the first priorities of the city.
In conclusion, remaking Johor Bahru into a city where gracious living is a
reality is possible. It requires better infrastructure, more green spaces,
better public transport, and increased facilities for the people. By focusing on
the needs of ordinary citizens, Johor Bahru can become a better place to live
for everyone. |
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