Decolonising Kampong Baru’s urban development requires dismantling structures of capitalist exploitation and integrating community-driven, equitable strategies.
It is by applying neo-Marxist approaches to focus on cultural preservation and economic sovereignty for sustainable and inclusive urban renewal.
Our struggles are to resist the dominance of global financial capitalism while fostering a socially and culturally rich urban landscape, (STORM NOV 2024), residents resistance.
Selective REFERENCES
1. "The Last Malay Enclave in Kuala Lumpur: Urban Renewal, Resistance and the Symbolic Dispossession" by Jiajun Deng (2023)
This article explores the resistance of Kampong Baru residents to urban redevelopment, highlighting concerns over inadequate compensation and potential gentrification. It delves into the symbolic dispossession experienced by the community amidst Kuala Lumpur’s modernization.
2. "Transforming the Historical Urban Village of Kampong Bharu" by Norsidah Ujang (2016)
This working paper examines the challenges in redeveloping Kampong Bharu, focusing on issues such as multiple land ownership and disparities in land prices that have hindered redevelopment plans over the past four decades.
3. "In the Heart of KL, Residents Face Off with Developers in Kampung Baru 'Gold Mine'" by MalaysiaNow (2024)
This news article discusses the tensions between Kampung Baru residents and developers, particularly concerning compensation offers and the high real estate value of the area. It provides insights into the community's perspective on redevelopment proposals.
4. "Strategies for Engaging Landowners in Kampong Bharu Redevelopment" by Alpano Alpano (2016)
This paper analyzes the prolonged redevelopment struggle in Kampong Bharu, emphasizing the importance of engaging landowners and addressing their concerns to facilitate sustainable urban development.
5. "Redeveloping Kampung Baru: When Does the Clock of Displacement Start?" by Alia Salleh (2023)
This blog post explores the indirect displacement pressures faced by Kampung Baru due to its special land status and the uncertainty over its heritage value amidst redevelopment discussions.
6. "Kampung Baru Redevelopment: Let's Go for It" by The Edge Malaysia (2019)
This opinion piece outlines the proposed redevelopment plans for Kampung Baru, detailing the envisioned transformation of various precincts and the potential economic benefits.
7. "Federal Territories Minister Vows Kg Baru Redevelopment Will Retain Malay Identity, History" by Daily Express (2023)
This news report covers statements by the Federal Territories Minister, assuring that any development in Kampung Baru will consider its history and land status to preserve the area's Malay identity.
8. "The Malay Enclave of Kampong Bharu as a Living Tradition" by EBPJ (2016).
This journal article discusses Kampong Bharu as a traditional Malay settlement, highlighting the community's struggle to preserve its local identity amidst urban development pressures.
9. "Kampung Baru Redevelopment, Yet Again" by The Edge Malaysia (2019).
This article provides an overview of the recurring redevelopment plans for Kampung Baru, discussing the challenges and proposals associated with transforming the area.
10. "Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur" by Wikipedia (2023)
This Wikipedia entry offers a comprehensive overview of Kampung Baru, including its history, cultural significance, and the various redevelopment efforts over the years.
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