200 PARTICIPANTS JOIN FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION (FGD) FOR IPOH TOWN SPECIAL AREA PLAN (RKK) 2035 STUDY

IPOH, 1 OCTOBER 2026 – In an effort to strengthen heritage identity and boost economic and tourism competitiveness among the community, Ipoh City Council (MBI) organised a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) programme for the Ipoh Town Special Area Plan (RKK) 2035 Study.

The programme, held at the Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC), was attended by 200 participants.

Those involved comprised government agencies, semi-government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), associations related to the tourism sector, schools and mosques within the heritage area, property developers and consultant teams.  

Earlier, the programme's opening ceremony was officiated by TPr. Mohd Zainal Abdul Hamid, Director of City Planning, representing the Mayor.  

This Focus Group Discussion (FGD) is hoped to help address issues of connectivity, city identity, tourism promotion, governance, mobility, traffic congestion, public facilities and environmental quality in order to enhance the competitiveness of the heritage city.