Headline Blending nature into township planning MediaTitle The Star Date 26 May 2018 Color Full Color Section Metro Circulation 201,943 Page No 20 Readership 605,829 Language English ArticleSize 494 cm² Journalist RUBY LIM AdValue RM 24,861 Frequency Daily PR Value RM 74,583

20 Events Blending nature into

township GAMUDA LA (From left) Wetlands International council chairman Datuk Paduka Dr Keizrul Abdullah, Khariza, Mohammed Rashdan EnviroSolutions & Consulting Sdn Bhd country director Zai Abdul Rahman and United Nations Development Programme communications analyst Ahmad Hafiz Osman watering plants to mark the launch of Gamuda Parks at planning Menara Gamuda in , .

liveability; Gamuda Parks further Blue and Material. because when we get it right, our Developer plans to keep its pledge strengthens our commitment to "The Green ecosystem manage- towns work, our communities are achieve this objective," he said. ment focuses on softscape while happy, the biodiversity thrives and to uphold biodiversity and . Gamuda Parks puts together a waterscape elements fall under the the place making for our towns is group of experts to implement con- Blue ecosystem. The Material eco- set," said Mohammed Rashdan. tinuous improvements ideas for system emphasises the way we In support of Gamuda Parks ini- sustainability in developments the maintenance of the greens manage our natural resources," tiative are Wetlands International within 's townships she explained. Malaysia, Forest Research Institute By RUBY LIM "It is about delivering mas- Another agenda for Gamuda Malaysia (FRIM) and the United rubylim(5)thestar.com.my ter-planned developments under- and high-rise developments. "At the design and planning Parks is to conduct a biodiversity Nations Malaysia, which had repre- pinned by good locations, balanc- audit as a scientific measurement sentatives present at the event. GAMUDA Land has pledged to ing natural surroundings with stage of our towns, we work with our partners, non-governmental of liveability and habitability of the To commemorate the occasion, uphold biodiversity and sustaina- extensive amenities, ensuring the environment in the developer's Gamuda Land is holding a biodi- bility in its township developments community enjoys an enhanced organisations, landscape architects, botanists and consultants to mind- new towns - Gamuda Gardens and versity workshop in its develop- with the launch of its Gamuda quality of life and just as impor- fully select the right native plants Gamuda Cove, measuring about ments this weekend. Parks initiative. tant, gets value appreciation time and wildlife species that can attract 947ha. The developments include Jade The momentous occasion, held after time, richer biodiversity yet low-mainte- "We are checking and Hills in , twentyfive.7 in at Menara Gamuda in Petaling "As a town-maker, Gamuda Land nance to ensure sustainability." cataloguing the plants and animal Kota Kemuning, Gamuda Gardens Jaya was made more meaningful creates places that people will call Gamuda Land product manage- species, in particular the native, and Estates in Sungai as guests gathered to also com- home, want to be a part of, grow ment unit landscape architecture birds and insect species in the Buloh, HighPark Suites in Petaling memorate International Day for up and grow old in. head Khariza Abd Khalid, who is habitats of our new towns, to Jaya, The Robertson in Kuala Biological Diversity, as sanctioned "One important aspect of ensure their sustainability," added Lumpur, Horizon Hills in Iskandar by the United Nations. town-making is listening to what also Gamuda Parks chief operation officer, said one of the first activi- Mohammed Rashdan. Puteri Johor and Bukit Bantayan Gamuda- Bhd deputy group man- the land has to tell us, which ties undertaken by the initiative "We are truly excited to provide Residences in . aging director Mohammed means working with what nature was the formulation of a a more conducive living experi- The first 100 people to register Rashdan Mohd Yusof said sustaina- provides and blending nature into Biodiversity Policy which will com- ence for our communities, and to will receive a complimentary plant. bility was not just about providing our planning and neighbourhoods prise standards and guidelines of play our part in promoting a bal- For details, visit www.gamuda- ample greenery and lush environ- to seamlessly integrate the natural three ecosystems namely Green, anced ecosystem in our towns land.com.my me£t with the man-made to improve