Malacca Green Spaces Guide

Malacca, also known as Melaka, has made remarkable progress in becoming a green city. Over the past five years, the state has taken significant steps toward sustainability and environmental consciousness. Here are some key initiatives:

Melaka World Solar Valley

By 2020, the government-run 7,248-hectare Melaka World Solar Valley aims to power most daily activities for manufacturers, housing developers, farmers, and other stakeholders using solar energy.

LED Street Lamps

A recent public-private partnership installed 100,000 LED streetlamps along the Alor Gajah–Central Melaka–Jasin (AMJ) highway. This not only enhances road safety but also reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

Walkable Neighborhoods

Melaka’s urban landscape has transformed. While glinting glass panels adorn the city, walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use developments have increased foot traffic and reduced car usage in this fast-growing state.

Melaka River Revival

The once-polluted Melaka River is now a popular gathering place and tourist attraction. It showcases the successful transformation from a drainage canal to a vibrant waterfront area.

This transformation is the result of meticulous planning, government policies, private sector engagement, and citizen initiatives. Melaka’s Green City Action Plan, developed with the Asian Development Bank’s assistance, has paved the way for sustainable growth and environmental resilience.