PNBRI brought together federal and local planners, leading academics, industry strategists, developers, professional associations and global agencies for the Project URBAN workshop to uncover the forces shaping how Malaysians live, move and build communities.

From economic pull factors to connectivity challenges and our uniquely Malaysian car‑dependent habits, the insights were clear: these forces explain why some cities thrive while others struggle. And they strengthen PNBRI’s mission to build smarter, more inclusive urban strategies that benefit every Malaysian.