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Malaysia to Launch Global Green Building Standard
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Malaysia to Launch Global Green Building Standard

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia aims to establish globally recognized green building guidelines.
  • The country currently has approximately 500 million square feet of green buildings.
  • The new standard will serve as a global benchmark, incorporating elements like official halal certification.

Malaysia is poised to elevate its green building standards to a global level, with plans to introduce a new Green Index Building Standard. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is spearheading this initiative, aiming to create a benchmark recognized internationally.

Currently, Malaysia boasts around 500 million square feet of green buildings. The proposed standard seeks to build upon this foundation, ensuring future developments meet rigorous international environmental criteria. Minister Nga Kor Ming emphasized the ambition to create a globally competitive standard.

A key aspect of the new framework will be its integration of unique Malaysian elements, such as official halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). This blend of global best practices and local cultural and religious considerations is intended to create a distinctive and comprehensive standard for sustainable construction.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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