Steven Thang, who heads the Malaysian Institute of Architects’ Heritage and Conservation Committee, said the restoration of the buildings could unleash the city’s potential if the authorities set up an advisory committee for the planned RM120 million revival project.
“We also need to look at the updated dilapidation report and detailed conservation management plan. PAM is willing to offer our services for free as a non-governmental organisation. We don’t want another white elephant,” he said, adding that City Hall should chair the committee alongside conservationists from the National Heritage Department, business associations and Bukit Bintang member of parliament Fong Kui Lun.
“They are willing to organise such activities in exchange for promoting the space. Others probably can do it with their own funds under a public-private partnership, which negates the need for public spending. He was referring to priorities that had been set on the River of Life beautification work instead of the buildings, which he said made up the character of the city.
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