Globalization of Economic Activity and the Changing Landscape of Kuala Lumpur Central Planning Area

Abstract

The paper discusses some of the most apparent changes affecting the built environment of the Central Planning Areas of the City of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a result of its integration with the global economy. It is argued in this paper that even though Kuala Lumpur has been successful in attracting capital flows into its built environment it has not responded well to the demands of globalization process especially from the point of view of overall growth management and planning. However, with conscientious city planning and management the city should be able to benejt from this process in the long term.