PENANG will showcase its green pedestrian-friendly projects to the delegates of the 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7), the largest urban forum in Asia.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the participants from APUF-7 would be exposed to the social and infrastructure projects in town.
“The projects are Business Improvement District (BIDS) in Gurdwara Road, a park in Sia Boey, Acheh Street’s heritage buildings and also efforts by state government to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
“These are some of the projects undertaken to improve the standard of living for the people with a focus on sustainability,” he said in his speech during the 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) welcoming dinner in Setia SPICE Convention Centre today.
The forum to discuss urban resilience and sustainable urbanisation is held in the country for the first time.
The APUF-7 is held from Oct 15 to Oct 17.
Chow added that those who are in Penang for the first time would have an opportunity to explore the state’s natural surroundings, heritage and traditional villages.
“This is a great opportunity to visit Penang,” he said.
At the event, many of the delegates and distinguished guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner.
Among the delectables were char koay teow, laksa, tosai, murtabak, prawn noodles and local delicacies.
Also present during the dinner were The Republic of Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Local Government and Housing Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, United Nations (UN)-Habitat executive director Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) executive secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Penang Island City Council (MBPP) mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang.
Story by Edmund Lee
Pix by Law Suun Ting
Video by Chan Kok Kuan