Kampung Baru Redevelopment | The Future of KL’s Last Malay Village

IKampung Baru Part 2: Redevelopment, Demolition & The Future of KL’s Last Malay Village

In this second part of our Kampung Baru documentary series, we dive into the redevelopment battles, eviction controversies, and the transformation shaping the future of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic Malay heritage village.

From the heated Kampung Sungai Baru demolition incident, to the symbolism of the Saloma Link bridge, to the ongoing debate on heritage vs. modernization — this episode uncovers what’s really happening on the ground.

In This Video, You’ll Learn:
Kampung Sungai Baru Demolition Explained

• Why Kampung Sungai Baru is not part of the MAS (Malay Agricultural Settlement)
• Why the redevelopment went ahead despite protests
• Compensation disputes — RM400 vs RM1,000 per sq ft market value
• What new project will replace the demolished flats and terrace houses

Why Saloma Link Matters
• How the bridge symbolizes the connection between heritage and modern Kuala Lumpur
• Its role in increasing land value and influencing redevelopment plans
• Why Saloma Link is becoming a key part of Kampung Baru’s urban transformation

The Kampung Baru Redevelopment Masterplan
• What the government wants Kampung Baru to become
• How much of its traditional Malay identity will survive
• Will high-rise towers replace kampung houses and erase its cultural soul?

A Vision for the Future
• How Kampung Baru can modernize without losing its identity
• Lessons from Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul
• A balanced, culturally rich redevelopment model that celebrates heritage

About This Series
Part 1 – The Past & Present of Kampung Baru
Part 2 – Redevelopment & The Future (You are here)

Ref:
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Chapter:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Kg Sg. Baru demolition
2:53 - Saloma Link
4:12 - Redevelopment plan
5:43 - Bukchon Hanok Village benchmark
7:42 - Meow credit scene