4.0 ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

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SUMMARY: KEY ISSUES & PROBLEMS

4.1 Main Issues

Based on the previous analysis on appraisalandaudit report, there are several main issuesidentifiedin Kampung Datuk Keramat; mobility issue, social and safety issue, environmental issue and the issue of identity and image quality. These main issues has resulted in further impacts. Each of these issues will bepresented in the abbreviation of “IP” as summarized in the next following sections. The knowledge of the existing issues will help in justifyinng the need of the remedial planning for Kg. Datuk Keramat.

IP1 – MOBILITY ISSUE

IP2 –SOCIAL & SAFETY ISSUE

IP3 – ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE IP1 – M1 : Traffic Congestion

IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability

IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S2 : Mismatch of Land Use IP2 – S3 : Lack of Guideline for Informal Houses IP2 – S4 : Inadequate Provision And Non-inclusive Design Of Public Facilities IP3 – E1 : Flash Flood

IP3 – E2 : Disruption of Water Supply

IP4 - LACK OF IDENTITY AND IMAGE QUALITY

4.2 IP1 - Mobility Issue

Traffic congestion in Pasar Keramat Area

Figure 4.1: Traffic congestion Source: Google Traffic

IP1–M1: Traffic Congestion

In Kg. Datuk Keramat, traffic congestioncommonly occurs at the intersections of Pasar area and Bukit Keramat area. The traffic congestion occurs due tothe busier commercial activities, the smaller road width and on-street parking as well as higher densities. This traffic congestion does not only create the discomforts tothe neighborhoods, but it also contributes tothe more carbon emissions.

No provision of crosswalk in intersections

Figure 4.2: Low Walkability Source: Google Map

IP1–M2: Low Walkability

The low walkability identifiedis due to several factors;

• No enough provision of crosswalk facilities at the intersections; • Illegal parking and commercial activities on the pedestrian walkway, it creates discontinuity and discomforts for the pedestrians; • Non-inclusive design of walkway, on consideration of the OKU groups and this will lead to the inequity.

4.3 IP2 –Social and Safety Issue

IP2–S1: Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement

The land use in Kg. Datuk Keramat seems to focus on the residential areaand only 4.36% of the areaare open spaces. The open spaces provision is not even following the DBKL guidelines which are 10% of the total developments area. Furthermore, based on the conducted survey, the majority of respondents are on the average level of satisfactions for the provisions ofopen space and recreations area.

A traditional village should provide adequate open spaces and recreations area to promote the social engagement of the residents.

IP2–S2: Mismatch of Land Use

There are some mismatch of land use between official data andactual condition on the site. For instance, the residents of the study use their residential area for commercial activity.

This mixed-use aspect can be a potentialbut without a properplanning this issues can lead to many other problems. Such as traffic congestions, improper waste management and floods.

IP2–S3: Lack of Guideline for Informal Houses

Many of the informal houses are builtby the ownerof the landitself based on their preference of type of house and affordability. Most of the informal houses were built not complying tothe guidelines stated in Uniform BuildingByLaw and planning guideline due to the limitation of reinforcement as the landis a private land. The legal title has become the barrier for the local authority totake legal action or fined the house owner.

Many of the houses built neglected the guidelines for setback which could put the lives of the residents at stake if accidents happen in their housing area.

IP2–S4: Inadequate Provision And Non-inclusive Design Of Public Facilities

Kg. Datuk Keramat lacks certain type of public facilities such as hospital, clinics fire station,secondaryschool and public library. Even thoughthese facilities can be found in the other neighborhood surrounding Kg. Datuk Keramat, but there are possibilities that the facilities in the surrounding neighbourhood isin full capacity and cannotcater the needs of population in Kg. Datuk Keramat.

Besides, the accessibility of most of the public facilities in Kg. Datuk Keramat are clearly designed with no consideration of the disable community. This might prove to be an obstacle to DBKLvision which isinclusivity.

4.4 IP3 – Environmental Issue

IP3–E1: FlashFlood

The cause of flashfloods occurrence in Kg. Datuk Keramat:

• To be related with the development of the highways located to the southern part of the study area. • Clogged drainage and outdated drainage system in the study area.

The issueis alreadyacknowledged by the local authorityand a pump house project has beendeveloped at the affectedareas. However, the latest flashfloods incident once again strike on 17th November 2022.

Flood occurrence under the development of highways.

Figure 4.3: Flood Occurrence Source: New Straits Times

IP3–E2: Disruption of Water Supply

Water interruption often occurred almost every month started from July in the year 2020. Most of the factor that causing the interruptionsis because of the pollution in raw water such as the river followed bypipe leakage.Based on the conducted survey, the respondents agree that polluted water supply always occur in Kg. Datuk Keramat.

This issue will further havenegative impact on the health of the residents.

4.5 IP4 - Lack Of Identity And Image Quality

There are several factors contributing tothe issue on lack of identity and image quality.

• High population density in the study area, traditional village area is considered denser when the population is more than 300 people in 1 km sq.

• Uncertainty of Malay Reserve Land status, although the landis owned by Malays, the land status in Kg Datuk

Keramat is uncertain when DBKL found out thatthe Malay

Reserve Land status is actually not declared yet.

• No preservation oforiginal architectural design of the

Malay traditional houses in Kg. Datuk Keramat

• No preservation of Pasar Keramat views from the street level. Pasar Keramat as the landmarkis not too visible as peoplepass throughthe street.

• Less social engagement opportunity. The residents are lesslikely to engage as itlacks ofoutdoor spaces.

Figure 4.4: Lack of Identity and Image Quality Source: Google Map No View Preservation of Pasar Keramat