Hang Tuah Jaya Developers Must Plant Native Trees or Risk Losing CCC

MELAKA, June 25 (Bernama) -- Property and housing developers within the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) administrative area must plant native tree species in line with the Melaka Landscape Guidelines or risk not receiving their Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).

MPHTJ president Datuk Sapiah Haron said the requirement is aimed at preserving biodiversity and the state's green heritage in line with Melaka's aspiration to become a Green Champion State.

She said native tree species are better suited to the local climate, more resilient and require lower maintenance than non-native species.

Speaking to reporters after the opening of MPHTJ's June monthly assembly and the Anjung Gapam Recreational Park here today, Sapiah said developers could choose from a list of 200 approved native tree species, including Phyllanthus emblica (Melaka tree) and Intsia palembanica (Merbau).

She said the requirement reflects the state's commitment to treating landscaping as an integral component of sustainable and liveable urban development rather than merely an aesthetic feature.

In a separate development, Sapiah said upgrading works at Lanai Seni, formerly known as Leypark Station, and Dataran Sejarah in Ayer Keroh, each involving an allocation of RM1 million, are expected to be completed by the end of this month.

She said the projects, funded by the National Landscape Department under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), are intended to provide more conducive and user-friendly community recreational spaces while serving as hubs for social interaction.

Among the upgrades are improved lighting, particularly for night-time activities, and enhanced jogging track facilities to improve visitors' comfort and safety.

-- BERNAMA