The Assessment on the Physical Elements of Klang Royal Town, Malaysia

Norajlin Jaini; Nadiahtul Aini Kamarudin; Ahmad Nazrin Aris Anuar; Nur Idzhainee Hashim

Norajlin Jaini Centre of Studies for Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nadiahtul Aini Kamarudin Centre of Studies for Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Ahmad Nazrin Aris Anuar Centre of Studies for Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nur Idzhainee Hashim Centre of Studies for Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Keywords: Royal town, physical element, identity, conservation, preservation

Abstract

Royal Town is one of the unique elements that can symbolized the identity of Malaysia. There were five Royal Town in Malaysia and one of it is Klang Royal Town. As a Royal Town, it has a certain element that contribute to its identity. The extensive of urbanization and speedy development in most historical Royal Town make it totally unfamiliar [1]. This study explores on the physical attributes that can be inferred as the identity of the Royal Towns in Malaysia. The method of this study involves observation on the heritage trail in Klang Royal Town. Result shows the influence of physical elements in Klang Royal Town. This study contributes to recognizing the identity of Royal Town in Malaysia and can be a reference and advantage for the local authority to conserve and preserve the image of the Royal Town in Malaysia.