By Sheeda Fathil
SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — Every apartment in the state is encouraged to establish a community garden, prioritising the cultivation of high-value crops.
State executive councillor for sustainable urban development Borhan Aman Shah said garden participants should be willing to change their mindset, actions, and decision-making as entrepreneurs.
“In the current economic situation, it is highly suitable for community gardens to prioritise cultivating high-value crops with demand to provide a return on investment to the community and the Joint Management Body (JMB).
“With the high food prices, group vegetable cultivation in vacant areas, residential areas, or apartments can help meet local needs to an extent.
“At the very least, it helps meet household needs, and this idea needs to be highlighted as a continuous effort to reduce dependence on external crops,” he said.
Borhan was speaking during the officiation of the Green Space Awards Day (Hari Anugerah Laman Hijau) 2023 at the Midlands Convention Center in Section 7.
During the event, Komuniti Pegaga JMB’s garden, under the administration of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ), was named the champion and awarded a RM8,000 cash prize.
The councillor, who is also responsible for housing in Selangor, believes that green space and community garden programmes are the best ways to strengthen relationships within the community, especially in strata residences.
“I hope the organisation of this award day inspires every apartment community to see their gardens not only as cultivated land but as the foundation for sustainability and community unity.
“I congratulate the winners, and to those who did not win anything, continue your efforts; use it as motivation to achieve more success in the coming year,” he said.
