Image: Mr. Gan of Kampung Lee Kong Chian B3 Chinese Temple at KampungIImage: Google Maps, 2020 Lee Kong Chian, a focal point for gatherings during religious and cultural celebrations. B4 Houses in Kampung Lee Kong Chian were constructed by employees of Lee Rubber Co. who rented their plots from the company. 96

The meeting ended without any outcome as the residents did not come to any agreement.Anything can happen to Kampung Lee Kong Chian as the new owner may or may not havethe same compassion for the residents or share the pride of being part of the Lee Rubberfamily. Meanwhile, the Lee Foundation still upholds the spirit of “qi or xin” of Tan Sri Lee KongChian.Lee Rubber’s sale of real estates in Malaysia and Singapore and reports of plans to divesttheir assets since 2013 alludes to the company’s possible exit from Malaysia and with that,the future of Kampung Lee Kong Chian remains uncertain for its long term residents whoshould be entitled to some form of recognition based on their history in the area.RecommendationsThe following recommendations for Kampung Lee Kong Chian are in reference to policiesstated in KLDSP2040.KLDSP2040: IS1.4 Intensifying the Regeneration of Old Established Housing AreaThe established housing areas developed over 30 years ago have undergone physicalas well as population profile changes. Physically these housing require re-investments toupgrade the buildings, infrastructure and facilities. There are also established housing areaslocated around Kampung Lee Kong Chian within the job centres, trade centres and transitstations that are facing development pressures requiring the use and intensity of land to bereviewed.These regenerations need to be undertaken in location with the capacity to be changed/redeveloped to overcome the land development constraints in Kuala Lumpur. Steps forimplementing the regeneration of the old established areas are:• Identify potential areas for regeneration.A total of 10 potential regeneration areas have been identified in KLDSP2040; Figure 4.6 andthe criteria are: i. Low density areas. ii. Permanent residential areas over 30 years. iii. Located close to the trade zones/transit stations such as LRT/MRT/KTM stations. iv. Accessible to public facilities and infrastructure.KLDSP2040: IS1.4; Figure 4.6 Identified regeneration of old established Housing Area inWangsa Maju.Potential locations in Wangsa Maju may include: i. Section I; Section 2; Wardieburn Military Camp 9, approximately 200 acres. ii. PULAPOL Police Training School in Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra. iii. The 200-acre site of Kampung Lee Kong Chian.97

KLDSP2040: IS2 Conducive, Good Quality Neighbourhood that Encourages SocialInteractionA quality living environment is pertinent for a community’s well-being. It starts with thefundamental basis – the neighbourhoods that are equipped with community facilities suchas education, health and safety. The community facilities in Kuala Lumpur will be developedas a focal point as well as a social interaction through space sharing approach, multi-use,integrated and localized.KLDSP2040: IS2.1 Providing Adequate, Quality and Holistic Communities FacilitiesCommunity facilities are important elements for meeting the social needs of residentsin a neighborhood. It can also cultivate integration and a sense of belonging within thecommunity.The existing community facilities in Kampung Lee Kong Chian need to be upgraded toimprove the quality of environment to encourage more use. Efforts to upgrade and retainthe character of the vernacular architecture of houses, built by the ‘native’ or the ordinaryresidents of the community concerned with domestic and functional buildings rather thangrand or monumental ones. Provision of community facilities also needs to emphasize onthe preparation of quality community facilities. The existing Community Hall should bereplaced with a multi-purpose or shared community facilities e.g. badminton hall, withinthe same area using appropriate methods and new design. The present local communitysuch as the Rukun Tetangga members are responsible in managing and operating thecommunity facilities and activities. Even though the facilities are quite basic, they fostergood neighborhood spirit and social interaction. Healthy sports and recreation activities suchas basketball, music classes and ukulele competitions build strong and confident youths,ensuring our nation’s positive human resource in the future.KLDSP2040: BM2.1 Improving Quality and Reactivating Old Areas through Area ImprovementProgramme• Identifying the regeneration methods.Several methods of regeneration can be implemented based on the location’s suitability,physical conditions and population needs based on current profiles. These include amongothers, improvement of housing areas (refer to BM2.1).Redevelopment of dilapidated housing areas and regeneration of Kampung Lee KongChian:• Detailed studies to be carried out to identify appropriate development methods.• Areas identified for regeneration should be given development incentives to attract participation from private sectors.• Detailed survey to denote every building within the settlement.• Carry out title search & CP Site Plan with plot size/ownership; any caveat.• Set up of a resource centre for compiling research done on Kampung Lee Kong Chian should this 200-acre site be redeveloped in the future. 98

CJWN’s List of National Heritage/Heritage Buildingsin Kuala Lumpur, Dec 2018Buildings/Sites on the National Heritage List (Warisan Kebangsaan), Dec 20181. Tunku Abdul Rahman Hall (MATIC), Jalan Ampang2. Majestic Hotel Building (former National Art Gallery), Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin3. Old FMS Survey Office (Bangunan Bekas Jabatan Penerangan), Jalan Tun Perak4. Old Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Building, Jalan Dewan Bahasa (Wisma DBP)5. Old High Court Building (Old Supreme Court Building), Jalan Raja6. Old Government Printing Office (Bangunan Pejabat Pengawal Pos Wilayah Persekutuan/Pustaka Peringatan Kuala Lumpur), Jalan Raja7. Old Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China Building (former National History Museum)8. Suleiman Building, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin9. Rubber Research Institute Malaysia, Jalan Ampang10. Muzium Negara, Jalan Damansara11. Carcosa Building, Persiaran Tuanku Ja’afar12. Old Sanitary Board & Town Hall Building (Bangunan Dewan Bandaraya), Jalan Raja13. Old Central Railway Office 1905 (Bangunan Bekas Jabatan Kerja Raya Selangor)14. Parliament Building, Jalan Parlimen15. Old Government Post Office (GPO) Building (Mahkamah Agong), Jalan Raja16. Old Residency Building (Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman), Jalan Dato’ Onn17. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jalan Raja18. Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Jalan Maharajalela19. Stadium Merdeka, Jalan Stadium20. National Library Building, Jalan Tun Razak21. Istana Budaya Building, Jalan Tun Razak22. St. John’s Institution Building, Jalan Bukit Nanas23. Universiti Malaya a) Chancellery Building b) Tunku Chancellor Hall & Panggung Experimental Theatre24. Victoria Institution25. Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station & Hotel, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin26. Old Railway Headquarters (KTB Headquarters), Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin27. Masjid Jamek Building, Jalan Tun Perak28. Masjid Negara and Makam Pahlawan, Jalan Perdana29. St. Mary’s Cathedral Building, Jalan Raja30. Old Istana Negara, Jalan Istana31. Tugu Negara, Jalan Parlimen32. Site where the Malayan Flag was raised the first time, Jalan Raja33. Central Market/Pasar Seni, Jalan Hang Kasturi99

Buildings/Sites on the Heritage List (Warisan), Dec 20181. Royal Selangor Club Building, Jalan Raja2. Old MGS School Building (former BPR office), Jalan Sultan Sulaiman3. Old Chow Kit & Co. Store Building (former Industrial Court), Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan4. Old Victoria Institution Building (currently Panggung Drama), Jalan Bandar5. Institute of Medical Research Building, Jalan Pahang6. Telekom Museum Building, Jalan Raja Chulan7. P. Ramlee Memorial, Jalan Dedap8. Federal House, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin9. Stadium Negara, Jalan Stadium10. Vivekananda Ashrama Building, Jalan Tun SambanthanPULAPOL, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra11. Asrama Anak-Anak Polis Lelaki (JKR 2003)12. Asrama Anak-Anak Polis Wanita (JKR 1744-1755)13. Bangunan Cawangan Pancaragam (JKR 1878)14. Bangunan Cyberpool (JKR 1876)15. Bangunan Kantin (JKR 1879)16. Bangunan Pejabat Kem Komandan (Balai Pengawal) (JKR 1786)17. Bangunan Pejabat Kewangan (JKR 2004)18. Bangunan Pejabat Komandan(JKR 2019)19. Bangunan Pejabat Seni Mempertahankan Diri (SMD) (JKR 1874)20. Bangunan Sekolah Batu Lama (JKR 2006)21. Bangunan Sukan (Gimnasium) (JKR 1877)22. Bangunan Tadika Kemas (JKR 1896)23. Bangunan Ujian Kecerdasan Fizikal (UKF) (JKR 1875)24. Bangunan Wisma Sukan (JKR 2076)25. Bengkel Senjata Pusat dan Persenjataan PULAPOL (JKR 2005)26. Berek Bujang Lelaki (JKR 341)27. Berek Bujang Lelaki (JKR 342)28. Berek Bujang Lelaki (JKR 394)29. Berek Bujang Wanita (JKR 386)30. Dewan Satu (JKR 2006)31. Gurdwara Sahib PULAPOL (JKR 2078)32. Kediaman Ajutan (JKR 1331)33. Kediaman Komandan (JKR 817)34. Kediaman Timbalan Komandan (Latihan) (JKR 1332)35. Kediaman Timbalan Komandan (Pentadbiran & Garaj) (JKR 1333)36. Rumah Kelamin Kelas F (JKR 1541-1544)37. Surau PULAPOL (JKR 2085)38. Tugu Polis Diraja Malaysia39. Old Loke Chow Kit Mansion, No. 4 & 6, Jalan Tangsi40. Istana Tetamu (King’s House, now Seri Negara), Persiaran Tuanku Ja’afar 100

ICOMOS Malaysia forms part of the ICOMOS international network of multi-disciplinaryprofessionals involved in conservation of tangible and intangible heritage. It is anindependent organisation which acts as a national and international link between publicauthorities, institutions and individuals involved in the study and conservation of all placesof cultural heritage significance. At a national level, the Committee serves as a forum fordiscussion and information exchange, nationally and internationally, on matters of doctrineand of technical, legal and administrative practices, affecting the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of monuments, groups of buildings, and sites.