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Like other young adults, getting my very own place in the middle of the city felt like the perfect perch to set off and spread my wings. My cosy one-bedroom studio apartment became a little haven of privacy, independence and a new sense of freedom with its own heck of a view.
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But as the pandemic rolled through in 2020, my trendy metropolitan hideout suddenly became confined, restrictive and felt more like a prison than a personal fortress of solitude.
Deciding to give up my inner-city lifestyle, I chose to temporarily move back into my parents’ double-storey home in the suburban Selangor neighbourhood where I grew up. “At least until things cool down a bit,” or so I thought.
Biodiversity audits found five near-threatened avian species, such as the chestnut-bellied malkoha. The Wetlands Arboretum is a national biodiversity asset, allowing us to bring nature s vibrancy back to Gamuda Cove. - Khariza
Home seeker priorities are changing as Malaysia strives towards a new norm following the recent Covid-19 outbreak and resulting lockdowns. Chief among these is demand for outdoor spaces and a connection to nature.
However, Southern Klang Valley has seen its natural heritage impacted by years of urbanisation, leaving residents wanting when it comes to recreation in natural settings. Biodiversity loss has also been linked to increasing zoonotic risks, as well as the rise of new pandemics today.
The Forest Park’s natural setting serves to enhance the biodiversity in the area. (Inset pic) Biodiversity audits found five near-threatened avian species in Gamuda Cove, such as this chestnut-bellied malkoha.
HOME seekers’ priorities are changing as Malaysia strives towards a new norm following the Covid-19 outbreak and resulting lockdowns. Chief among these is demand for outdoor spaces and a connection to nature.
However, southern Klang Valley has seen its natural heritage impacted by years of urbanisation, leaving residents wanting when it comes to recreation in natural settings. Biodiversity loss has also been linked to increasing zoonotic risks, as well as the rise of new pandemics today.
WORLD OF BUZZ
Published 4 months ago
Gamuda Land has launched its year-end festive outlook to “Spread the Smile” – which focuses on reminding everyone that joy, love and care can be shared even during this difficult period where physical distancing is the norm.
This awareness campaign endeavours to bring a fresh breath of positivity by demonstrating how people can continue to connect emotionally and spread smiles with little touches of appreciation and generosity – which encapsulates the ever congenial Malaysian soul.
To illustrate this wonderful kinship,
Gamuda Land’s latest social videoshows people finding myriad means to connect, care and touch the lives of loved ones, whilst staying safe. It infuses hope that one can stay emotionally connected, receive support from those around and touch hearts, despite being physically distanced.