Rantaian Urban Green Spaces (RUGS): Urban green connectors in Klang Valley, Peninsular Malaysia

Urban green spaces play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services, and improving the quality of life in rapidly developing regions. Klang Valley – Malaysia’s primary economic and administrative hub, has experienced extensive land-use changes, resulting in fragmented and isolated green spaces. The Rantaian Urban Green Spaces (RUGS) is a project that aims to establish a network of inter-connected green corridors to mitigate urban biodiversity loss, enhance ecological connectivity, and provide recreational and environmental benefits to local communities. This paper explores the land-use changes in the Klang Valley, the potential of green connectivity, and challenges of maintaining urban green spaces. By fostering a shift in public perception, RUGS highlight the significance of urban green spaces and their optimal utilisation for ecological resilience and sustainability.