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| Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris |
| The Malay Royal Towns in Malaysia are the finest examples of the evolution of the early Malay
settlements of the 16th century. However, the identity and characteristics of Malay Royal towns are
still ambiguous and constantly threatened by inordinate changes due to rapid industrialisation,
economic development and urbanization. The extensive urbanization and rapid development in
most historic towns have significantly eroded the identity, sense of place and physical
attributes of the Malay Royal Towns. In addition to existing historical monuments. which are the
pride of the Malay royal town, the peculiarity of their natural heritage factors that indicate the
identity of the place are very much required in terms of preservation and enhancement. The scope of
this research covers all of the properties which identifies cultural significance mainly
representing ornaments through plants motif on the streetscape of royal towns. This study aims to
suggest the plant motif most used in ornaments on streetscapes for determining the identity of the
Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The main strategy of this research is to employ a case study.
The study is designed in four stages which consist of an initial background review of the royal
town. its historical development as well as issues and problems identifiable to develop the
research questions. A conceptual framework and research methodology shall be developed in the
second stage. In the third stage, a research will be conducted in the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar,
Perak. The study shall adopt the qualitative methodological approach in data collection and
analysis, whereby data collected are obtained from semi-structured interviews with experts, content
analysis and supported with a public survey in Kuala Kangsar. The final results will then be
derived from a convergence of the data in an analytical triangulation process. The findings of this
study is aimed to provide insights into designing the royal town while taking into account the type
of plant criteria which constitutes Kuala Kangsar. Additionally. the finding will also list
suitable criteria of plant motif appropriate for the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Hence,
special attention should be provided in suggestive plant motif for streetscapes in order to
reinforce the place identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The result will hopefully assist
the city council to focus on the plants' character or appearance as motif for streetscape ornaments
and furniture to further enhance the identity of the Royal Town Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Finding of this
research informs that plant motif is one of the factors that should be highly considered in securing
local place identity for streetscapes design of the royal town in Malaysia.
Keywords: Place Identity, Traditional Plants, Plant Motif, Streetscapes, Royal Town.
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