Ipoh Makes History with the Launch of Ipoh Doughnut Economics

Perak proudly celebrates Ipoh as the first city in Asia to adopt the Doughnut Economics framework – a bold step towards a city that prospers without breaching planetary boundaries. This launch also marks a significant milestone in the effort to shape Ipoh into a progressive, prosperous, and resilient model city.

Photo Courtesy of Sunway Centre for Planetary Health

Launched by YBhg. Tuan Zamakshari Hanipah, Mayor of Ipoh, this Action Plan sets the course to 2027, with Ipoh as a model for ASEAN cities where economic growth, environmental care, and social well-being work in harmony.

Photo Courtesy of Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh

YBhg. Tuan Zamakshari Hanipah, Mayor of Ipoh, emphasised in his speech that this action plan is not merely an official document, but a concrete roadmap for sustainable urban transformation.

This action plan ensures sustainable growth without compromising the well-being of people and the planet. This affirms the Perak State Government’s commitment to making Ipoh an inclusive, competitive city and a benchmark not only for Malaysia, but also for the ASEAN region.

-- YBhg. Tuan Zamakshari Hanipah, Mayor of Ipoh

The Ipoh Doughnut Economic City Action Plan was officially launched on August 12 in conjunction with the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), alongside strategic partners - Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, Ipoh City Council, Institut Darul Ridzuan, Yayasan Hasanah, including city leaders, and local communities of Ipoh.

This article contains information and images originally published by Ipoh Echo.

Read the full original report: https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/08/12/ipoh-doughnut-economic-city-action-plan-launched-driven-sustainable-urban-transformation/