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My Hometown Sustainability Index

Jul 02, 2015

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Page 1: My Hometown Sustainability Index

Siti Nurliyana binti Abdul Hasif

A132529

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The capital and largest city of Kedah

One of the major cities on the western

coast of Peninsular Malaysia

The city houses the Kota Setar District

Administrative Centre at Muadzam Shah

and Anak Bukit

Land area 666 km2

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Population in 2010: 357,176 (6446 non-

Malaysian).

Population in 2013: 360,355

Growth rate: 0.89 as of 2013

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Biodiversity is the term used to describe the variety of life found on Earth and all of the natural processes. This includes ecosystem, genetic and cultural diversity, and the connections between species.

Environmental Impacts that arise from the urbanisation of Alor Setar can be observed by monitoring the biodiversity of the region.

River systems such as Kedah River, River Langgar, Tajar River, Anak Bukit River, AlorMalai and Alor Merah.

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Environment Idaman Sdn. Bhd. is responsible

for collecting and disposal of municipal solid

waste and public cleansing implement such

as grass cutting, drains cleaning, roads

sweeping and cleaning of illegal dumped solid

waste.

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The impact of human activities measured

in terms of the area of biologically

productive land and water required to

produce the goods consumed and to

assimilate the wastes generated.

Amount of the environment necessary to

produce the goods and services necessary

to support a particular lifestyle.

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS The prime building of SAHC Keat Hwa Secondary School Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid Sekolah Menengah St. Nicholas Convent Sekolah Menengah St. Michael Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar

TECHNICAL SCHOOL Sekolah Menengah Teknik Alor Setar

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Sekolah Menengah Vokasional Jalan Stadium

SPECIALIST SCHOOL Sekolah Pendidikan Khas Alor Setar

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Kolej Universiti Insaniah (KUIN)

Albukhary International University

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA

Kolej Tentera Udara (Royal Air Force College)

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Open space areas for parks, recreational

sites

Have ecological, aesthetical values

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Consistent temperature all year long

except minor changes in monsoon season.

Average temperature in the range between

23-33 degree celcius

Average precipitation of 2300 mm per year

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Fresh produce can be bought either at wet

markets or hypermarts both of which are

abundant in Alor Setar.

Stalls, restaurants and street hawkers are

plenty throughout Alor Setar that cater to

different ethnic groups.

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Since Alor Setar is the capital of the state, many administrative office are located here thus many economic areas are built surrounding the city centre

Apart from that, the major economic generator in Kedah are paddy fields

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Civil servants at government offices

Staff at hospitals and other services

facilities

Private owned company workers

Instructors, teachers and lecturers at

educational institutes

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Population Growth = 6Air Quality = 8Biodiversity = 6Waste and Recycling = 6Eco Footprint = 7Transport = 8Education = 9Health and Healthcare = 7Green Space = 6Climate Change = 7Food = 9Economic Base = 8Employment = 8

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EducationHealth and …

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