Towards New Frontier of Constitutional Recognition of Environmental Protection in Urban Regeneration

AbstractIn developing the urban regeneration environment and ecological systems, must always be within the framework. Using Article 21 of the Constitution, Indian has always been progressive in recognizing the constitutional right to life to include right to ecology and ecological balance, healthy environment, enjoyment of healthy life, hygienic environment and protection of the environment to the third generation. Article 5 of the Federal Constitution on the right to life is similar to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Hence, the same approach could be adopted by Malaysia in ensuring urban regeneration development to include preservation and conservation of the environment