Life in Pantai Peringgit looks different from block to block, yet residents share the same determination to strengthen their community.
Two worlds meet here: Rumah Awam, a riverside housing area from the 1970s, where families face recurring floods that damage homes and public spaces; and Rumah Pangsa, 1990s apartments where poor airflow and limited shade make daily life a struggle against rising heat.
Despite these pressures, Pantai Peringgit’s resilience runs deep. Access to healthcare, disaster awareness, and green surroundings form strong foundations that residents draw on in times of need.
Through the Resilience for Communities (R4C) program, residents are working with the city to co-design solutions that reduce heat and flood risks and build on what already makes their community strong.
Residents are using heat sensors to reveal what heat feels like inside their homes.
Across Pantai Peringgit, residents are becoming citizen scientists, tracking temperature and humidity indoors and outdoors. The readings show how much hotter homes get compared with official data, helping everyone understand the real impact of rising heat.
By turning local evidence into action, the community is guiding where cooling projects and resources are most needed.
Heat-reflective paint and community murals are making homes cooler and brighter.
In Rumah Pangsa Pantai Peringgit, residents and partners are transforming apartment blocks with reflective paint that lowers indoor temperatures. At the same time, local artists are creating colourful murals that spark conversations about climate and pride in place.
Together, practical upgrades and creativity are making everyday life cooler, safer and more connected.
A new drainage plan will turn flood-prone streets into greener, safer spaces.
In Rumah Awam Pantai Peringgit, frequent flooding disrupts daily life. A community-based study is mapping how water flows through the neighbourhood to design better drains and green channels that absorb excess rain.
These improvements will protect homes, reduce stagnant water and bring more shade and nature back to the streets.
These transformations are being powered by a diverse group of organizations. Together, we are creating a stronger, more resilient community.
Keep scrolling to meet our partners!
Zurich Malaysia
Has brought in local private-sector energy, from staff volunteering to corporate support, helping connect resilience efforts with businesses and sustainability goals.
Z Zurich Foundation
Has provided global leadership and core funding, guiding Melaka with resilience frameworks like the CRMC tool so that projects are chosen and monitored in ways that reflect community priorities.
Resilient Cities Network
Has been leading the Resilience 4 Communities program, sharing tools and working alongside Melaka’s communities, city leaders, and local partners to co-design solutions and connect projects with funding through RCIFunds.
Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB)
Has anchored the work locally through its CRO and Resilience Unit, bringing agencies together and ensuring resilience is part of Melaka’s planning and strategy.
Urban Scale Studio
Has supported project design with technical expertise and urban analysis, helping turn community ideas into practical plans.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Has added research and evidence on climate and heat, helping translate science into knowledge that strengthens community resilience.
State Executive Committee
Has aligned projects with state priorities while agencies such as Health, Drainage & Irrigation, and Meteorology have offered technical support and coordination.
State Housing Board
Has worked with residents to support improvements in public housing and ensure maintenance of housing-linked projects.
Community Development and Coordination Committees
Have kept engagement rooted at the neighbourhood level, making sure projects reflect local priorities and build ownership.
Community Leaders of Kampung Morten & Pantai Peringgit
Have shared their lived experience and guided implementation, ensuring that cultural heritage and community priorities are always reflected.
