Implementation of green roof system in Malaysia urban area

Green roof systems are a type of sustainable building practice that can provide various benefits for urban areas, such as reducing ambient temperature, air pollution, and stormwater runoff. However, the implementation of green roof systems in Malaysia faces several barriers, such as lack of information, high initial cost, limited expertise, and maintenance issues. The aim of this research is to investigate the implementation of green roof systems in Malaysia, especially among contractor companies in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The study aims to enhance the use of the green roof system in Malaysia. The objective of this study is to identify the critical characteristics of green roofing systems, to determine the barriers in implementing green roofs, and to suggest initiatives to promote the implementation. The questionnaire survey is distributed to the contractor companies in Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya. For this research study, the sampling method that has been used is purposive sampling. The researcher achieved 49 respondents out of 118 respondents which is equivalent to 42%. The data were tabulated, interpreted, and analysed using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.