The Synergy of the Traditional Plant Motif and Its Cultural Values in Enhancing Place Identity of the Muslim Royal Town

The fast-changing growth of new developments in a Malay Royal Town to create attractions with various forms architectural expressions has given direct impression on the street level, affecting survival buildings along heritage area. As result, it will tarnish original character place and disappear image. A deficit visual representation for injecting attachment through traditional plant motif symbolizes cultural value. This paper aims identify qualitative responses motifs enhancing royal Kuala Kangsar, conducted semi-structured interview participants based purposive sampling, including professionals, policymakers, skilled practitioners categories. data was analyzed coding using Atlas Ti 8.0. significant findings reveal that Kalumpang Flower motif, Melur Motif, Motif Asam Batu leaf is plant's element categorized under image which specific meaning related historical background. Most importantly, this finding contributes assessing details plants' assist city council preserving unique valuable Perak.