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Figure 4: Schematic representation of Input and Output Flow for Greater Kuala Lumpur

In order to cope with the consumption of             also assist in the goal of sustainable develop-
electricity in Malaysia, information and edu-        ment for the accounted inputs and outputs. It
cation on energy-efficiency as well as creating      would appear that the material flow analysis
public awareness on energy-saving methods            will further improve the practicality in
and energy conservation can be undertaken.           managing urban system and is economically
Industrial ecology approaches, such as rain-         feasible for urban managers.
water harvesting and green technology, may

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