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As many cities in Asia confront issues of overcrowding and pollution, developers in Malaysia are planning an eco-city for 3 million people. Iskandar Malaysia, will cover an area the size of Luxembourg and host facilities of Pinewood Studios, Legoland, and Newcastle and Southampton Universities. (The Guardian)
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