National Urbanisation Policy - Ministry of Housing and Local ...
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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Urbanisation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>MESSAGEPrime Minister <strong>of</strong> MalaysiaVision 2020 targets Malaysia to be a developednation economically, socially, politically <strong>and</strong>spiritually by year 2020. The manifestation <strong>and</strong>aspiration <strong>of</strong> Vision 2020 sets the frameworkfor which development is to be steered. Thenation is now in its second phase <strong>of</strong> developmenttowards achieving the Vision. Rapid globalisation,progression in science <strong>and</strong> technology <strong>and</strong> the needto capitalise on knowledge-based economy requiresthe country to have a strong foundation in order tobe competitive with other nations. In this context,the direction <strong>of</strong> development has to be planned <strong>and</strong>managed systematically <strong>and</strong> comprehensively toinduce the country’s capacity to compete globally.The urban sector is an important catalyst towardsnational economic growth <strong>and</strong> a vital investmentcentre for the nation, Apart from being a centrefor social <strong>and</strong> recreation, urban sector plays animportant role in attracting local <strong>and</strong> foreigninvestors in economic activities. Therefore, atownship must be able to provide a good <strong>and</strong>competitive environment, complemented with allforms <strong>of</strong> activities within its territory. PeninsularMalaysia is expected to experience a rapid process<strong>of</strong> urbanisation by year 2020, with a majority <strong>of</strong>the population being urbanized. The increase inpopulation means additional space is required forhousing, public amenities <strong>and</strong> infrastructure. Hence,development to be carried out should be able tobring a good return whilst priority being given toenvironmental protection, through a balanced <strong>and</strong>optimal use <strong>of</strong> national resources.The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Urbanisation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> (NUP) aims toensure that urban centres would be able to playoptimal role as the engine <strong>of</strong> the nation’s economicgrowth providing a high quality <strong>of</strong> life througha systematic <strong>and</strong> planned urbanisation process.The aspiration <strong>of</strong> NUP is t<strong>and</strong>em with the nationalmission to be a developed nation by year 2020.It is my hope that upon the implementation <strong>of</strong> allthe policies, our urban areas would be developed,<strong>and</strong> managed efficiently <strong>and</strong> effectively <strong>and</strong> wellbalanced with good governance <strong>and</strong> ultimately willbecome world-renowned cities in times to come.Dato’ Seri Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad BadawiPrime Minister <strong>of</strong> Malaysia3
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