National Urbanisation Policy - Ministry of Housing and Local ...
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<strong>National</strong> <strong>Urbanisation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>MESSAGEMinister <strong>of</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>and</strong><strong>Local</strong> Government4The <strong>Ministry</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Local</strong> Governmentwelcomes the preparation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>National</strong><strong>Urbanisation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> (NUP) which aims to createa city <strong>of</strong> vision with a peaceful community <strong>and</strong>living environment. The policies are in line with the<strong>National</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Ministry</strong>’s vision in providing a safe<strong>and</strong> healthy living as well as peaceful <strong>and</strong> beautifulenvironment to promote socio-economic growth fora disciplined <strong>and</strong> developed Malaysian community.The preparation <strong>of</strong> the NUP is timely consideringthat rapid process <strong>of</strong> urbanisation in the nation.In Peninsular Malaysia alone, the rate <strong>of</strong> nationalurbanisation is expected to increase to 75% by 2020.Negative implications are to be expected if nothingis being done to properly manage the process <strong>of</strong>growth. <strong>Urbanisation</strong> issues being emphasized bythe government, among others, are urban poverty,the rising crime rate, solid waste disposal, housingfor the poor, environmental protection, pollution etc.These issues need to be tackled holistically to ensurethe role <strong>of</strong> urban centre as the engine <strong>of</strong> economicgrowth will be continuously maintained <strong>and</strong>enhanced. Towns need to be governed efficiently <strong>and</strong>effectively to promote a sustainable <strong>and</strong> conduciveenvironment as a place <strong>of</strong> work <strong>and</strong> living. At thesame time, the uniqueness <strong>of</strong> town should also bepreserved to maintain its image <strong>and</strong> distinct identity.The aim <strong>of</strong> the NUP is to provide the directionfor government agencies to plan, implement <strong>and</strong>manage urban services. To ensure the effectiveness,the Federal Department <strong>of</strong> Town <strong>and</strong> CountryPlanning will monitor the implementation <strong>of</strong> theNUP. However, it is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> all partiesinvolved in planning, development <strong>and</strong> urbanmanagement to ensure these policies are beingimplemented properly. Hence all parties, in particularlocal authorities should be more innovative,transparent <strong>and</strong> efficient in promoting urb<strong>and</strong>evelopment that is <strong>of</strong> quality, healthy, competitive<strong>and</strong> progressive.Dato’ Seri Ong Ka TingMinister <strong>of</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Local</strong> Government
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