National Urbanisation Policy - Ministry of Housing and Local ...

National Urbanisation PolicyThrust 6:EFFECTIVE URBAN GOVERNANCEAn effective urban governance system shouldbe established to administer urban growth anddevelopment at various levels particularly at thelocal authority level. This will ensure that the valueof assets, economy, social and the environment willbe maintained and value-added towards attainingsustainable urban centres in Malaysia.64The local authority, as the main agency responsiblefor urban management, needs to update theadministration and management system to optimiseits financial revenue including new sources, upgradeits capacity to enable towns to become morecompetitive and viable, strengthen human resourcesby employing skilled and experienced staff as well asexpand the use of technology.