EDGEPROP. 14TH FEBRUARY: He added that sustainable town planning and management need to be complemented with the preparation of holistic infrastructure and facilities that prioritise accessibility, connectivity, comfort and prosperity.
The Ministry of Local Government Development is committed to strengthening town planning provisions and policies by focusing on six development criteria.
Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry, through the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia), will focus on connectivity of neighbourhoods, sustainable township planning, multi-sized open spaces, visual permeability as passive security, adaptation of renewable energy, and sustainable communities.
He said the matter requires continued effort from various parties, including local experts, to strengthen the quality of town development planning, and to turn it into a platform to share experiences and hold discussions on national development planning policies.
“It is hoped to also strengthen strategic partnerships, and act as a foundation in the preparation of the Town Development Planning Provisions, Policies and Guidelines Implementation Guide.
“Besides the sharing of housing expertise abroad, such as with the Housing and Development Board [of Singapore], the ministry is also ready to accept the views and knowledge-sharing from local housing experts,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (Feb 14).
Nga, together with senior ministry staff, earlier conducted a working visit to Desa ParkCity here.
Nga said his ministry is always ready to look for opportunities to form strategic partnerships in various fields, both local and foreign, for the benefit of the people.
He added that sustainable town planning and management need to be complemented with the preparation of holistic infrastructure and facilities that prioritise accessibility, connectivity, comfort and prosperity.
“More engagement sessions are needed to make the ministry’s goals a reality, and developers need to play their roles in developing community-friendly projects, especially with the preparation of affordable housing in strategic locations,” he said.