期刊名称:Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management
印刷版ISSN:2065-3913
电子版ISSN:2065-3921
出版年度:2009
卷号:4
期号:04
页码:108-124
出版社:Research Centre in Public Administration and Public Services, Academy of Economic Studies
摘要:Being one of the developing countries in Asia, squatters and housing are among the main subject of government focus in each development programmme in Malaysia. This article focuses on the issue of squatters and housing and seeks to present on how the Malaysian government has work towards providing a quality life and affordable housing to its citizens. Nonetheless, undoubtedly Malaysia is facing a crisis of urban squatters which has become a challenge for the local authorities as well as the federal government. Discussion on this topic will relate to the application of relevant laws and regulations that affect the responsibilities of local authorities, planning authorities and other related government agencies.