Squatters and affordable houses in urban areas: law and policy in Malaysia

Sufian, Azlinor and Mohamad, Nor Asiah (2009) Squatters and affordable houses in urban areas: law and policy in Malaysia. Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, 4 (13). pp. 108-124. ISSN 2085-3921 (O), 2065-3913 (P)

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1736/7523
Uncontrolled Keywords:	housing, squatters, policy, law, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KPG Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Dr Nor Asiah Mohamad
Date Deposited:	17 Nov 2011 09:36
Last Modified:	03 Jul 2012 00:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/7523

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