THE CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE MALAYSIAN PLANNING SYSTEM

Authors

  • Marlyana Azyyati Marzukhi Center of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PUNCAK ALAM
  • Jamalunlaili Abdullah Center of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PUNCAK ALAM
  • Oliver Ling Hoon Leh Center of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PUNCAK ALAM
  • Khalid Zanudin Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
  • Muhammad Hakim Danial Center of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PUNCAK ALAM

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v20i23.1161

Keywords:

Public participation, urban planning, planning practice, decisionmaking, consultative process

Abstract

This study provides an overview of the development of Malaysia’s planning system, particularly in relation to public participation. A case study of Malaysia is critical as this study highlights the challenges in planning practice, thereby presenting a critical reflection of planning experiences in response to a specific context. Specifically, this study aims to assess how the public participation process operates within the mechanisms of the planning system, including the challenges presented to the Malaysian planning practice. This study was conducted at Gasing Hill in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Secondary data were gathered by performing an in-depth interview with 20 respondents. The findings revealed how planners deal with the public concerning the formation of the Gasing Hill case. The planners had been given the privilege to take decisions governing the consultative process. Thus, understanding the roles and responsibilities of planners is necessary if the practices that epitomise the ethos of participatory democracy in Malaysia are to be changed. This study adds to the growing literature that suggests the importance of public participation in shaping the future development of Malaysia.

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Published

2022-11-30

How to Cite

Marzukhi, M. A., Abdullah, J., Ling Hoon Leh, O., Zanudin, K., & Danial, M. H. (2022). THE CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE MALAYSIAN PLANNING SYSTEM. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 20(23). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v20i23.1161

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