Focus and Scope

Planning Malaysia Journal (PMJ) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in planning, development, and the built environment. We welcome original research articles and case studies that explore a range of topics, focusing on:

Built Environment Disciplines:

• Architecture: Architectural design, sustainable building design, heritage conservation, and architectural theory.

• Interior Architecture: Interior design, space planning, adaptive reuse, and the psychology of space.

• Landscape Architecture: Urban landscape design, ecological design, green infrastructure, and landscape planning.

• Construction: Project management, building technology, cost and quality control, and sustainable construction practices.

Property and Development:

• Valuation & Real Estate: Appraisal methodologies, market analysis, investment strategies, real estate finance, and property economics.

• Property Management: Asset management, facilities management, lease administration, and property maintenance.

• Housing: Housing policy, affordable housing, housing development, and residential property markets.

Planning and Infrastructure:

• Urban and Regional Planning: Strategic spatial planning, land use management, sustainable urban development, and community development.

• Transportation: Transport planning, infrastructure development, traffic management, and sustainable mobility.

• Tourism: Tourism planning and development, sustainable tourism, cultural heritage tourism, and eco-tourism.

We welcome contributions from both MIP members and non-members worldwide, fostering a collaborative environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences in urban planning, development, management among other related field.