This paper explores a framework that combines Geographic information System (GIS) with Hedonic pricing method in improving the analysis and determining the value of green spaces with housing prices in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The previous study found that proposed combination between GIS and Hedonic pricing method for the same purpose has not been fully explored particularly in Malaysia. Findings show the proposed combined method leads to an improved understanding and representation of urban dynamics and regeneration process, furthermore will encourage a sustainable setting of the environmental amenities in improving the geospatial technologies respectively.

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richness has not only inspired human, but also sustained our survival on the earth. As such, the author would like to take a positive look at the future of coastal management (CM) programme in a town planning (TP) context. The notion of CM has been accepted greatly in many parts of the worlds, covering developed nations and developing nations, following the success of Earth Summit meeting held in Rio de Janerio in 1992(Asmawi, 2010. In the context of Malaysia, the concept of CM can be considered quite new and not many practitioners are aware of its existence in the true meaning. Its implementation is very close to the practice of town planning system. However, it is doubtful whether the Malaysian planners realise the potential of TP to be integrated in the CM practice. In Malaysia, research on coastal and estuarine areas is still new and fragmented between various disciplines, like coastal geomorphology, coastal engineering and marine biology, which according to Abdul Salam (1998), it is oriented to be institutionally or individually efforts. Thus, this research studies and examines the TP system practised by the Malaysian Government with respect to the application of development plans and development control in managing coastal areas. This paper however does not offer a wide ranging discussion of the issues and problems encountered in managing coastal areas in terms of resources and management techniques as the focus in given to the discipline of TP in facilitating the coastal management programmes. OBJECTIVESThis study aims to show that the TP system has potential to operate as a tool of CM in Peninsular Malaysia. This paper attempts to discuss the level of acceptance of Malaysian planners towards the concept of CM in relation to the scope of TP. Hence, the outline objectives for this study are: a. To study and examine the existing CM programmes in Peninsular Malaysia; b. To examine the content and practice of the present Malaysian TP system; and c. To analyse the relationship between TP and CM.

Abstract-Malaysia is a maritime nation blessed with invaluable coastlines. Hence it is important to preserve its precious coastal areas in a sustainable manner. However, coastal areas are continuously facing tremendous development pressures both from natural and anthropogenic factors. These include tsunami event, rapid urbanization process, aquaculture sector, oil and others. Consequently these situations create problems to coastal areas. For instance, the issues of erosion and loss of habitats are significant in many maritime nations. Thus, this research was initiated by the global phenomenon on coastal areas, particularly erosion problem. The research addresses the issue of coastal erosion as one of the key coastal problems in Selangor. The coastlines of Selangor were selected as it experienced erosion problem relatively significant due to continuous development growth. The objectives of the research were: to comprehend the perception of the coastal community in relation to the issue of coastal erosion in Selangor; to analyze the causal factors contributing to coastal erosion in Selangor; and to analyze the severity of coastal erosion issues in Selangor. Research methods applied was mainly by conducting questionnaire survey to a total of 377 coastal residents and site-observation. This analysis demonstrates that Selangor is currently experiencing severe erosion problems at some stretches of its coastlines, which were considered as Rank 1 (extremely dangerous). These areas involved 33 km of coastal areas. Among the areas are Bagan Beting, Sungai Besar, Bagan Sekinchan, Jeram and Sungai Sembilang. Results from questionnaire survey also indicated that coastal erosion was significant in Selangor with 77% of respondents agreed to that statement. In addition, 75% of them felt that their coastlines were considered as 'seriously affected'. Overall, this research managed to achieve its outlined objectives.