Measuring Effectiveness of Planning and Control

Abstract

The current planning mechanisms which are development plan and planning control were recognised as important tools in housing planning process. However, the weaknesses involved in the preparation of development plans and its implementation through development control may impose constraints on housing development. The objective of this paper is to evaluate whether the housing planning and control activities practiced require improvement in terms of the level of effectiveness of its implementation by the LPAs and PCs in Selangor using Quadrant Analysis. It was found that three activities; location, compliance and difficulties need high attention to achieve effective housing planning.

Land Registration of Titles at Stake: West and East Malaysia Compared

“…Specific officers should be allowed to do specific tasks in the system and involvement of multiple officers is a good way to prevent insider"s fraud. As suggested by Yakob et al (2016), it is important for the government to conduct relevant training for the officers involved and make improvements regarding its effectiveness. Additionally, the government should find ways to increase financial resources to employ more staff to carry out the relevant functions.…”