Malaysia legislation

Section 6B

of *TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1976

Section 6B

(2)

The draft national physical plan shall—

(a)

be a written statement formulating strategic policies for the purpose of determining the general directions and trends of the physical development of the nation;

(b)

be accompanied by such indicative plans as may be required to clarify the strategic policies; and

(c)

contain such other matters as may be prescribed or as the

Council may in any particular case specify.

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(3)

When preparing the draft national physical plan and determining its contents for submission to the Council, the Director

General of Town and Country Planning shall take into consideration the current national urbanization policy or other similar policies and shall consult with every State Authority and such other authorities or bodies as the Council may direct.

(4)

The national physical plan shall be reviewed every five years in tandem with the review of the National Five Year Development

Plans, or as and when directed by the Council.

(5)

It shall be the general duty of the Federal Government and the

Government of every State to assist in ensuring that the objectives of the national physical plan are achieved.

(6)

The Director General of Town and Country Planning shall periodically report to the Council on the implementation of the national physical plan, or as and when directed by the Council.