About the Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of the Malaysia Institute of Planners, also known as PLANNING MALAYSIA, is a multidisciplinary journal focused on theory, experiments, research, development, and applications of ICT in planning and development, both in Malaysia and beyond.

Our journal aims to facilitate dialogue and exchange of views on professional town planning practice, promoting the advancement of urban planning activities. PLANNING MALAYSIA welcomes news updates, feature articles, and peer-reviewed contributions, including book and software reviews. All submissions must be original work by the authors.

It's important to note that the views expressed in articles, views, and features do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), unless explicitly attributed to MIP as the author. This policy encourages open discussion and diverse opinions to enhance the practice of town planning.

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.

The articles in this journal are currently indexed by: Scopus, Mycite, Google Scholar and Open Access

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Frequency

 Our journal is published every two months, resulting in six issues annually.