INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 3 : 2005

Abstract

The publication of this journal is one of the many activities undertaken by the Malaysian Institute of Planners to disseminate knowledge and information pertaining to town and country planning to its members as well as to the public. This Journal also acts as a medium for MIP members and others to engage in research and writing articles that could contribute to the advancement of the theory and practice of town and country planning. Undertaking research and writing articles to be published in this Journal is one of the means for MIP members to fulfill their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programs requirement.

Topics which are covered and discussed in this Journal would definitely promote better understanding on current issues, new ideas and concepts, and latest technology that affecting the practice and profession of town planning in this country. Experiences and suggestions put forward by the authors in this Journal could be used or adopted into practice by MIP members in carrying out their professional role. Congratulation to the authors for their excellent effort and materials published in this Journal.

The publication of this journal would not be possible without the commitment and tedious works of the editorial team lead by Associate Prof. Dr Alias Abdullah. On behalf of the council I would like to thank the editors. I would like to urge members of MIP and others to make full use of this Journal.

Thank you.