The state intervention in achieving a quality urban living standard

Wan Nor Azriyati Wan Abd Aziz, Noor Rosly Hanif and Faizah Ahmad

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 2008, vol. 1, issue 4, 337-351

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to present how the state government can successfully intervene in providing better quality of urban living standard in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach - The paper approaches the issue of state intervention by using a case study of a former squatters’ colony area in Bandar Baru Sentul in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Findings - The paper establishes that for many decades the governance of Kuala Lumpur has played an active role in designing and implementing a wide range of housing policies to eradicate squatters’ settlement in the city, consequently fulfilling the aspirations of low‐income people to become part of the home owning democracy. Practical implications - This paper attempts to encourage public policy makers and local authorities to undertake a more active role in providing better quality of urban living standard through the establishment of strong institutional capacity. Originality/value - The paper provides information on how the state government provides a range of mixed policies to rehabilitate squatters’ colonies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Keywords: Standard of living; Malaysia; Government policy; Town planning; Housing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1108/17538270810908632

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