Abstract
A comparison of planning law in Malaysia and England reveals that despite some similarities in principle, there remain a number of serious difficulties with Malaysian law. These include a lack of universal application, a lack of policy guidance, and a lack of public participation in both the formulation of development plans and in development control. There are also weaknesses in the application of environmental impact assessment in the planning process. This article examines the two systems from a comparative standpoint. It is concluded that Malaysian law has not developed sufficiently in this field, a problem which is linked to deficiencies in the rule of law, lack of adequate local finance, and a narrow view of the role of lawyers in the planning process.
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