Urbanization In Malaysia Essay
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The world today is facing many issues such as hyper urbanization, drastic population growth and poverty problem. These issues have become an inescapable part in 21 centuries life. Today, as a developing country, Malaysia is also experiencing rapid urbanization and increasing of population. According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia, the total population in Malaysia was last recorded around 29 million people in 2013. The increase in internal migration from rural areas to urban ones like Kuala Lumpur resulted in an increased number of migrants in the median and lower income group, who compete for jobs, a place to live or a better, quality life. Few issues pertaining to the basic needs of people such as housing, health, education, and transportation, public facilities, and the most urgent problems are urban poverty and housing for the median and lower income group has been created due to the staggering increase in population every year in Malaysia. In general, the increase in the rapid urbanization and the urban population notably influenced the urban environment and has led the increasing in housing demand of the median or low-income group, particularly in the large urban, like Kuala Lumpur.
Urban growth and development drives the growth of Malaysia's economy. Uncontrolled economic growth and erratic economic crisis will affect the housing price. The recent economy has toned an adverse effect on the housing price. Undoubtedly, to those with a median or low household income is difficult to purchase an own house in the centre of town due to financial constraints. This group of people forces to rent a house instead of buying a house. Normally one’s residence reflects their wealth status and the country economic situation....
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... recognised green rating tool for buildings and it used to promote sustainability in the built environment and provide opportunity to construct green buildings. Since the launched of Malaysia’s own Green Building Index (GBI) in 2009, more and more green buildings can be seen emerging in cities today. It was tremendous for Malaysia to have the Green Building Index as architects have been using foreign benchmarking tools over the years, and yet lacked a single green-branded building. For continuity and consistency, it is necessary that every discipline in the building industry to take initiatives towards designing and buid buildings to comply with the Green Building Index.
From my personal standpoint, develop green design is a good approach to affordable housing. It is not only a global issue, but a major concern, especially in developing countries such as Malaysia.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that malaysia is experiencing rapid urbanization and increasing of population. the increase in internal migration from rural areas to urban ones resulted in an increased number of migrants.
- Explains that uncontrolled economic growth and erratic economic crisis will affect the housing price. affordable housing was introduced in 1971 under malaysia new economic policy.
- Explains that urban development and the global environment are inextricably linked. green buildings are everywhere and their growth is booming in recent years.
- Explains that every country has its own green assessment rating system, such as malaysia green building index (gbi), leed for united states, green mark for singapore, bean society limited for hong kong, etc.
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