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Planning Department Operating under the Ministry of Housing and Local Governmenl, The Federal Department ol Town and Country Planning is the overall planning agency responsible ior proper planning of the use, development and conservation of land in Peninsular N4alaysia. Working with the National Loca Government Council (MNKT) and State Planning Councll, the department is responslble in translating the socio-economic objectives and development policies into physical planning and formulating various planning guidelines for urban facillties and envlronmental quality in l\,4alaysian citjes. The State authority assumes responsibility for the planning of land use ancl the developmeni of land within the Siate. To facilitate this, development is guided by the State Structure Plan. lt provldes the instrument which proper land use planning is achieved tor the physical spatial harmony of the State. Working in tandem with this department, city and state authorities use guidelines and policies that are streamlined throuqhout the country. MELAKA CITY IMAGE