Associate Prof. Dr. Melasutra Binti Md Dali

MALAYSIAN URBAN PLANNING RESEARCH DIRECTORY

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Associate Prof. Dr. Melasutra bt. Md Dali Ph.D., University Of Melbourne, Australia MURP, University Of Wisconsin, Madison B.Sc. Wisconsin University, Green Bay, Wisconsin Universiti Malaya (UM) Associate Professor 03 – 7967 5896

Urban Studies and Planning, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : dr.melasutra@um.edu.my : http://umexpert.um.edu.my/ Prof. Dr. Melasutra Binti Md Dali : Land Use & Social Planning (Urban Land Use. Land Sustainability) Recreational Planning (Urban Recreation, Open Space)

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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION THESSIS

BOOKS 1. Melasutra Md Dali dan Mohd Zulfa Awang, Perception of Neighbourhood Open Space : Sustainability of Urban Green Areas ((T)Anggapan Peranan Kawasan Lapang Kejiranan : Ke arah Pengekalan Ruang Hijau Bandar). Norhaslina Hassan (ed) Dinamika Sosial Bandar, Penerbit Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur ,2006, pg 305-320 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 2. Prof Mohd Razali Agus dan Melasutra Md Dali, Achieving Zero Slums by 2005.(Mencapai Setinggan Sifar Menjelang 2005), Mohd Razali Agus dan Yazid Salleh (ed) Pengurusan Perbandaran, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, 2004, pg 143-156. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication);

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BOOKS 3. Melasutra Md Dali, the Application of Social Impact Assessment in Local Plan Study. (Penggunaan Kaedah Dampak Sosial dalam Kajian Rancangan Tempatan), Yahya Ibrahim, Mohd Razali Agus. (ed) Penialian Dampak Sosial Utusan Publication and Distributor Sdn Bhd, Julai, 2003, page 62-75 . ISBN 967-61-1484-7; 4. Melasutra Md Dali, Planning Urban Spaces in The Interest of Children: The Malaysian Experience . Hank Lim and Ranjit Singh (ed) Values And Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Some Comparative Studies. Center of Advance Studies Conference Series. Faculty of Arts and Social Science, National University of Singapore, Nov 1998. pg 341-348. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 5. Melasutra Md Dali, Persepsi Penduduk Terhadap Kawasan Lapang Dan Kepentinganya Dalam Masyarakat Masa Kini, Mohd Razali Agus and Fashbir Sidin, (ed) Pembangunan Ekonomi dan Sosial di Malaysia .

Anthropology Publication Unit, University Malaya,1998, Pg 186-195. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 6. Melasutra Md Dali, Planning Urban Spaces in The Interest of Children: The Malaysian Experience. Hank Lim and Ranjit Singh (ed) Values And Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Some Comparative Studies. Center of Advance Studies Conference Series. Faculty of Arts and Social Science, National University of Singapore, Nov 1998. pg 341-348. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication).

CONFERENCE PAPERS 1. Melasutra Md Dali, Selamat Datang Ke Kuala Lumpur: Interpretasi Ruang, Aktiviti dan Tempat terhadap Pengunjung ASEAN. Seminar Malaysia-Indonesia, 26-30 June 2008, Universiti Gadja Mada, Jogjakarta Indonesia. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 2. Melasutra Md Dali, Bencana Alam dan Pembangunan Mapan: Suatu Penilaian Pasca Kemusnahan , Seminar Malaysia-Indonesia, 17-20 July 2007, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University Malaya (Non-ISI/NonSCOPUS Cited Publication); 3. Nikmatul Adha Nordin, Melasutra Md Dali, Norhaslina Hasan, Wan Rafyah Wan Muhd Zin, Suhardi Perwira Negara Shuib, Social Integration in Urban Neighbourhoods, 18-19 September 2006, ICSH . Pulau Pinang.

(Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 4. Melasutra Md Dali, Contemporary Urbanization and welfare Issues of Urban Society. Perbandaran dan isu semasa kebajikan masyarakat bandar, Seminar Masyarakat Bandar dan isu-isu Kebajikan Semasa, 28 Ogos 2006, Parkroyal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 5. Melasutra Md Dali, The women roles in Nation Building. Peranan Wanita Dalam Pembangunan Ummah , 11 Februari 2006, Seminar Maal Hijrah dan Pembangunan Ummah, Biro Wanita Kementerian Pembangunan Sosial dan Urbanisasi , Sarawak. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 6. Melasutra Md Dali, No Place to Play or Nothing to Play? Re-viewing playscapes for children social inclusion , Cities for People Congress, 8th International Asian Planning Schools Association Congress, 11-14 September, 2005, Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel , Pulau Pinang, (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 7. Melasutra Md Dali, Parade Ground ke Dataran Merdeka: Manifestasi Sejarah Sosial dalam Perancangan Bandar Era Globalisasi , Seminar Sejarah Sosial Malaysia Peringkat Kebangsaan dan Serantau, 8-9 Julai 2005, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 8. Melasutra Md Dali, Empowering Urban Women in Globalizing Age. Memperkasa Peranan Wanita Bandar dalam Era Globalisasi , Seminar Wanita Era Baru, 26 Mac 2005, Universiti Malaya. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication);

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CONFERENCE PAPERS 9. Melasutra Md Dali, Urban open spaces as a function of lifestyle and space characteristics: The Malasyian context. Proceeding for Open Space-People Place, The Hub, Edinburgh , United Kingdom, 26 -29 October 2004. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 10. Melasutra Md Dali dan Mohd Zulfa Awang, Perception of Neighbourhood Open Space : Sustainability of Urban Green Areas (T)Anggapan Peranan Kawasan Lapang Kejiranan : Ke arah Pengekalan Ruang Hijau Bandar Simposium Kebangsaan Dinamika Masyarakat Bandar: Kea rah kualiti hdiudp mapan. 18-19 May 2004, Hotel Hilton Petaling Jaya. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 11. Melasutra Md Dali, Crossing Boundaries: Qualitative Research in Developmental Planning Policy , Paper presented in the 2nd Qualitative Research Convention: Theory and Practice, 22 and 23 October 2003, Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 12. Melasutra Md Dali, Socio -Political Scenario of Urban Malay by the Year 2010 Paper presented at the Seminar of Alor Setar Maju 2010, organized by Kota Setar Municipal Council, 29 June 2002, Dewan Besar MPKS, Menara MPKS, Alor Setar. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 13. Melasutra Md Dali , Perceived value of urban residential park in the case of limited resources Paper presented in International Human Development Program in Bonn , Germany, 1 June 16 June 2002. (NonISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 14. Prof Mohd Razali Agus and Melasutra Md Dali, Hosing Development: Challenges faced by Local Authorities challenges in Klang Valley towards the goal of Zero Squatters Living by 2005 . Paper presented for Workshop on Urban Management Indonesia Malaysia, Sunway, Lagoon Resort Hotel, 23-25 March 2001. (Non-ISI/NonSCOPUS Cited Publication); 15. Ass. Prof. Dr Roziah Omar and Melasutra Md Dali , Social Impact Assessment of Highway Development and application of Focus Groups and In-depth Interviews: Prioritizing Local Inputs as Determinants in Social Impact Assessment , Paper presented for Seminar on Social Impact Assessment, Equatorial Hotel, 13 February 2001. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 16. Norhaslina Hassan, Melasutra Md Dali, Jamalunlaili Abdullah, Tall Building, High Density: Reality and Challenges of Urban Living Bangunan Tinggi, Kawasan Padat, Realiti dan cabaran Kehidupan Bandar, paper presented at National Symposium of Malaysian Society: Issue and Challenges in the 21 Century. Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel, 22-24 July 2001. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 17. Melasutra Md Dali (1999) Study of Community Facilities for Local Plan Pangkor Island, Report for Department of City Planning, Kuala Lumpur, 1999. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 18. Melasutra Md Dali, Potential use of Social Impact Assessment in the Local Plan Study. Proceeding of National Seminar on Social Impact Assesment, University Malaya, Jun 29 1999. (Application of SIA in Local Plan Study: A possible Approach for Public Participation). Proceeding for National Social Impact Assessment). (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 19. Melasutra Md Dali, Urban Metropolitan Open Spaces: Case Study of Kuala Lumpur: Current Perspective Proceeding for Seminar of Urban Development and Planning, Department Of Anthropology and Sociology, July 25, 1998 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 20. Mohd Razali Agus & Melasutra Md Dali, Planning and Management of The Urban Environment: The Malaysian Case. Proceeding for Conference on The Challenge of Urbanization: Socio-Cultural and Spatial Transformation, Semarang, Indonesia, January 7-8 , 1997 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 21. Melasutra Md Dali, 'Provision of Urban Services in Low-Income Community The Malaysian Experience'.

Proceeding of World Housing Congress, XXIV IAHS, Ankara, Turkey, May 27- June 1, 1996.pg 1371-1384 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication);

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CONFERENCE PAPERS 22. Melasutra Md Dali , Using and conceiving open space in the existing communities. Proceeding of National Research for Science Social, 29-30 September 1996. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 23. Mohd Razali Agus, Melasutra Md Dali and Syra M. Maidin, "A review of Plannning Schools in Malaysia:Towards Introducing A New Approach to Planning Education", Proceeding of Third International Congress of The Asian Planning Schools Association at National University of Singapore, 22-24 Sept 1995.

(Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 24. Melasutra Md Dali, "Planning Urban Space in the Interest of Children".. Proceeding of Fifth MalaysiaSingapore Forum at National University of Singapore, 11-13 December 1995.pp 1-348 (Non-ISI/NonSCOPUS Cited Publication); 25. Mohd Razali Agus and Melasutra Md Dali, 'Recreational Planning in the Development Process of Kuala Lumpur : Proceeding of Seminar Spatial and Regional Development, Department of Geography and Mathematics, the Autlet Century, Jakarta, Indonesia 27-28 October 1994.pp1-16 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 26. Berkongsi Pengalaman, Bersama Meraih Kejayaan., Bengkel Motivasi Pelajar RPPP, 03 Aug 2007, (University); 27. Bencana Alam dan Pembangunan Mapan: Suatu Penilaian Pasca Kemusnahan, Seminar 50 Tahun Merdeka Malaysia -Indonesia, 17 Jul 2007 to 20 Jul 2007, (International); 28. Keupayaan Mobiliti Kanak-kanak Sekolah dalam Persekitaran Bandar Kontemporari., Bengkel Halatju Penyelidikan E-Science, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, UM, 10 Nov 2006 to 12 Nov 2006, (University); 29. Peranan Wanita Dalam Pembangunan Ummah, Seminar Maal Hijrah dan Pembangunan Ummah, 11 Feb 2006, (National); 30. No Place to Play or Nothing to Play? Re-viewing playscapes for children social inclusion, Cities for People Congress, 8th International Asian Planning Schools Association Congress,, 11 Sep 2005 to 14 Sep 2005, (International); 31. Parade Ground ke Dataran Merdeka: Manifestasi Sejarah Sosial dalam Perancangan Bandar Era Globalisasi ,, Seminar Sejarah Sosial Malaysia Peringkat Kebangsaan dan Serantau,, 22 Jul 2005 to 23 Jul 2005, (University); 32. Memperkasakan Peranan Wanita di Bandar, Seminar Wanita Era Baru, 26 Mar 2005, (University); 33. Urban open spaces as a function of lifestyle and space characteristics: The Malasyian context., Open Space People Place Conference, 26 Oct 2004 to 29 Oct 2004, (International); 34. (T) anggapan peranan kawasan lapang kejiranan: Kearah pengekalan kawsan hijau bandar., Simposium Kebangsaan Dinamika Masyarakat Bandar; Kearah Mencapai kualiti mapan., 18 May 2004 to 19 May 2004, (University); 35. Municipalities assessment of public parks and open space needs towards achieving sustainable development., Urban Dimension of Environmental Change: Science, Exposures, Policies and Technologies, 28 May 2004 to 29 May 2004, (International); 36. Crossing Boundaries: Qualitative Research in Developmental Planning Policy., 2nd Qualitative Research Convention : Theory and Practice, 22 Oct 2003 to 23 Oct 2003, (University); 37. Local Parks : their particular functions, Workshop of International Human Development, Environmental and Land use Changes, 03 Jun 2002 to 14 Jun 2002, (International); 38. -, National Symposium on Malaysian Society: Issues and Challenges in 21st Century, 22 Jul 2001 to 24 Jul 2001, (National); 39. Applikasi Penilaian Dampak Sosial dalam Proses Penyediaan Rancngan Tempatan:Satu Tinjauan Kemungkinan, National Seminar on Social Impact Assessment, 29 Jun 1999, (National);

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CONFERENCE PAPERS 40. Metropolitan Urban Open Spaces: Current Perspective., Seminar on Development and Planning, 25 Jul 1998, (University); 41. Managing the Growth of Tourism Industry: The Malaysian Experience., Seventh Malaysia-Singapore Forum, 30 Dec 1998, (International); 42. Provision of Urban Services in Low Income Community, World Housing Congress XXIV IAHS, 27 Jun 1996 to 01 Jun 1996, (International); 43. Planning in the Interest of Children, Fifth Malaysian- Singapore Forum, 11 Dec 1995 to 14 Dec 1995, (International).

JOURNAL ARTICLES 1. Melasutra Md Dali.2010. Children's Experience of the Physical Outdoor Environment in Urban Neighbourhoods and the Implications for Planning and Policy.Journal Of Design and Built Environment Vol 6, June 2010, pg 45-61. (SCOPUS-Cited Publication); 2. Melasutra Md Dali. Urban Open Spaces in 21 Century: Concept Dynamics and Role Intergration. (Kawasan Lapang Bandar dalam Abad 21: Dinamika Konsep and Kesepaduan Peranan , Man and Society. Journal Of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya.2004, pg 1-12. (NonISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 3. Melasutra Md Dali, Development of Kuala Lumpur Urban Parks: The past and It s Present, Jurnal Sejarah, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya. No.11, 2003. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 4. Melasutra Md Dali, Positioning Malaysian Tourism: Future Challenges , JATI, Journal of South East Asian Department, Vol 7, 2001, pg 150 158. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 5. Melasutra Md Dali, The City against the Child: Planning Idealism in Retrospect , Man and Society, New Series Volume 12, December 2000. Journal Of Anthropology and Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya. pg150-158. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 6. Melasutra Md Dali, Some Overview of Legislation and Guidelines for Children Play Space in Residential Environment , An Urban and Regional Planning Journal of Malaysia, Federal Department of Town and Country Planning Issue No 5, Dec 1997, pp51-61 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication); 7. Melasutra Md Dali, The Urbanization Process and The Planning of Open Space Man and Society, Journal of Anthropology and Sociology, Issue 8 December 1993. Pp 36-46. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication).

Research and Development Division Federal Department of Town and Country Planning, Peninsular Malaysia

MALAYSIAN URBAN PLANNING RESEARCH DIRECTORY

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS 1. Ke Arah Petempatan Berdayahuni: Program Peremajaan Kejiranan Berpendapatan Rendah Di Petaling Jaya, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2009; 2. Social Planning Studies; Women and Children, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008; 3. Recreational Open Space Planning, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008; 4. Urban Land Use and Sustainability, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008; 5. Formation of Friendly Pre-school environment in urban areas., Co-Researchers, 2008-2007, Vote-F; 6. Morfologi Bandar Rawang, Co-Researchers, 2007-2008, Vote-F; 7. Urban Parks: Knowing What We Are Getting From Our Tax Money?, Co-Researchers, 2007-2008, Vote F; 8. Mapping of Social Impact of Orang Asli Redevelopment Project Using GIS in Selangor, Co-Researchers, 2007-2008, FRGS; 9. Formasi Komuniti Mesra Kanak-kanak Pra-Sekolah di Bandar-bandar Utama Malaysia,, Co-Researchers, 2006-2007; 10. Evaluating Social Integration in Urban Neighborhoods in Klang Valley, Principal Investigator(PI), 2005-2006, Centre for Economic Development and Etnic Relations (CEDER) University of Malaya; 11. Evaluating Social Integration in Urban Neighborhoods in Klang Valley, Co-Researchers -, 2005-2006, Centre for Economic Development and Ethnic Relations; 12. Toward a Sustainable Kuala Lumpur. Funding;, Co-Researchers, 2005-2006, Vote-F; 13. Urban Open Spaces in Urban Residential Areas in Kuala Lumpur., Co-Researcher, 2002-2004, University of Melbourne Internal Research Grant; 14. Comparative Study of Open Space Provision in 2 Municipalities., Co-Researchers, 1999-1999, Vote-F; 15. Coastal Tourism Development Study, Co-Researchers, 1996, Vote-F; 16. Urban Poverty Study, Co-Researchers, 1994-1995, IRPA; 17. Studies of Urban Poverty in Peninsular Malaysia, Co-Researchers, 1993-1994, Academic of Malay Studies.

ACADEMIC DISTINTION AND AWARDS 1. Silver Medal for 2009 UM Expo, University Malaya, 2009; 2. Second Best Poster For Conference On Sustainable Forestry In Theory And Practice: Recent Advances In Inventory And Monitoring, Statistics And Modeling, Information And Knowledge Management And Policy Science, 5-8 April 2005, University of Edinburgh, UK., University of Edinburgh, UK, 2005; 3. First for Anugerah Buku Terbaik FRIM, Kategori Buku, 2004., FRIM, 2004; 4. Second for Anugerah Penerbitan Terbaik FRIM, Kategori Teknikal, 2004., FRIM, 2004; 5. 2001 Excellent Service Awards Vertical Salary Increment, FRIM, 2001; 6. Third Best Poster for Conference on Forestry and Forest Products Research 2001, 1-3 Oct 2001, Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur., FRIM, 2001.

Source: Faculty of Art and Science, UM Website (http://umexpert.um.edu.my) Updated: Oktober, 2012

Research and Development Division Federal Department of Town and Country Planning, Peninsular Malaysia