TPR550

STRUCTURE PLANNING
Studies of Town and Regional Planning
College of Built Environment
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam

STUDIO SUPERVISORS

05A 05B
Dr Muhammad Hakim Danial Assoc Prof TPr Dr Marlyana Azyyati Marzukhi
TPr Dr Noraini Omar Chong YM Dr Raja Norashekin Raja Othman
Dr Hamizah Yakob Puan Fatin Nabila Nawawi
Prof TPr Dr Jamalunlaili Abdullah

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the process and procedure in the preparation of a structure plan within the context
of the Malaysian development plan system as stipulated in the Town and CountryPlanning Act 1976 (Act
172). Students are required in a group to prepare a new structure plan or to revise the present structure
plan of a selected state in the country. The State Structure Plan will consist of a key diagram/s with other
illustrations and sketches where necessary and a written statement of general nor strategic policies,
course of actions and flagship projects covering comprehensive sectors for a state as the basis of the
guidance in the preparation of Local Plan.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Determine issues and holistic solutions into development strategies to overcome broad range of
state issues (C4).
2. Perform digital skills on secondary data acquisition and analysis based on-site investigation (P4).
3. Manipulate qualitative and quantitative techniques used to prepare a comprehensive state
structure plan (P4).
4. Initiate responsibility and strong leadership skills in carrying out sectorial studies (A3).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
“Structure plan”, in relation to an area, means the structure plan for the area, and any alteration of the
plan, having effect in the area by virtue of subsection 10(6); and, in relation to any land or building, means
the structure plan, as so defined, for the area in which the land or building is situated; and “draft structure
plan” shall be construed as the context requires; (Section 2, Act 172)
A draft structure plan for an area shall contain or be accompanied by such diagrams, illustrations, and
descriptive matter for the purpose of explaining or illustrating the proposals in the plan, or as may be
prescribed.

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The Draft Structure Plan is a written statement that formulate the policy and general proposals of the
State Authority in respect of the development and use of land in that State.
This includes measures for:

(a) the improvement of the physical living environment, the improvement of communications, the
management of traffic, the improvement of socio-economic well-being and the promotion of economic
growth, and for facilitating sustainable development;
(b) stating the relationship of those proposals to general proposals for the development and use of land
in the neighbouring areas that may be expected to affect that area; and
(c) containing such other matters as may be prescribed

For this semester, PERLIS is chosen as the site for this course.

THAILAND

PERLIS

KEDAH

Source: iplan.townplan.gov.my (2023)

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

WEEK TASK
Week 1 Preliminary Discussion I Studio management and students' profile I
(2/10/2023 – 6/10/2023) Briefing of Structure Plan and tasks distribution I Site background I
Discussion on Inception Report preparation I Base map and land use map
Week 2 Preparation of Inception Report I Summary of fundamental issues I
(9/10/2023 – 13/10/2023) Preparation for data collections
Week 3 Preparation of Inception Report I Finalize data collection methods and
(16/10/2023 – 20/10/2023) expected outcome I Critique session on the Inception Report
Week 4 Submission of Inception Report
(23/10/2023 – 27/10/2023) Presentation on data collected by sectoral [secondary data]
Week 5 Field Trip (30/10/2023 – 3/11/2023)
(30/10/2023- 3/11/2023)
Week 6 Preparation of Technical Report
(6/11/2023 – 10/11/2023)
MID SEMESTER BREAK (13/11/2023-19/11/2023)
Week 7 – 8 Presentation on data analysis and findings I Preparation of Technical
(20/11/2023 – 1/12/2023) Report
Week 9 Critique session on the progress of Technical Report
(4/12/2023 - 8/12/2023)
Week 10 Submission of Technical report (15/12/2023)
(11/12/2023 – 15/12/2023)
Week 11 Preparation of Perlis State Structure Plan 2040 (Draft)
(18/12/23 – 22/12/2023) Table of contents I Prospects and challenges I Future direction I Strategy
and development concepts of Structure Plan I Discussion on development
concept
FESTIVE BREAK (25/12/2023 – 1/1/2024)
Week 12 Progress of Draft Proposal Report I Discussion on development thrust,
(2/1/2024 – 5/1/2024) strategic direction, policies, implementation initiatives and high impact
projects
Week 13 Preparation of final draft report and presentation slides
(8/1/2024 – 12/1/2024)
Week 14 Critiques session and presentation on the Proposal Report
(15/1/2024 – 19/1/2024)
Study Week Submission of Proposal Report
(22/1/2024 – 28/1/2024)

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ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
STAGE OUTPUT
Preliminary Inception Report
Research ▪ Introduction
▪ Background of the study
▪ Related Policies
▪ Preliminary Issues
▪ Aim and objectives
▪ Methods
▪ Expected Outcomes
*1 report combines 5A and
5B
Analysis and Technical Report
Findings ▪ Data collections
▪ Data analysis and
findings
▪ Recommendations
*1 report combines 5A and
5B
Development Draft Proposal Report
Proposal
*1 report 5A and 1 report 5B
Critiques and Presentation
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CRITERIA MARKS
(%)
▪ Introduction 20%
▪ Profiling
▪ Data collection process and procedures
by each sectors
▪ Understanding the RSN requirements
▪ Uses appropriate methods of data 40%
collections
▪ Uses appropriate methodology to analyze
and issue
▪ Interprets and discusses results
▪ Uses illustrations and examples to
provide clarity to the arguments
▪ Ability to produce general
recommendations from the analysis
▪ Uses of graphic presentation to present
the outcomes
▪ Focus on action-oriented program 40%
▪ Provides a clear explanation for each
thrust and strategic direction
▪ Ability to formulate thrust, strategies and
policies based on the outcome from the
analysis
▪ Uses research data/findings that is
acceptable and relevant
▪ Uses appropriate academic language
▪ Well-structured format and presentation
TOTAL 100%
▪ Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge
of Structure Plan
▪ Able to elaborate on information
presented
▪ Uses appropriate visual aids
 Peer Assessment ▪ Contribution to reports and presentation
▪ Punctuality
▪ Commitment and participation in group
discussions

REFERENCES

ACTS
1. Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976 (Akta 172)
2. Kanun Tanah Negara 1965
3. Akta Perhutanan Negara 1984
4. Akta Warisan Kebangsaan 2005
*and other related acts

POLICIES
1. United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
2. Sustainable Development Goals
3. Rancangan Malaysia Kedua Belas (RMK-12)
4. Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama 2030
5. Rancangan Fizikal Negara Keempat (RFN4)
6. Dasar Perbandaran Negara Kedua
7. Dasar Pembangunan Luar Bandar 2030
8. Dasar Perancangan Fizikal Desa Negara 2030
9. Rancangan Fizikal Zon Pesisiran Pantai Negara ke-2 (RPP-2)
10. Dasar Agromakanan Negara 2021-2030
11. Dasar Perumahan Negara 2018-2025
12. Dasar Perumahan Mampu Milik Negara
13. Malaysia’s Smart City Framework
14. Dasar Pengangkutan Negara 2019-2030
15. Dasar Pelancongan Negara 2020-2030
16. Dasar Perhutanan Malaysia
17. Pelan Tindakan Dasar Sekuriti Makanan Negara 2021-2025
18. Dasar Tenaga Negara 2022-2040
19. Dasar Bioteknologi Negara 2.0
20. Dasar Perubahan Iklim Negara
*and other related policies and guidelines

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