Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the National Physical Plan (NPP) outlines spatial development policies that are in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan which aims for the country to be economically, environmentally and socially resilient.

In addition to the Plan there will be an Index to outline development which will be put to work to ensure that while the nation achieves its prosperous nation goals, the people’s well-being will also be taken care of in full.

The Malaysia Livability Index is the authorities’ urban planning ‘checkbox’ so that all goals and targets set for a certain development are met.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said having a plan and an index in place not only reflects the country’s global commitment towards sustainable development but will also be the coordinating instrument between the federal and state governments.

The NPP – the fourth such document to date – spells out three core developments, 11 strategic directions and 39 actions to guarantee the people’s well-being.

The Livability Index will ensure that issues such as last-mile connectivity, Internet facilities and access to public facilities are looked into in development or urban planning.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE