HEALTIN CITIES - HEALTIN ISLANDS PROGRAMME
The WHO progrannne "Healthy Cities - Healthy Islands" fur the Western Pacific Regioo has been developed in response to the need of Member States to integrate effurts of various stakeholders in improving the health ofpeople living in urban areas and islands It is implemented following the concepts and approach outlined in "New Horizons in HeaIth~, a WHO initiative for the Western Pacific Region which was adopted by the WHO Western Pacific Regional Conunittee in 1994. The objectives are:
(I) to minimize health hazards in urban areas/islands through the integration of health and mvironrneortal protectioo measures in the physical and ec:ooomic planning process; (2) to enhance the quality of the physical and social mvironment supportive of health in urban and island settings; (3) to increase public awareness towards healthier behaviour, lifustyle and habits;
(4) to improve the provision of health services through developing appropriate health care systems in urban areas and islands; and (5) to upgrade country capabilities and develop policies to improve health in urban areas and islands through better intersectoral coordination and public participation
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This document was originally prepared by staff of the Johor State Health Departmmt and Johor Bahru City Council, Malaysia in coonectioo with the development of a plan of action fur Healthy City - Johor Bahru with the support of WHO. ****.******** ••••• ** ••••• ***** •••••••••••••• ** •••••••• *•••••••••• ******** ••• ********* •• **
The documents in the Healthy Cities - Healthy Islands Series are published infunnally by the WHO Western Pacific Regional Environmental Health Centre. The findings, interpretations and conclusions are entirely those of the authors. Printed and distributed by: World Health Organization Western Pacific Regiooal Environmental Health Centre (EHC) P.O. Box 12550 50782 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: 60-3-94803\\ Fax: 60-3-9482349
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 Economic Profile Social and Physical Profile 2
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URBANIZATION AND HEALTH URBAN HEALTH PLAN - TOWARDS A HEALTIfY JOHOR BAHRUCITY 3.1 3.2 3.3
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Vision for a Healthy Jobor Bahru City by the Year 2005 Missioo for a Healthy Jobor Bahru City by the Year 2005 Plan of Action
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CONCLUSION
ANNEX - DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION
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I. INTRODUCTION
Johor Baltru lies at the southemmost part of Peninsular MaJaysia, approp".ately making it the southern gateway to MaJaysia. From a smaJl village established in 1885 with the inhabitants comprising mostJy fishermen and fiumers, Johor Baltru has grown into a city with a population of nearly haJf a million, covering an area of approximately 119.5 square kilometres. Johor Baltru to\\11 was formerly managed by Johor Baltru MunicipaJ Council. It was officiaJly proclainJed a city in January 1994. The lohor Baltru City Council, as the Local Authority Board, is responsible for the administration, planning and development of the city. The structural plan which is inlplemented and revised every five years is targeted towards making Johor Bahru a unique, interesting and efficient city.
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Economic Profile
lohor Baltru city is the capital of the state of lohor. Business and trading activities are focused at the city centre and its surrounding. Hotels, shopping complexes and commercial buildings as well as financiaJ mstitutions are located here. IndustriaJ development has helped create many job opportunities. Industrial areas such as Tebrau, Larkin, Tebrau Jaya and Tan!poi Jaya provide well planned basic facilities. Presently, Johor Baltru has 570 factories in operation, 140 under construction and a totaJ of 770 factory projects that have been approved. The types of industries are mostly electric and electronics, textiles and te"tile products, clothes and food manufacturing.
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Social and Ph"sical Profile Housing Various types of houses are built on each housing development sIte This concept allows for interaction among people of different income groups and hence help build a caring society. Basic amenities and facililles such as shops, schools, community halls and children's playgrounds are provided. Today, there are 97800 housmg units and the number is expected to rise further in line with the increase in population. At present, there are 24 secondary schools that accommodate a totaJ of 37 280 students and 55 primary schools with a totaJ of 54 166 students. Almost all children attend primary or lower secondary schools. Religious schools offer formaJ religious education. Such schools are under the administration of Johor' s Islamic Department. There are two teacher training colleges in the city and a University just outside the city limits. The city has an outdoor Stadium which can accommodate up to 40 000 spectators Another two stadiums, an indoor stadium and a hockey stadium, built in 1992, are easily accessible to aJl. Johor Bahru also offers golfing facilities. Lido Beach and Stulang Beach are most ideaJ for jogging, evening walks and fresh air. Here, jogging tracks and exercise facilities are
Education
Sports and Recreation
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provided. There are many other public parks that are easily acx:essible in many areas of the city. Examples include Urban Forest, the Place Garden, Linear Garden and City Square.
2_ URBANIZAnON AND HEAL m
The world is undergoing and will continue to undergo rapid urbanizatioo. By the year 2020, it is estimated that more than 30 cities in the world will have popUlations of more than 20 million. However, the majority of those staying in urban conglomerations, especially in developing countries, will not be living in comfort, nor will they be in optimal health. The role and responsibilities of the city councilor local government authority will become more pronounced and will act as the 'highest authority' in comparisat to the Federal Government, whose role will become increasingly limited. This is consistent with the global trend towards decentralization of politics and administratioo. Health problems in urban regions will multiply as the rapid urbaniz3tion process ex~ the ability of the local city councilor local authority to provide basic necessities, such as housing, health care, environmental protectioo and sanitation, and job opportunities, among other things.
In Jobor Bahru, some of the urbanization problems faced by the city are the mushrooming of squatters arising from migrants, pollution, sewerage, waste disposal, unemployment and occupational health.
3. URBAN HEALTH PLAN - TOWARDS A HEALTHY JOHOR BAHRU CITY
Jobor Bahru city responded to the global challenge of urbanization problems by taking part in the Healthy City project. The project started in 1994 and is jointly organized with the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective oftbe Healthy City project of Jobor Bahru is to improve the health status of local citizens by improving the quality of life and providing better health care facilities. Other objectives include: • • To increase awareness of health issues in the city's development. To include the participation ofmultisectoral agencies in the preparation and implementation ofa plan of action. To increase the city council's ability to handle issues and problems with a more practical and holistic approach.
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3.1
V ISlon for a Healthv lahar Bahru City by the Year 2005 A healthy lahar Bahru city will be one where
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There will be a mature, democratic, community-{)rientcd society, strong in religious, spiritual, and moral values and enjoying a high and optimal level of health There will be a thriving and resilient economy wi:h emphasis on high technology, capital intensive indusuy, commerce and information technolog)', taking full advantage of its strategic location in the regIon.
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The population will live in a healthy, aesthetic environment, free of pollution with ample green open spa"" that provides sufficient opportunities for leisure and recreation.
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Mission for a Healthy Johor Bahru Citv by the Year 2005
The viSion of a healthy iohor Bahru city is to be achieved by a strong political will and commitment, and multisectoral collaboration with the full support and participation of the community.
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Plan of Action
A plan of action for a Healthy lohor Bahru City was formulated in May 1995 in which 15 government departments and local agencies were involved. The plan is a continuing initiative in developing and improving the quality of the environment, including both the physical and social aspects. It also includes the development of its human resources to enable the local citizens to lead a healthy lifestyle. The "Vision of a Healthy city', which includes environmental, social and economical aspects, was formulated.
In developing the Plan of Action, a few healthy city principles were taken as guidelines. Among them were that:• • Activities would be based on observations of problems and issues of iohor Bahru City. There would be community participation amongst local citizens and non-governmental organizations. Citizens at all levels would benefit from the project. The detailed Plan of Action is given in the Annex.
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3.3.1
Phase I • • • Formation of steering commIttee Public involvement and support Increase awareness of the Healthy City movement
Members of the Steering Committee are officers from the lohor Bahru City Council and the Health Department of the State of lohor. lbis conunittee would act as the nucleus and prime mover of the Healthy City Project. Connections are formed to obtain input and response from all aspects, including the preparation and implementation of the plan of action. In an effort to get total involvement and strong support, discussion sessions were held. This involved conferences among departments and agencies and also a series discussions with staff from WHO. 3.3.2 Phase 2 • • • • State Government recognition Acceptance of the plan of action Increased awareness and publicity of Health\' City Mobilization of resources
The experience from lohor Bahru City's success in initiating the project was presented in two semmars:
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Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Environment and Urban Management, 11-13 May 1995 in lohor Bahru, Malaysia. National Conference on Healthy City, 31 luly - I August 1995, Kuala Lumpur.
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A series of discussion sessions were held by the steering conunittee. From the current plan of action, certain activities were given priority for implementation. A publicity programme was held together with a televised Clean and Beautiful lohor Bahru City progranune in November 1995. A "Gotong Royong" (a traditional Malaysian form of community self-help and participation project) to clean the lohor River was also held. Response from the local citizens was very encouraging. To increase the awareness of the Healthy City initiative amongst local citizens, an exhibition was held over 4 days in December 1995 in conjunction with World Town Planning Day in lohor Bahru. A random survey of the local citizens' opinion of the city was carried out. Healthy lohor Bahru city was launched on lanuary 1996 by the Chief Minister of the State of lohor YAB. Tuan Haji Abdul Ghani Othman, at the City Square.
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Among the progranune activities held were: • Introduction of the Healthy City logo
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An aerobics session Cycling expedition Healthy City Exhibition Essay writing and poster drawing contest fur school children A cultural show Distribution of Healthy City Pamphlets Radio talk show
The response from leaders of state government, private sectors, non-govemmental organizations and local citizens was overwhelming. This was a great recognition of the Healthy City project. This recognition is important as the Healthy City Project is a holistic approach towards an increase in physical, mental and social well-being in society. To develop this, cooperation from all sectors is needed. Various specialist professionals are also involved. including town planners, engineers, sociologists, public health professionals, etc. 3.3.3 Phase 3 • • • • Implementation of the Plan of Action Project supervision and evaluation Distribution of WHO reading materials Information exchange
The steering committee, with support from departments and agencies involved in the plan of action for a Healthy Johor Bahru City, had revised the prepared action plan. Certain programmes which were given priority had already been implemented either by the city COWlcil or relevant departments and agencies. Among the programmes implemented., onginS or awaiting implementation are: • • • Clean and Beautiful Programme Solid Waste Disposal System Hawkers Refurmation Programme
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Central Business District Redevelopment Programme Dengue Free Programme in Bandar Baru UDA Dengue Free Programme in schools Increase in ImmWlizatioo Coverage Programme in slum areas Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Programme with NGO: 'Cancer'
Other departments and agencies which are also involved have their own plans At the end of phase 3. all information is expected to be collected fur project evaluation, including the indicators of Healthy City. To keep abreast with the global Healthy City Programme. the steering committee receives literature from WHO, from time to time.
4. CONCLUSION
The Healthy lohor Bahru City project is a continuing initiative. It needs support and cooperation from all sectors, and a more practical and holistic approach. To achieve its vision, involvement of and contribution from the public and private sectors, noo-governmental organizations and local citizens are much needed in realizing the city council's ambition in making lohor Bahru a Healthy City.
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ANNEX DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION
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Environment Economy Social
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ENVIRONMENT
VISION FOR A HEAL THY laHaR BAHRU CITY "Clean air, safe and adequate water, affordable housing in safe neighbourhood with adequate parks and open space and an affordable public transportation system"
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: I Drainage is efficient so as to avoid flooding, blockage and nuisance, and should be free from pollution PLAN OFACTION-]
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
River and drainage system
a. Pollution (WQn Skudai River 70.51 Segget River 23.43 Tebrau River 73.54 Normal WQI 80 - 100 clean 60 - 80 mild pollution o - 60 polluted b. Flash floods
a. Improve on the existing drainage facilities (review present system) b. More 'silt-trap' to be built c. Enforcement on developers d. Educate the public
50% improvement by year 2005
City CouncilfLocal Authority
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• Blockage • Heavy siltation - Disposal of solid by public - Lack of gradient
75% of the area must be free from flood
e. Rubbish traps in river
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Improvement and effectiveness of solid waste collection.
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Annex OBJECTIVE: 2 Houses are affordable in safe neighbourhood, architecturally pleasing and structurally sound uU
PLAN
OF· AcTION
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J AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTMTIES
TIME FRAME
Housing and buildings
a. Inadequate affordable houses
- Resettlement - More affordable flats, cluster design
By year 2005
State Government
Number of house owners
b. Inadequate control of ownership
- Review on present status of ownership - Limit ownership to foreigners
c. Poor zoning of housing development ------
- Enforcement on zoning - Strictly to City Council structure plan -_ .. ----- ---------
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: 3 Factories that are properly located, structurally sound with pollution level consistent with or better than the pennissible standard -
PLAN
OF
ACTION INDICATOR TIME FRAME Now and on going
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Industries
1. Illegal factories
I. Resiting 2. Enforcement
Number of inappropriately located factory/ factories Number of contravention of Effluent Standards
100% relocation
2. Pollution
I. Enforcement - Clean Air Regulations 1978 - Environmental quality regulations
Department of Environment
50% reduction
3. Toxic waste disposal
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Extract data from Dames and Moore
Proper transit, storage, security of toxic waste
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Annex OBJECTIVE: 4 A Healthy City is one where the transportation system and service are efficient, adequate and do not contribute to pollution ----_._-~----,
PLAN OF COMPONENT ISSUES
ACTION
ACTMTIES
INDICATOR
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Road and transport
Air pollution a. Traffic jam • Inadequate public transportation • Inadequate road network Old cars and poor maintenance of cars - Restructured zone -Improved, reliable and efficient public transport (MRT, LRT) - Diverting heavy vehicles - Proper bus lanes at bus stop - Catalytic converter - Use unleaded petrol - Promote use ofCNG - Car pool - Before renewing road tax to check cars (cars more than 10 years) -
Suspended particles Std. 133 1994 158
Now and on gomg By year 2005 Department of Environment City Council Road and Transport Department
Reach 6.5 (standard) Reach 133 (standard)
There is a decrease in the compliance of black smoke. emission from '92-94'
Increase the compliance to at least 80%
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PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES
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ACTION INDICATOR TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED Department of Environment City Council Road and Transport Department
EVALUATION
Road and transport (cont'd)
Noise pollution
1. Ensure motorcycles
do not modify exhaust system - Enforcement 2. 2-stroke engine motorcycles should be gradually phased out
Noise level of motorcycles - 778%(94) - 52.2% (93)
Increase further to 90% compliance by year 2000
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Annex
OBJECTIVE: 5 A Healthy City is one which has efficient solid waste management system and where citizens are committed to waste reduction and recycling -- - ---- - - - - - -
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PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES
OF
ACTION
INDICATOR
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Solid waste disposal
1. Inadequate collection system
- Proper and modem equipment for collection - Follow strictly to schedule of collection and disposal
City Council
Domestic - once in 2 days Commercial - daily - Segregation of the type of solid waste (e.g. recyclable material) --------
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PLAN
OF
ACTION TIME FRAME By year 2005
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTMTIES - Convert to sanitary landfill at new site (Kulai Young)
INDICATOR Number of disposals area converted to sanitary landfills
AGENCIES INVOLVED City Council
EVALUATION 100% conversion
Solid waste disposal Inefficient disposal (cont'd) system - Now controlled tipping
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Annex OBJECTIVE: 6 A Healthy City is one wbich has efficient sewage system that is affordable, operable with effluent meeting required standard C-PLAN COMPONENT Sewerage system ISSUES ACTMTIES OF ACTION INDICATOR TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED City COWlcil 'Indah Water Consortium'
EVALUATION
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1. Proper monitoring . 1. Numberof Insufficient and Now and on going inefficient maintenance of the existing system complaints received regarding of sewerage system sewerage system (Date?) 2. Monitor the efficient flow standard (sewerage and effluent 1979) 2. Existing slum areas - ----
Number of houses with flush latrines
90% have flush latrines
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OBJECTIVE: 7 A Healthy City is one that has ample safe open spacelparksllakes/ponds offering recreational opportunities to meet the needs of everyone
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OF
ACTION
-I TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED City Council EVALUATION
COMPONENT Parks and open space
ISSUES 1. Inadequate open
ACTMTIES Implementation as planned by City Council
INDICATOR Number of open space to population
space
2. Improper maintenance L-.
• Schedule park maintenance programme
Number of maintenance visits
City Council
At least once a year
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ECONOMY
VISION FOR A HEALTHY JOHOR BAHRU CITY BY THE YEAR 2005 A CITY WITH STABLE AND PROGRESSrvE ECONOMIC GROWlH WHERE TIlERE IS EMPLOYMENT FOR EVERYONE WITH FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH.
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: I A Healthy City is one with a thriving and resilient economy that provides ample job opportunities with trained and disciplined labour force that meets the economic and development needs of the city PLAN OF ---:A.CTION-
I AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME By year 2005
1. Employment
I. Labour intensive
Upgrading industries to high technology
State Industrial Development CommitteelUPEN
Percentage of high technology industries by year 2005 Number of squatter houses
2. Immigrant labour
Suitable housing schemes 1. Skill training
From 1996
2. Labourforce
1. Worker attitude
Human Resource Department Media
Number of skilled workers Number of training centres Workers' income
- Complacent - Choosy - Unskilled
More training centres Promotion through mass media + (TCT) Review workers' salary Yearly
Labour Dep artment
Turnover rate ----- - - ----
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[ COMPONENT ISSUES
PLAN OF
ACTION EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
3. Industry
1. Technology -Low - Medium -High
Promote high tech industry
Percentage of high State Industrial Development Committee technology industries
Upgrading low and medium industry to high technology Bringing in latest high tech industry Centralize/zoning
2. Location - Decentralization
Relocation of scattered factories Construction of new factories in stipulated areas
Percentage of exming industry/operating outside State Industrial Development Committee zone
3. Lack of Varieties Unstable market
Encourage variety of industries Types of industries State Industrial Development Committee Develop guidelines and quotas Encourage industries to use local raw material Increase in number of industries using local raw material
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4. Low usage of local raw materials
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: 2 A Healthy City is one where every employer complies with minimum statutory standards for the protection of health and safety of its employees and they enjoy cordial and constructive employer - employee relationship PLAN OF ACTION TIME FRAME From 1995
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
4, Health and safety of workers
I, Environmental pollution
- Monitoring of pollution - Law enforcement
Dept. of Environment (DOE) Health Department Local Authority Dept. of Environment (DOE) Local Authority Mass Media Information Department Education Department
River pollution Air pollution
- Environmental education
2, Lack of enforcement officers
' Increase number of enforcement officers , Privatization of monitoring environmental pollution
From 1996
Dept, of Environment (DOE) Health Department Local Authority
, Number of enforcement officers _Number of pollution offences
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Annex
PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES
OF
ACTION TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED SOSCO Health Department Workers Health and Safety Department EVALUATION Number of accidents at work and occupational diseases Sickness absence
ACTIVITIES
4 Health and safety of workers (cont'd)
3. Health and safety of workers often neglected - Employer - Employee (workers)
· Increase awareness on aspects of health and safety of workers (employer and employee) · Enforcement of existing laws · Review existing laws and recommendation of new laws .
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ANNEX OWECTIVE: 3 A Healthy City is one where there is prudeut and efficient management of energy and resources leading to sustainabi1ity of supply PLAN COMPONENT S. &qyand lIllI1lpJ_ n~
OF
ACTION
J TIME FRAME On Going AGENCIES INVOLVED State Industrial Development Committee(UPEN) Water Department Telecommunication (STM) Electricity Department (TNB) !
ISSUES Insufficient
ACTIVITIES ~deadrutionaln~
EVALUATION Number of complaints by ccmsumers Power usage I
through privatization
-Air - Electricity
-Fmance Teitel iI i iiliunication
6. Inflation
Imbalance in supply demand - Consumer attitude - Sellen attitude - Proximity to Singapore
. Consumer education - Fair price outlets - Law enfurcement - Monitoring of prices
OnGoing
Ministry of Trade & Industry Department of Consumer AffiIin Consumer Association (FOMCA) Education Department -
Rate of inflation (0)
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SOCIAL
VISION FOR A HEALTHY JOHOR BAHRU CITY A CARING SOCIETY WIll{ INCULCATED RELIGIOUS AND MORAL VALUES AIMED TOWARDS A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, FREE FROM VIOLENCE, WHERE EDUCATION AND HEALTH FACILITIES ARE EASILY AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, A COMPLETE RANGE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE, WIll{ AN ULTIMATE GOAL OF ACHIEVING A PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY SOCIETY.
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: 1 To create a safe and healthy environment whereby men, women, children are free from harm and violence
PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES
OF
ACTION
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J AGENCIES INVOL YEO EVALUATION
ACTMTIES
TIME FRAME
Community safety
Crimes • Violence • Property
Educating the public towards crime prevention consciousness • dialogue in schools • press release • inspection off on security measure
Police Dept. Education Dept. Information Dept. Medical Dept. NGO's
Number of reported crimes • Violence • Property Property recovery rate
Drug abuse
Rehabilitation of drug addicts Road safety education Emergency preparedness training --. - - -------.-
Welfare Dept. Anti Narcotics Task Force
Road safety Disaster preparedness
All relevant Depts.
Number of residentsfCity Council staff receiving training '---
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Annex PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES OF ACTION] TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES
Community safety (cont'd)
Establishing a neighbourhood policing system (Rukun Tetangga -RT) - ---
Youth/Sports Dept. Welfare Dept. Dept. of National Unity --- ---
NumberofRT established
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: 2 To provide a complete range of recreational and entertainment facilities such as public parks, playground, and open space which meet the needs of diverse community of all ages
PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES
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AcTION--] TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES
1. Entenainment
a. Lack of public concens and shows
a. Organize public shows including celebrities, cultures and ans
City Council, Culture, Youth and Spons Dept. City Council, Culture, Youth and Spons Dept. Police Dept.
Number of public coneens/shows held for the year Number of licences issued for the year
b. Unsuitable location of b. Policy on licencing for public entenainment new establishments places
2, Sports and recreation a Lack of facility
a. Increase and upgrade the existing spon and recreational facility b. Organize more spons events throughout the year. City Council, Culture, Youth and SpOTtS Dept. _.
Number of spons and recreational facility built Number of spons activities held for the year
b. Irregular spons events
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I AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION Number ofn~ hOUSing estates with children's playground
COMPONENT Sports and recreation (CCIIt'cI)
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES c. Compulsory children's playground in every n~ housing estate
TIME FRAME
3. Youths and Senior citizens
a. Moral decay among youths b. Neglected senior citizens
a. Promote community base centres such as youth consultancy and day care centres for senior citizens
City Council, National Unity and Community Developl1l«lt Dept. Health Dept. Culture, Youth and Sports Dept.
Number of youth consultancy centres and day care centres for senior citizens.
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ANNEX OBJECTIVE: 3 A Healthy City is one where everyone has an equal access to health care, practises healthy lifestyles and is free from diseases PLAN i I
OF
ACTION TIME FRAME AGENCIES rNVOL VED City Council Health Dept. Private Hospital/Clinics By year 2005 City Council EVALUATION Number of medical and health facilities
COMPONENT Health
ISSUES I. Inadequate medical facilities
ACTIVITIES I. Increase medical and health facilities in the city 2. Suitable location of health facilities I. Availability of diagnostic devices in the shopping complexes 2. Medical camp for urban poor
2. Increased incidence of non-<:ommunicable diseases
Number of public places having diagnostic devices
Number of medical camps conducted By year 2000 City Council Statistic Dept. Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Policing System) - -----
3. Database collection (medical information)
I. Survey/study 2. Have 'online' emergency centre/counselling Community participation
Number of 'online' emergency centres ,
4. Vector! communicable diseases
(Rn
Number of people involved in RT
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OBJECTIVE: 4 A Healthy City is one where there is racial and religious harmony and where people really practise their religion PLAN COMPONENT ISSUES OF ACTION TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED
ACTIVITIES
EVALUATION
Religion
Tolerance and understanding of various faiths
Develop a community with strong religious- values and tolerance of each other
Religious Dept. Religious groups
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OBJECTIVE: 5
A Healthy City is one where everyone has an equal access to education opportunities, with the aim of achieving a literate society PLAN OF ACTION
~ TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
Education
1. High enrolment per school because of insufficient schools
I. Establish more schools 2. Devise a policy where enrolment in school is not more than I 200 3. Ensure that schools are within reach (near home) 4. Have one-session school 5. Ensure adequate teaching manpower 6. Ensure adequate open space for extra mural activities 7. Have proper siting of school. --
Enrolment - Primary schools - Secondary schools State Government Education Dept. City Council Average number of students per class Student to Teacher ratio
By year 2005 '-------------
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[. COMPONENT ISSUES
PLAN
OF
ACTION TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES
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Education (cont'd) 2. Truancy
1. Strengthen Parent Teacher Association (p .T.A) activities and counselling services 2. Strengthen the co-curriculum activities to encourage them to come to school \. Set up more international schools 2. Twinning programmes with foreign educational institutions 3. Constant revision of syl\abus 4. Increased technical schools 5. Integration/collaboration of private campus By year 2005 By year 2005
Education Dept. PTA Non-governmental organizations (NOOs) State Government Education Dept. City Council Tertiary education • Number of students • Types of courses
3. Future Direction (2005)
By year 2005
Private col\eges • Number of students -Types of courses _. ---
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OF
ACTION]
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Education (cont'd)
6. Private campus to contribute to Tertiary education 7. Research and development by private companies 8. Private companies to set up their own human resource centre 9. Johor Bahru to be the centre of educational excellence
By year 2005
State Government City Council Education Dept. --
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Annex OBJECTIVE: 6 A Healthy City is one that encourages and promotes a caring society through community interaction and participation in neighbourhood activities
I- COMPONENT ISSUES
PLAN
OF
ACTION
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Caring Society
I. Handicapped!
disabled
I. Facilities to meet the needs of the handicapped 2. Training - Job opportunities - Friend of the disabled (FOD)
Welfare Dept. City Council NODs
Number of community facilities Number of welfare associations and clubs
2. Lack of community involvement
I. Campaign - mass media 2. Community service for schools and clubs 3. Sponsors by private company e.g. donation.s to old folk homes/ spastic homes 4. Promote .the "human touch" Welfare Dept. City Council NGOs -- -- - --- - - - - - -
Number of neighbourhood organizations Number of NOOs Amount of welfare grant given to individual organization
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PLAN-----oF ACTIONCOMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES
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TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOL YED
EVALUATION
Caring Society (eont'd)
5. Create morc centres for the handicapped 6. Strengthen the existing special education programme' • Integrate into normal school
Number of centres for handicapped Education Dept.
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Annex OBJECTIVE: 7
A Healthy City is one that preserves and nurtures its cultural heritage and where the arts and cultures are promoted and appreciated [ PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT
ISSUES
ACTIVITIES
TIME FRAME
AGENCIES INVOLVED
EVALUATION
Arts and cultures
Community fails to (does not) appreciate arts and cultures of their own
I. Educate the society 2. Aggressive approach via mass media, posters, etc. 3. Inculcate the young on arts/ cultures at tile early age (school) 4. Promote more presentation and exhibition 5. Preserve our heritage • arts and cultures
Natural Heritage Foundation City Council
Number and frequency of cultural and art activities
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ANNEX
LIST OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR THE PLAN OF ACTION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. 12. 13.
Jobor Bahru City Council Jobor State Health Department Jobor Bahru District Office Jobor State Economic and Plaruting Unit (UPEN) Department of Urban and Rural Plaruting, Jobor Department of Environment, Jobor Department of Occupatiooal Safety and Health, Jobar Department of Social and Welfare, Jobor Department of Education, Jobor Johor Police Contingent State Economic Development Corporation Jobor (SEDC) University of Technology Malaysia Jobor Water Corporation