•Malaysia – population almost 30million (2010); independent from British Colonial rule since 1957; elected parliament with Royal families heading the Constitutional monarchy.
•Since independence, it has developed its growth strategies through 5 year Malaysia Plans – detailed targets in all sectors including housing, employment, infrastructure and social amenity provisions;
•Through 54 years of independence, the nation has grown from an agriculture based economy to a services sector economy.
•70 percent now live in urban areas; largest conglomeration being the Greater Klang Valley with 6 million people.
•Challenge of providing a home for every family during times of escalating infrastructure and building materials costs.