Guidelines for campsite planning approved for use by operators, local authorities

• The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) said in a statement that the guidelines for users, operators and local authorities (PBT) focused on three main aspects, namely site planning, development and monitoring mechanisms and campsite operational management.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 27): The 82nd National Council for Local Government (MNKT) meeting held at the Parliament today approved the Guidelines for Campsite Planning (GPPTP) as a guide for planning and ensuring safe, sustainable and legally compliant campsites.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) said in a statement that the guidelines for users, operators and local authorities (PBT) focused on three main aspects, namely site planning, development and monitoring mechanisms and campsite operational management.

Also approved was the Guidelines for Management and Star Rating of Public Toilets in Malaysia, replacing the Guidelines for Star Rating of Public Toilet Cleanliness in PBT areas.

The MNKT also agreed on the Guidelines for the Supervision of Home-Based Businesses, which serve as a guide to PBTs nationwide in implementing compliance and enforcement of home-based business activities.

"The main aspects summarised in these guidelines include features of home-based businesses, site plans and business area coverage, requirements and procedures for business licence applications as well as details of permitted business activities,” it added.

The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pictured), also agreed and was committed to continue leading the urban sustainability agenda to support economic development towards improving the well-being of the people.

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