Town and Country Planning Act 1976
Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976
Provides for the proper control and regulation of town and country planning in Peninsular Malaysia and for purposes connected therewith or ancillary thereto.
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Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 172 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Local government & planning |
| Year | 1976 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 June 2021 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act for the proper control and regulation of town and country planning in Peninsular Malaysia and for purposes connected therewith or ancillary thereto.
Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 June 2021 | 137 | bc09d33acad8 | PDF 0.8 MB |
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Official source
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