{"id":3223,"date":"2026-05-08T02:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T02:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hyperv-cloud.com\/MIP\/?page_id=3223"},"modified":"2026-05-12T04:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T04:42:49","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hyperv-cloud.com\/MIP\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us > Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\n\t\t\tABOUT THE MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) is a professional membership organisation established in 1972. Its chartered objective is to promote the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public.<\/p>

MIP supports the development of qualified town planning professionals through knowledge, training, and skills development, contributing to the advancement of planning practice in Malaysia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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WHO WE ARE<\/strong><\/h3>

MIP is a registered professional institute representing fully qualified town planners in Malaysia.<\/p>

Its members include professionals working as:<\/p>

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    Berita Perancang<\/h5>
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    A quarterly publication providing updates on planning issues and topics of interest<\/h5>\n
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    Planning Malaysia Journal<\/h5>
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    A platform for new ideas, research, and knowledge in town planning<\/h5>\n
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    Planning Excellence Awards<\/h5>
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    Recognition of outstanding achievements in planning practice<\/h5>\n
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    A national platform for knowledge sharing and networking<\/h5>\n
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    Information on training, career growth, and development opportunities<\/h5>\n
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    The Institute maintains a register of qualified professionals in the field of town and regional planning, ensuring proper recognition of competent practitioners.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute conducts research, programmes, and projects related to town and regional planning, both locally and internationally, to support knowledge advancement in the field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute sets and maintains professional standards of knowledge, competency, and skills required for membership and professional practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute establishes guidelines on the scale of professional charges for planning works and projects to ensure consistency and professionalism in practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute disseminates planning-related information and publishes relevant materials to support knowledge sharing within the profession.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute provides accredited training programmes and educational courses in town and regional planning to support continuous professional development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute advises government agencies, local authorities, and public or private organisations on matters related to town and country planning in the best interest of the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute facilitates communication and collaboration with professional associations, academic institutions, and scientific bodies related to planning and related disciplines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The Institute undertakes any other activities that are incidental or aligned with its objectives and functions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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