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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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
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Economic Profile 1.2 Social and Physical Profile
2. URBANIZATION AND HEALTH 2
3. URBAN HEALTH PLAN - TOWARDS A HEALTIfY JOHOR BAHRUCITY 2
3.1 Vision for a Healthy Jobor Bahru City by the Year 2005 3 3.2 Missioo for a Healthy Jobor Bahru City by the Year 2005 3 3.3 Plan of Action 3
4. CONCLUSION 6
ANNEX - DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION 7 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.
I. I 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.
1.2 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.
Education 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.
Sports and The city has an outdoor Stadium which can accommodate up to Recreation 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 - 2 -
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_ URBANIZA nON 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 ofthose 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 ofthe 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. - 3 -
3.1 V ISlon for a Healthv lahar Bahru City by the Year 2005
A healthy lahar Bahru city will be one where
• 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.
• 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.
3.2 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.
3.3 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. - 4 -
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:
• 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.
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. -5-
Among the progranune activities held were:
• Introduction of the Healthy City logo
• 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 -6-
• 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. ·7·
ANNEX
DETAILED PLAN OF ACTION
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• Environment 8
• Economy 18
• Social 24 -8-
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" - 9-
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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 a. Pollution (WQn a. Improve on the 50% improvement by system Skudai River 70.51 existing drainage year 2005 Segget River 23.43 facilities (review present Tebrau River 73.54 system)
Normal WQI b. More 'silt-trap' to be 80 - 100 clean built City CouncilfLocal
60 - 80 mild pollution Authority , o -60 polluted c. Enforcement on developers b. Flash floods d. Educate the public 75% of the area must be • Blockage free from flood • Heavy siltation e. Rubbish traps in river - Disposal of solid by public - Lack of gradient Improvement and effectiveness of solid -_.- waste collection. - !O-
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OBJECTIVE: 2
Houses are affordable in safe neighbourhood, architecturally pleasing and structurally sound uU
PLAN OF· AcTION - J
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
Housing and buildings a. Inadequate affordable - Resettlement By year 2005 State Government Number of house owners houses - More affordable flats, cluster design
b. Inadequate control of - Review on present ownership status of ownership - Limit ownership to foreigners
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OBJECTIVE: 3
Factories that are properly located, structurally sound with pollution level consistent with or better than the pennissible standard
- PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Industries 1. Illegal factories I. Resiting Number of Now and 100% relocation inappropriately on going 2. Enforcement located factory/ factories
2. Pollution I. Enforcement Number of Department of 50% reduction - Clean Air contravention of Environment Regulations 1978 Effluent Standards - Environmental quality regulations
3. Toxic waste - Extract data from disposal Dames and Moore - Proper transit, storage, security of toxic waste ------12 -
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OBJECTIVE: 4
A Healthy City is one where the transportation system and service are efficient, adequate and do not contribute to pollution
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COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Road and transport Air pollution
a. Traffic jam - Restructured zone Suspended Now and on Reach 6.5 (standard) -Improved, particles gomg • Inadequate public reliable and efficient Department of Reach 133 (standard) transportation public transport Std. 133 1994 By year Environment (MRT, LRT) 158 2005 City Council • Inadequate road - Diverting heavy Road and Transport network vehicles Department
Old cars and poor - Proper bus lanes at There is a Increase the compliance maintenance of cars bus stop decrease in the to at least 80% - Catalytic converter compliance of - Use unleaded petrol black smoke. - Promote use ofCNG emission from - Car pool '92-94' - Before renewing road tax to check cars (cars more than 10 years)
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- PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Road and transport Noise pollution 1. Ensure motorcycles Noise level of Department of Increase further to 90% (cont'd) do not modify exhaust motorcycles Environment compliance by year 2000 system - 778%(94) City Council - Enforcement - 52.2% (93) Road and Transport 2. 2-stroke engine Department motorcycles should be gradually phased out . - 14 -
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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COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Solid waste disposal 1. Inadequate - Proper and modem collection system equipment for City Council collection
- Follow strictly to schedule of collection and disposal
Domestic - once in i 2 days Commercial - daily
- Segregation of the type of solid waste (e.g. recyclable material)
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PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Solid waste disposal Inefficient disposal - Convert to sanitary Number of By year City Council 100% conversion (cont'd) system landfill at new site disposals area 2005 - Now controlled (Kulai Young) converted to tipping sanitary landfills • 16·
Annex
OBJECTIVE:6
A Healthy City is one wbich has efficient sewage system that is affordable, operable with effluent meeting required standard
C-PLAN OF ACTION
I COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES INDICATOR TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
Seweragesystem Insufficient and 1. Proper monitoring . 1. Numberof Now and on City COWlcil inefficient maintenance of the existing system complaints going 'Indah Water of sewerage system received regarding Consortium' sewerage system (Date?)
2. Monitor the efficient flow standard (sewerage and effluent 1979)
2. Existing slum areas Number of houses 90% have flush latrines with flush latrines
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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. - 19-
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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
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
1. Employment I. Labour intensive Upgrading industries to By year 2005 State Industrial Development Percentage of high high technology CommitteelUPEN technology industries by year 2005
2. Immigrant labour Suitable housing From 1996 Number of squatter schemes houses
2. Labourforce 1. Worker attitude 1. Skill training Human Resource Department Number of skilled workers
- Complacent More training centres Media Number of training - Choosy centres - Unskilled Promotion through mass Workers' income media + (TCT)
Review workers' salary Yearly Labour Department Turnover rate
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[ PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES EVALUATION FRAME INVOLVED
3. Industry 1. Technology Promote high tech industry State Industrial Percentage of high -Low Development Committee technology industries - Medium -High Upgrading low and medium industry to high technology
Bringing in latest high tech industry
Centralize/zoning Percentage of exming 2. Location State Industrial industry/operating outside - Decentralization Relocation of scattered factories Development Committee zone
Construction of new factories in stipulated areas
3. Lack of Varieties Encourage variety of industries I State Industrial Types of industries Unstable market Development Committee Develop guidelines and quotas
4. Low usage of local raw Encourage industries to use Increase in number of materials local raw material industries using local raw material - 21 -
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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
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
4, Health and I, Environmental - Monitoring of pollution From Dept. of Environment (DOE) River pollution safety of pollution 1995 Health Department Air pollution workers - Law enforcement Local Authority Dept. of Environment (DOE) Local Authority
- Environmental education Mass Media Information Department Education Department
2, Lack of ' Increase number of enforcement officers From Dept, of Environment (DOE) enforcement officers 1996 Health Department , Number of Local Authority enforcement officers , Privatization of monitoring environmental _Number of pollution pollution offences - 22 -
Annex
PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME SOSCO Number of 4 Health and 3. Health and safety · Increase awareness on aspects of health and Health Department accidents at work safety of of workers often safety of workers (employer and employee) Workers Health and Safety and occupational workers neglected Department diseases (cont'd) - Employer - Employee (workers) · Enforcement of existing laws Sickness absence
· Review existing laws and recommendation of new laws
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OWECTIVE: 3
A Healthy City is one where there is prudeut and efficient managementof energy and resources leading to sustainabi1ity of supply
PLAN OF ACTION J
! COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
I S. &qyand Insufficient ~deadrutionaln~ On Going State Industrial Development Number of complaints lIllI1lpJ_ n~ through privatization Committee(UPEN) by ccmsumers -Air Water Department Power usage - Electricity Telecommunication (STM) -Fmance Electricity Department (TNB) Teitel iI i iiliunication
6. Inflation Imbalance in supply - . Consumer education OnGoing Ministry of Trade & Industry Rate of inflation (0) demand - Fair price outlets Department of Consumer - Consumer attitude - Law enfurcement AffiIin - Sellen attitude - Monitoring of prices Consumer Association - Proximity to Singapore (FOMCA) Education Department
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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. ·25·
ANNEX
OBJECTIVE: 1
To create a safe and healthy environment whereby men, women, children are free from harm and violence
PLANOF ACTION - J
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTMTIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLYEO EVALUATION FRAME
Community safety Crimes Educating the public Police Dept. Number of reported • Violence towards crime prevention Education Dept. crimes • Property consciousness Information Dept. • Violence • dialogue in schools Medical Dept. • Property • press release NGO's • inspection off on Property recovery rate security measure
Drug abuse Rehabilitation of drug Welfare Dept. addicts Anti Narcotics Task Force
Road safety Road safety education
Disaster preparedness Emergency preparedness All relevant Depts. Number of training residentsfCity Council staff receiving training --. ------.- .- '--- - - 26 -
Annex
PLAN OF ACTION]
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Community safety Establishing a Youth/Sports Dept. NumberofRT (cont'd) neighbourhood policing Welfare Dept. established system (Rukun Tetangga Dept. of National Unity -RT)
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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- ()F - AcTION--]
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
1. Entenainment a. Lack of public a. Organize public shows City Council, Number of public concens and shows including celebrities, Culture, Youth and Spons coneens/shows held for cultures and ans Dept. the year
b. Unsuitable location of b. Policy on licencing for City Council, Number of licences public entenainment new establishments Culture, Youth and Spons issued for the year places Dept. Police Dept.
2, Sports and recreation a Lack of facility a. Increase and upgrade Number of spons and the existing spon and recreational facility built recreational facility
b. Irregular spons b. Organize more spons City Council, Number of spons events events throughout the year. Culture, Youth and SpOTtS activities held for the Dept. year _. - 2g-
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PLAN OF-ACTION- - U I
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Sports and recreation c. Compulsory children's Number ofn~hOUSing (CCIIt'cI) playground in every n~ estates with children's housing estate playground
3. Youths and Senior a. Moral decay among a. Promote community City Council, Number of youth citizens youths base centres such as youth National Unity and Community consultancy centres and b. Neglected senior consultancy and day care Developl1l«ltDept. day care centres for citizens centres for senior citizens Health Dept. senior citizens. Culture, Youth and Sports Dept. ·29·
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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 OF ACTION
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I COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES rNVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Health I. Inadequate medical I. Increase medical and City Council Number of medical and facilities health facilities in the city Health Dept. health facilities 2. Suitable location of health Private Hospital/Clinics facilities
2. Increased incidence I. Availability of diagnostic By year 2005 City Council Number of public places of non-<:ommunicable devices in the shopping having diagnostic devices diseases complexes
2. Medical camp for urban Number of medical camps poor conducted
3. Database collection I. Survey/study By year 2000 City Council Number of 'online' (medical information) 2. Have 'online' emergency Statistic Dept. emergency centres
centre/counselling ,
4. Vector! Community participation Rukun Tetangga (Rn Number of people involved communicable diseases (Neighbourhood Policing System) in RT
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Annex
OBJECTIVE: 4
A Healthy City is one where there is racial and religious harmony and where people really practise their religion
PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Religion Tolerance and Develop a community with Religious Dept. understanding of various strong religious-values and Religious groups faiths tolerance of each other • 31 •
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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 ~
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
Education 1. High enrolment per I. Establish more schools Enrolment school because of 2. Devise a policy where - Primary schools insufficient schools enrolment in school is not - Secondary schools more than I 200 3. Ensure that schools are State Government Average number of within reach (near home) Education Dept. students per class 4. Have one-session school City Council 5. Ensure adequate teaching Student to Teacher manpower ratio 6. Ensure adequate open space for extra mural activities 7. Have proper siting of By year 2005 school. - - -- '------32 -
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[ . PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION I
Education 1. Strengthen Parent Teacher (cont'd) Association (p .T.A) activities and counselling services Education Dept. 2. Truancy 2. Strengthen the co-curriculum PTA activities to encourage them to Non-governmental organizations come to school (NOOs)
\. Set up more international By year 2005 State Government Tertiary education schools Education Dept. • Number of students 3. Future Direction 2. Twinning programmes with By year 2005 City Council • Types of courses (2005) foreign educational institutions 3. Constant revision of syl\abus 4. Increased technical schools 5. Integration/collaboration of By year 2005 Private col\eges private campus • Number of students -Types of courses _. --- - 33 -
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[- PLAN OF ACTION]
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION
Education 6. Private campus to contribute to (cont'd) Tertiary education 7. Research and development by private companies 8. Private companies to set up their State Government own human resource centre City Council 9. Johor Bahru to be the centre of By year 2005 Education Dept. educational excellence -- - 34 -
Annex
OBJECTIVE: 6
A Healthy City is one that encourages and promotes a caring society through community interaction and participation in neighbourhood activities
I -- PLAN OF ACTION
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Caring Society I. Handicapped! I. Facilities to meet the needs of Welfare Dept. Number of community disabled the handicapped City Council facilities NODs 2. Training Number of welfare - Job opportunities associations and clubs - Friend of the disabled (FOD)
2. Lack of I. Campaign - mass media Number of community 2. Community service for neighbourhood involvement schools and clubs organizations
3. Sponsors by private company Welfare Dept. Number of NOOs e.g. donation.s to old folk homes/ City Council Amount of welfare grant spastic homes NGOs given to individual 4. Promote .the "human touch" organization
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PLAN-----oFACTION- ~
COMPONENT ISSUES ACTIVITIES TIME AGENCIES INVOL YED EVALUATION FRAME
Caring Society 5. Create morc centres for the Number of centres for (eont'd) handicapped handicapped , 6. Strengthen the existing special Education Dept. I education programme' • Integrate into normal school
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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 AGENCIES INVOLVED EVALUATION FRAME
Arts and cultures Community fails to I. Educate the society Natural Heritage Foundation Number and frequency (does not) City Council of cultural and art appreciate arts and 2. Aggressive approach via mass activities cultures of their media, posters, etc. own 3. Inculcate the young on arts/ cultures at tile early age (school)
4. Promote more presentation and exhibition
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ANNEX
LIST OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR THE PLAN OF ACTION
1. Jobor Bahru City Council
2. Jobor State Health Department
3. Jobor Bahru District Office
4. Jobor State Economic and Plaruting Unit (UPEN)
5. Department of Urban and Rural Plaruting, Jobor
6. Department of Environment, Jobor
7. Department of Occupatiooal Safety and Health, Jobar
8. Department of Social and Welfare, Jobor
9. Department of Education, Jobor
10. Johor Police Contingent
II. State Economic Development Corporation Jobor (SEDC)
12. University of Technology Malaysia
13. Jobor Water Corporation