Urbanisation Beyond its Core Boundary and its Impact on the Communities in George Town Conurbation, Malaysia

Urban expansion in George Town, Malaysia, has complex effects on local communities. While less urbanized areas welcome growth for economic opportunities and job creation, longer-established urban residents show mixed reactions, indicating that inclusive development policies are needed to balance benefits across regions while protecting the environment. The study used satellite imagery and GIS techniques to map urban sprawl, combined with quantitative and qualitative data collection to assess community perceptions.

Samat, N., Mahamud, M. A., Abdul Rashid, S. M. R., Elhadary, Y., & Mohd Noor, N. (2019). URBANISATION BEYOND ITS CORE BOUNDARY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES IN GEORGE TOWN CONURBATION, MALAYSIA. Planning Malaysia, 17. https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v17i10.627