Rent-seeking Behaviours (RsB) in Malaysia‟s Housing Planning Approval: Problems and Developers‟ Expectations
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Rent-seeking Behaviours, Planning Approval, Developers’ ExpectationsAbstract
Malaysia’s housing planning approval is complex. The involvement of various staff of approving agencies leads to a variety of psychological human behaviour, provides ample opportunities for rent-seeking behaviours and attitude inclining towards corrupt activities. Rent-seeking is defined as the act of receiving ‘unearned wages’ (e.g. cash, food treats, etc.) by staff of approving agencies in exchange for privileges (e.g. faster approval, compliance flexibility, etc.). The objective of this paper is to explore the problems in obtaining planning approval and developers’ expectations when giving out rents to staff of approving agencies. Exploratory sequential mixed method (QUAL quan) was conducted to derive to the solutions. Lengthy period is the key problem in obtaining planning approval. Receiving sufficient and timely information, reducing unreasonable reviews and comments, reducing poor discretion and expediting appointments with approving officer are the main developers’ expectations when giving out rents as a last recourse to provide the solution to the problem in obtaining planning approval.
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