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housing unit
A housing unit is a separate and independent place of abode intended for habitation by one household. Although intended for habitation by one household, a housing unit may at the time of census, be occupied by more than one household. Housing units are classified into the following main types:
a) Detached
b) Semi-detached
c) Terrace/link
d) Cluster
e) Townhouse
f) Shophouse/office
g) Flat
h) Apartment
i) Condominium
j) Longhouse
k) Improvised/temporary hut
l) Room
m) Others
Source : Population & Demographic
Source Detail : Population and Housing Census of Malaysia, Characteristics of Living Quarters
human settlements
Integrative concept that comprises (a) physical components of shelter and infrastructure and (b) services to which the physical elements provide support, that is to say, community services such as education, health, culture, welfare, recreation and nutrition.
Source : Environment
Source Detail : Compendium of Enviroment Statistics
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