Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Chia, L.S. and MacAndrews, C. Environmental problems and development in Southeast Asia.--Environmental policy and law: Shane, J.N. Environmental law in the developing nations of Southeast Asia. Hamzah bin Abdul Majid. Towards environment al management: The Malaysian experience.--The natural environment: Furtado, J.I. The status and future of the tropical moist forest in Southeast Asia. Hanson, A.J. and Koesoebiono. Settling coastal swamplands in Sumatra: A case study for integrated resource management.--The socio-economic environment: Pescod, M.B. Environmental management in rural areas of Thailand. Chia, L.S. Planning and environmental management in Singapore.--Environmental management: Lesaca, R.M. Pollution control in the Philippines. Chew, P.K. Industrial health monitoring and control in Singapore. Notes on contributors.