Strengthening Rural Resilience: Socio-Economic Adaptation in Post-Crisis North Malaysia

Intan Syahriza Azizan, Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi, Junaida Ismail, Mahadzir Ismail, Ida Normaya Mohd Nasir and Mohd. Saifullah Alhany Abd Halim
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Intan Syahriza Azizan: Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi: Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Junaida Ismail: Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Mahadzir Ismail: Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Ida Normaya Mohd Nasir: College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kedah
Mohd. Saifullah Alhany Abd Halim: Malaysian Relief Agency, 2685, Jalan Joget 1, Taman Ria Jaya, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 2, 763-770

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted societies and economies worldwide, with rural communities facing unique challenges. North Malaysia is home to a significant rural population that has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Thus, understanding the socio-economic factors that contribute to rural resilience in this context is crucial for developing effective policies and strategies for the region’s post-COVID recovery. This paper aims to explore these factors by conducting a survey among 289 households in the poorest districts of North Malaysia, collecting data on household information, socio-economic status, lifestyle, and mental health effects of COVID-19. The study found that this study examines the resilience mechanisms adopted on the socio-economic activities, finance, and mental health of rural residents in North Malaysia. While these factors may be faced in other states due to the government’s inclusive policies related to COVID-19, the impact on rural residents in North Malaysia may be more severe than residents in cities and high-income states. Overall, this study offers insights into rural adaptation strategies about rural residents in Kedah due to the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the need for continued efforts to support rural resilience in the region.

Date: 2025
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