Poverty Eradication in Sarawak: Problems and Remedies

Ishak Shari and H. Osman-Rani
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Ishak Shari: Pusat Pengajian Siswazah Universiti Kebangsaatr Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selalgor D.E.
H. Osman-Rani: Pusat Pengajian Siswazah Universiti Kebangsaatr Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selalgor D.E.

Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, 1996, vol. 30, 3-30

Abstract: The poverty study reported in this paper was based on a socio- economic survey of the poor in selected areas of Sarawak, supported by data from Household Income Surveys (HIS) as well as personal observations and interviews with relevant authorities and personnel, The paper present the economic situation and the extent of poverty in Sarawak and reaffirms that poverty in the state is caused by a multiplicity of factors, including low productivity, low income occupations, falling prices of agricultural products, low education and skill, rural-urban migration of youths, lack of productive assets and credit facilities, inaccessibility in rural areas, and lack of dynamic grassroot leaderships. The paper then identifies some possible emerging trends in both rural and urban areas, and suggests their policy implications and remedies.

Date: 1996
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