Poverty reduction programs in rural Sarawak: case study Betong / Dayang Norhidawati Abang Taha

Ever since independence in 1957, Malaysia has successfully transformed itself from a poor country into a middle-income nation. The Malaysian economy has seen a periodic growth despite challenging external factors. It can also definitely claim its success of combat against poverty. Despite its poverty reduction success, there still remains a vulnerable group of people in the country experiencing poverty for some geographical and societal reasons such as in Sarawak. The concept of this poverty reduction programs in rural Sarawak: Case study Betong Division.