Rural-urban migration in peninsular Malaysia. A case study of Sungei Ruan new village, Pahang
Khoo, S.H.; Voon, P.K.
Ekistics 39(235): 405-408
1975
Document Number: 414655
The main aim of this study was to identify the general nature of migration from the countryside which, in the case study, is a new agricultural village whose inhabitants are Chinese. The village is totally different from the Malay Kampong, or the estate type settlement. Rapid population growth and lack of employment has speeded up migration by young Chinese. Out of the 81 household heads interviewed 49 reported to have had at least one member migrate. Educational opportunities in the village are limited. Depressed rubber prices as well as urban attraction are also major reasons for migration.