%0 Journal Article
%T Poverty Reduction Policies in Malaysia: Trends, Strategies and Challenges
%A Zulkarnain A. Hatta
%A Isahaque Ali
%J Asian Culture and History
%D 2013
%I 
%R 10.5539/ach.v5n2p48
%X Malaysia is a multi-ethnic religious country with a population of 28.5 million, it is characterised by mainly three ethnic groups-Malay and indigenous people, Chinese, and Indians. 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. This concept paper has several objectives: A brief description of the country¡¯s nature of poverty, poverty reduction policies and programs, and an analysis facing the challenges and recommendations for a sustainable poverty reduction in Malaysia.
%U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ach/article/view/25475