Malaysia's Leap Into the Future: The Building Blocks Towards Balanced Development

This book discusses the future development of Malaysia, focusing on various factors such as poverty, income inequality, population, demography, urbanization, growth, technological progress, education, human capital, skills, finance, labor, the environment, and health care. It examines the decline in the agricultural sector and discusses economic growth and structural change. It also evaluates the education sector and advocates for a needs-based system to build a plural Malaysia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the future development of Malaysia, presenting a roadmap for achieving a brighter future. It addresses key challenges such as poverty and income inequality, population growth, demographic shifts, technological advancements, education, human capital, finance, labor, environmental sustainability, and healthcare. It explores the reasons behind the decline in the agricultural sector, emphasizing food security. The book also discusses Malaysia's economic growth and structural changes compared to other regional countries, highlighting its potential for further development. It presents projections of population and demographic changes, their implications for government policies, and evaluates the country's education sector, proposing strategies to enhance its role in shaping Malaysia's future. The book advocates for a shift towards a needs-based system, aiming to build a plural and inclusive Malaysia. With its insightful analysis and valuable insights, this book appeals to scholars and practitioners in the fields of demography, economic development, and urbanization.

Weight: 593g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811670473
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022