The Impact Housing Assistance Program Realizing On Poverty Reduction In Malaysia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore how housing assistance program can help reduce poverty in Malaysia. Since the role of human resources is important in socioeconomic and business activities, the Government of Malaysia has established various human resource development strategies in its series of national plans from 1970s. In addition to national reports, some theoretical studies were reviewed to support the significance of poverty reduction so that socio-economic purposes of a country can be achieved. The small findings of this study were obtained from an early survey of six respondents comprising the rural poor who have received the program in the state of Perak. Based on interviews, their quality of life has improved after receiving the housing assistance. The implementation of this program is beneficial to improve the welfare and well-being of poor people in Malaysia.