Assessment of the impact of ECER human capital development programmes on the local communities

Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip, . and Norfatiha Othman, . and Nor Hayati Sa’at, . and Nazli Aziz, . and Rosyidah Muhamad, . (2023) Assessment of the impact of ECER human capital development programmes on the local communities. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management (Malaysia), 18 (11). pp. 87-100. ISSN 2672-7226

Over the past four decades, regional development policies and strategies in Malaysia have promoted the reduction of significant regional income disparities and equitable growth among regions. Following government inspiration, in the Ninth Malaysian Plan (2006-2010), the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) and four other regional economic corridors have been established. In addition to high-impact projects implemented in the region, ECER also focuses on human capital development programmes to reduce socioeconomic disparity, eradicate poverty and improve the local community’s income. This study assesses the socioeconomic impact of various human capital development programmes implemented for the past ten years. Mixed method research was conducted in this study utilising quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 263 participants of human capital development programmes took part in this study, followed by in-depth interviews with 12 key informants from the decision-making and implementation levels. The findings revealed a moderately positive impact of various human capital development programmes implemented by ECER, which improved the socioeconomic status of the local community on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This study has contributed to eliminating poverty in rural areas of less developed states in Malaysia (Goal 1 of SDG) and reducing inequalities between western and eastern parts of Peninsular Malaysia by creating more employment opportunities and empowering their standard of living (Goal 10 of SDG).

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Abstract

Over the past four decades, regional development policies and strategies in Malaysia have promoted the reduction of significant regional income disparities and equitable growth among regions. Following government inspiration, in the Ninth Malaysian Plan (2006-2010), the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) and four other regional economic corridors have been established. In addition to high-impact projects implemented in the region, ECER also focuses on human capital development programmes to reduce socioeconomic disparity, eradicate poverty and improve the local community’s income. This study assesses the socioeconomic impact of various human capital development programmes implemented for the past ten years. Mixed method research was conducted in this study utilising quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total of 263 participants of human capital development programmes took part in this study, followed by in-depth interviews with 12 key informants from the decision-making and implementation levels. The findings revealed a moderately positive impact of various human capital development programmes implemented by ECER, which improved the socioeconomic status of the local community on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This study has contributed to eliminating poverty in rural areas of less developed states in Malaysia (Goal 1 of SDG) and reducing inequalities between western and eastern parts of Peninsular Malaysia by creating more employment opportunities and empowering their standard of living (Goal 10 of SDG).

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	development programmes
AGROVOC Term:	agricultural development
AGROVOC Term:	socioeconomic impact
AGROVOC Term:	human capital
AGROVOC Term:	local communities
AGROVOC Term:	impact assessment
AGROVOC Term:	statistical methods
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	East Coast Economic Region (ECER), human capital development programme,regional development
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	24 Oct 2025 09:42
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2025 09:42
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2156

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