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Internal migration and socio-demographic changes in Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2013
Abstract: This paper re-examines the levels, trends and patterns of internal migration, followed by some discussions on the causes and consequences of internal migration in Malaysia in 1991 and 2000. A more up to date analysis awaits the release of migration data from the 2010 census. The focus...[Read More]
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Innovative programs and services to enhance family well-being: Malaysia's experience
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: Families constantly face new pressures and challenges due to rapid Industrialisation, modernisation and globalisation. Globalization in general brings benefits to families but it also creates risks and challenges that must be anticipated and adapted to. Hence, we have to be alert and...[Read More]
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Indikator kesejahteraan keluarga
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: Family well-being is a multi-dimensional concept that covers various aspects of an individual or family's living situation. To date, there is no specific measure that can describe the state of family well -being in Malaysia. Thus, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development...[Read More]
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Innovative programmes and service delivery that enhanced family wellbeing: sharing of experiences
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: While India has been on the path of economic progress over the last decade, our health system is at crossroads today. Even though Government initiatives in public health have recorded some noteworthy successes over time, the Indian health system is ranked 118 among 191 WHO member...[Read More]
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Income security systems in the Republic of Korea? Directions for development
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2012
Abstract: The four goals of public pensions - extension of coverage, provision of adequate benefits, an equitable share of costs between generations, and financial stability - are all important. However, as these four goals conflict and influence one another, it is difficult to attain them...[Read More]
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Indonesian labour migration to Sabah: causes and implications
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2011
Abstract: There is increasing interest among policymakers and researchers in the relationship between migration and development in low and middle income countries (United Nations, 2006). However, there remains a lack of empirical evidence on the impact of migration on economies of origin and...[Read More]
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ICPD + 15 and MDGS: Malaysia's achievement and challenges
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Year: 2009
Abstract: Population and development are inextricably linked. The ICPD helped place population concerns at the heart of sustainable development. Meeting the needs of women and men rather than on achieving demographic targets. Interrelationships between population, sustained economic growth and...[Read More]
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International migration and development
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 2006
Abstract: The Government of Malaysia acknowledges the positive elements of international migration in economic development. International migration, inter-alia, helps to ensure labour market rigidity. At the same time, it must also be acknowledged that the impact of international migration,...[Read More]
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