Literal question
[Questions 22-23 were asked of those who lived in some other kampung/town in Malaysia previous to the current one.]
23. Why did you move to this present kampung/town?
[] 1 On work transfer
[] 2 To look for a job; believe no suitable work available in previous locality
[] 3 Starting on a job offered
[] 4 For better income
[] 5 To participate in a rural development project
[] 6 Educational reasons
[] 7 Marriage
[] 8 Following family
[] 9 Shifting cultivation
[] 10 Others
Interviewer instructions
Question 23
This question asks for the reason why a person moved from a kampung/town where they
had previously lived to the locality they are currently residing in. You are to refer to the code card (Form 14(a)/14(b)/14(c)) for marking the appropriate box. Only one box is to be marked. It would be helpful if the following reasons are read out to the respondent so that he/she can choose the relevant reason.
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The codes represent the following categories:
1. On work transfer.
2. To look for a job; believe no suitable work available in previous locality.
3. Starting on a job offered.
4. For better income.
5. To participate in a Rural Development Project.
6. Educational Reasons.
7. Marriage.
8. Following Family.
9. Shifting cultivation.
10. Others
The category 'on work transfer' is applicable only for persons who moved because of a transfer order by the firm/agency or the Government; and it does not involve resignation from a previous job. If a person moved because of a new job offer, you are to mark 'Starting on' a new job'. These include persons who moved to start on a first job.
If a person moves immediately after marriage, to the husband's or wife's place of residence, the box for 'marriage' (Code 7) should be marked. But, if a respondent is following his/her spouse on work transfer or for a new job, the category 'Following Family' (Code 8) is to be marked. This also applies to children moving with the family. The category 'Educational Reasons' (Code 6) should include persons who move to another locality to attend an educational institution, for example, a College or University.
