| Type | Journal Article - Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies |
| Title | Inter-state migration and socio-demographic changes in Malaysia |
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| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2014 |
| Page numbers | 121-138 |
| URL | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nai_Tey/publication/265331615_Inter-state_Migration_and_Socio-demographic_Changes_in_Malaysia/links/54087c140cf2c48563bd85f3.pdf |
| Abstract | Internal migration has an important role in population redistribution and development. It is instrumental in the redistribution of human resources and productivity improvements. Migration is multi-dimensional in nature, involving temporal and spatial dimensions. This paper uses the 2 per cent sample data from the 1991 and 2000 population censuses to examine the levels and patterns of inter-state and inter-regional migration, characteristics of migrants, the reasons for migration and the pull factors that drive migration. The paper concludes with a discussion of the impact of migration on sociodemographic changes and its policy relevance. |