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This thesis discusses the issue of poverty among the Indigenous population in Peninsular Malaysia. The thesis utilises spatial justice, multidimensional poverty approaches, and interview methods to address the problem. The Indigenous population in Peninsular Malaysia, also known as Orang Asli, has been marginalised and subjected to poverty for generations. Despite the country's rapid economic growth, the Orang Asli face challenges such as inadequate education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The problem of poverty is immensely severe among the Orang Asli living in remote and isolated areas. This thesis utilises a mixed-methods approach to examine the issue of poverty among the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. Researchers use the multidimensional poverty approach to assess various dimensions of poverty, including education, health, and access to basic needs, while identifying the factors contributing to poverty among the Orang Asli. This approach helps to understand the complex nature of poverty among the Orang Asli and the interconnectedness of its different dimensions. Spatial justice is another approach utilised in this thesis, which considers the spatial distribution of resources and opportunities and how it affects the Orang Asli's access to these resources. The thesis examines the spatial justice perspective to understand the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities and how it affects the Orang Asli's poverty levels. In addition to the quantitative data derived from the multidimensional poverty approach, this thesis integrates an interview methodology to comprehend the subjective encounters withpoverty among the Orang Asli. Conducted among a select group of Orang Asli residing in remote regions, these interviews offer valuable insights into their firsthand encounters with poverty and its ramifications on their daily existence.
The research demonstrates that limited access to education, healthcare, and essential services and discrimination and inequality in accessing resources and opportunities influence poverty among the Orang Asli. The thesis also highlights the importance of spatial justice in addressing poverty among the Orang Asli. The research shows that the spatial distribution of resources and opportunities significantly contributes to poverty among the Orang Asli. Addressing spatial injustices such as unequal distribution of resources and opportunities can significantly contribute to reducing poverty levels among the Orang Asli. The research also shows that the subjective experiences of poverty among the Orang Asli
differ from the quantitative measurements of poverty. The interviews reveal that poverty is a lack of basic needs and the absence of cultural identity, loss of community, and a sense of belonging. In conclusion, this thesis highlights the multidimensional nature of poverty among the Orang Asli and the importance of addressing spatial justice in reducing poverty levels. The research provides insights into the subjective experiences of poverty among the Orang Asli, which is
crucial in understanding the complex nature of poverty and developing effective poverty reduction policies. The multidimensional poverty approach, combined with spatial justice and interview methods, offers a comprehensive framework for addressing poverty among the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia.
| Dyddiad Dyfarnu | 2023 |
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| Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
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| Goruchwyliwr | Maria Plotnikova (Goruchwylydd) & Peter Midmore (Goruchwylydd) |