Author/Authors :
Omar, Mustaffa Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia , Radzi, Marsitah Mohd Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia , Selamat, Mohd Nasir Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia , Abdul Manaf, Azima Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia , Shamsudin, Mohd. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia , Saim, Nor Jana Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Fakulti Sains Sosial Kemanusiaan, Pusat Pengajian Psikologi dan Pembangunan Manusia, Malaysia
Abstract :
Community depopulation issue in Mersing is not a new phenomenon. However the root and the implication of the problems have not been given enough consideration. This paper draws attention to the seriousness of depopulation problem plaguing small islands around Mersing. An attempt to identify the underlying factors contributing to the problem, as well implications of the process of depopulation will be made. Strategic measures to overcome the above problem toward helping local authorities to develop those islands will be suggested.
Keywords :
Depopulation , Island community , Mersing , Socio , economic implications
