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A quantitative analysis framework for reducing

urban poverty among the B40 group in Malaysia:
A case study in People’s Housing Project in

Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur

Nik Norliati Fitri Md Nor 1 , Nur Amani Amalina Basri 1 , Azimah Abdul Rahman 2 ,
1
and Siti Masayu Rosliah Abdul Rashid *
1 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, School of Distance Education,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2 Department of Geography, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Abstract

Urban poverty in Malaysia remains a critical challenge that demands comprehensive
and inclusive solutions. This study proposes a responsive urban poverty framework,
classifying individuals into two main groups: the working age group (20 – 59 years)
and the post-working age group (60 years and above). Drawing on data from 334
heads of households (HoHs) in the B40 income group residing in the people’s
*Corresponding author:
Siti Masayu Rosliah Abdul Rashid housing project in Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur, the study evaluates strategies to enhance
(masayurashid@usm.my) the well-being and competitiveness of the urban poor. A quantitative approach was
Citation: Md Nor, N.N.F, employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed
Basri, N.A.A, Rahman, A.A, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Findings indicate an
& Rashid, S.M.R.A. (2025). A average monthly income of RM 2,589 among B40 HoHs, with marked improvements
quantitative analysis framework
for reducing urban poverty among in well-being for those adopting targeted intervention strategies. The proposed
the B40 group in Malaysia: framework incorporates targeted and actionable measures to increase household
A case study in People’s Housing income and resilience in both short and long-term scenarios. This study underscores
Project in Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur.
International Journal of Population the importance of understanding the multifaceted dimensions of urban poverty,
Studies. 11(6): 144-157. implementing effective strategies, and developing practical frameworks to improve
https://doi.org/10.36922/ijps.6558 economic stability and quality of life of urban B40 households. The findings provide
Received: November 25, 2024 valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners, and social development
stakeholders in formulating strategies that address the economic challenges faced
Revised: May 9, 2025
by B40 households in urban Malaysia.
Accepted: May 23, 2025
Published online: July 1, 2025 Keywords: Urban poverty; Responsive urban poverty framework; Heads of households;
Copyright: © 2025 Author(s). Income; Economic well-being
This is an Open-Access article
distributed under the terms of the
Creative Commons Attribution
License, permitting distribution,
and reproduction in any medium, 1. Introduction
provided the original work is
properly cited. Urban poverty is a growing concern in many cities globally, including Malaysia,
Publisher’s Note: AccScience where the B40 group faces challenges such as job instability, limited education,
Publishing remains neutral with inadequate housing, and restricted access to healthcare. Nearly half of this group
regard to jurisdictional claims in
published maps and institutional resides in urban areas, making urban poverty a critical and complex issue to address
affiliations. (Mayan & Nor, 2020).

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