Distribution of the livelihood assets among the hardcore poor: Evidence from Kedah, Malaysia by Samsudin, Shamzaeffa, Kamarudin, Roslina

“…The aim of this study is to analyze the distribution of the livelihood assets among the hardcore poor in mukim(sub-district) Kupang, Kedah.Based on the Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA), a structured questionnaire has been designed to collect information on the livelihood assets of 150 hardcore poor in mukim Kupang which consist of financial, human, physical, natural and social assets.The study found that, on average, the possession of natural asset among the hardcore poor was the lowest as compared to other assets and their human and social assets were also rather low.The finding from this study may facilitate the local and state governments in understanding the root cause of poverty in Kedah.For effective intervention, this study suggests that emphasis should be given to the possession of natural and human assets among the hardcare poor, rather than highly relying on financial assistance policies.…”
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Hardcore drug addict treatment method through spiritual approach: a case study in Pondok Remaja Inabah 1 Malaysia, Kedah by Abd Ghani, Abdullah, Maamor, Selamah, Aziz, Ahmad Bashir, Ahmad Razimi, Mohd Shahril, Abd. Wahab, Norazlina, Nik Abdullah, Nik Safiah, Elias, Nor Hanim

“…The results of this case study found that a spiritual approach by PRI(1)M capable and proven successful to recover hardcore drug addicts. Thus, the success of PRI(1)M can be used as a model for hardcore drug addicts recovery.…”
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The sustainable livelihoods index: A tool to assess the ability and preparedness of the rural poor in receiving entrepreneurial project by Kamaruddin, Roslina, Samsudin, Shamzaeffa

“…Income data alone may not fully reflect the suitability of the hardcore poor in receiving government assistance in the form of entrepreneurial projects.In this case rendered projects do not take into account the ability and preparedness of the poor in receiving the projects. …”
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The economic impact of economic transformation plan (ETP) on Malaysian economy by year 2020: An input-output analysis by Puasa, Ahmad Fauzi, Abdul Rashid, Zakariah, Raja Mohammad, Raja Zarina

“…The country has almost eradicated hardcore poverty, and at the same time, been able to provide its society near universal access to basic health, education, communications and other public services. …”
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Measuring Sustainable Livelihood for Malaysia’s Poor: The Sustainable Livelihoods Index and the B40 Group of Coastal Fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia by Ibrahim, Ahmad Zubir, Hassan, Kalthum, Kamarudin, Roslina, Anuar, Abd Rahim

“…In developing countries such as Malaysia where the expressed goals are to improve the standard and quality of living of the most vulnerable sections of the community such as the hardcore poor concerted efforts are needed to strengthen and refine the measures of what constitute sustainable livelihood.This study examines the achievement of sustainable livelihood for poor coastal fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia through the measurement of a sustainable livelihood index based on Sustainable Livelihood Analysis (SLA). …”
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WiFi usage and student performance: Examining the interrelations for UUM students by Omar, Mazni, Ahmad, Mazida, Yasin, Azman, Ibrahim, Huda, Ghazali, Osman, Khamis, Shakiroh

“…Additionally, the study of Wi-Fi hardcore users also found that the usage does not affect students’ performance academically. …”
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A study of the income distribution and inequality among residents of Batang Sadong, Samarahan Division, Sarawak, in 2007 by Puasa, Ahmad Fauzi, Husaini, Sulaiman, Mohamad Muslim, Huda Farhana

“…The average monthly income is estimated at about RM361.11 per month, which is below the hardcore poverty level of RM482 per month for Sarawak. …”
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Economic aspects and applied policies of poverty reduction in Malaysia by Ahmed, Elgilany

“…What transpired in Malaysia during the 1970.2000 period was complex and challenging, requiring masterful management by the government of the varied demands of a heterogeneous population [1].The incidence of poverty and hardcore poor in Malaysia has dramatically declined from 1970 to 2002. …”

Idea pembangunan “R.A.H.M.A.N” dari perspektif Lee Kuan Yew by Jaes, Lutfan, Abdul Aziz, Abdul Rahman

“…History of the Malaya cannot be separated by this character. He was a "hardcore troublemakers" while in the Malaysian parliament.…”
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The impact of wi-fi usage on students' academic performance by Omar, Mazni, Ahmad, Mazida, Yasin, Azman, Ibrahim, Huda, Ghazali, Osman, Khamis, Shakiroh

“…Additionally, analyses on Wi-Fi hardcore users also found that the usage does not affect their academic performance. …”
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AMOS 4M: teaching indigenous through touching and true-love (Teaching 2T) by Siraj, Saedah, Norman, Muhammad Helmi, Hussin, Zaharah, Siraj, Fadzilah, Gleriat, Shirley, Hamdan, Mohd Fairuz, Sumari, Melati

“…The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports that the current Orang Asli (the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia) population is around 178,000 people with a high incidence by poverty of 50.9% and hardcore poverty of 15.4%. The report also indicates that the literacy problem among Orang Asli is becoming more severe, where there are limited opportunities for them to receive education. …”
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