Browsing by Author "NIK FUAD NIK MOHD KAMIL"

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    AN ECONOMIC VALUATION OF REDANG ISLAND
    (Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 2012) SURIYANI MUHAMAD; NURAZURA SANUSI; NIK FUAD NIK MOHD KAMIL
    In Malaysia, the demand for island-based recreation is increasing rapidly, especially among foreign tourists. This study attempts to capture the non-market value of services provided by the ecosystem as a basis for arguing that island and beach resources in Malaysia are undervalued. Consequently, they are not considered seriously in decisions affecting resource use and allocation. This study estimates the economic value of Redang Island, using an environmental valuation technique - the Travel Cost Method (TCM). The recreational service flows of Redang Island, a popular destination located in the state ofTerengganu, were estimated through the consumer surplus generated by the visitors during May and June, 2010. Annual consumer surplus per individual was estimated as USD747 (RM2,286) while annual total benefit was USD57.89 mil (RM177.24 mil). The relatively high value of recreation suggests that the recreational functions ofbeaches ought to be seriously considered in decisions affecting the allocation and use ofsuch resources. Valuation of natural resources would therefore lead to better resource-management decisions in Malaysia.
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    FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD OF THE ORANG ASLI COMMUNITIES
    (Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 2011) NIK FUAD NIK MOHD KAMIL; ASLINA NASIR; NOORHASLINDA KULUB ABDUL RASHID
    The concept of sustainable livelihood appeared in the report of an advisory panel of the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987. The report refers to the human basic needs, food security, sustainable agriculture practice and poverty. Sustainable livelihood refers to a way of approaching development that incorporates all aspects of human livelihoods and the means whereby people obtain them. The study examines the factors that contribute to sustainable livelihood of the Orang Asli community in Malaysia. Based on a case study of Orang Asli communities in Pekan, Pahang, this study evaluates the level of sustainability of the communities using indicators covering economic, social and physical dimensions. Based on the regression analysis, total income, education level and health show positive relationship with sustainable livelihood while main job, marital status and dependents show negative relationship. The results suggest that higher level of education and income contribute to sustainable livelihood among the Orang Asli.