Sustained growth but non-sustainable urbanisation in Penang, Malaysia

Foreign capital, particularly from the transnational electronics industries, has spurred urban growth in Penang. But the demand for labour exceeds its supply from the northern states. Local and national labour policies are decided without the involvement of trade unions, which lack the strength to s...

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Published in:Third world planning review 1998-05, Vol.20 (2), p.165-177
Main Authors: Fold, N, Wangel, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asia
Asia, Southeastern
Cities
Conservation of Natural Resources
Demography
Developing Countries
Economics
Geography
Health Manpower
Industry
Labour market
Labour policy
Malaysia
Population
Population Characteristics
Trade unions
Urban development
Urban growth
Urban Population
Urbanization
Wages
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Summary:Foreign capital, particularly from the transnational electronics industries, has spurred urban growth in Penang. But the demand for labour exceeds its supply from the northern states. Local and national labour policies are decided without the involvement of trade unions, which lack the strength to substantially improve wages or influence the institutions of the labour market. So a frenzied labour market tries to balance the upgrading of skills and the control of wages. Concludes that a focus on sustainable urbanization will renew the debate on urban, export oriented industrialization in Southeast Asia. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:0142-7849
DOI:10.3828/twpr.20.2.77x77xk759380232