The Effect of Livelihood Assets on Food Security Achievements among the Coastal Fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia

Ahmad Zubir  Ibrahim; Kalthum  Hassan; Roslina  Kamaruddin; Abd Rahim  Anuar

Authors

Ahmad Zubir Ibrahim School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Kalthum Hassan School of Government, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Roslina Kamaruddin School of Economic, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
Abd Rahim Anuar School of International Affair, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

Keywords:

Sustainability livelihood, livelihood assets, food security, vulnerability group

Abstract

The study was conducted to analyze the food security achievement among coastal fishermen in Northern Peninsular Malaysia (Kedah and Perlis,) through ownership livelihood assets. Based on Sustainable Livelihood Approach, a structured questionnaire has been designed which consist livelihood assets (human, physical, finance, natural and social assets), government interventions and livelihood outcome. The respondents consists of 400 coastal fishermen from Kedah (Kuala Kedah, Tanjung Dawai and Yan) and Perlis (Kuala Perlis), Malaysia. The smart PLS-SEM 2.0 was used to evaluate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The results shows in all 4 out of the 6 hypotheses were supported by the statistical analysis while 2 hypotheses were not supported. Lastly, recommendations were provided with a view to ensuring food security among this group.