The Transformation in Economic and Workforce Development in Sabah: an Analysis

The implementation of New Economic Development in 1970 gave implications to Sabah’s socio-economic development. Agro-based economic development supported by infrastructural development could be observed especially in the 2000’s. At the same time, educational improvement has brought about social mobility among local people which eventually changed the workforce structure. This internal changes have caused imbalanced in the need and demand of workforce especially in 3D (Dirty, Dangerous & Difficult) work sector known as low-skilled. The agricultural, construction and manufacturing sector... Mehr ...