EMPLOYING INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER CONCEPT AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE SMALL INDUSTRIES IN KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

• Published in: Researchers world - journal of arts science and commerce Vol. 4; no. 2; p. 19
• Main Authors: Kurniawan, Yohan, Som, Hishamuddin Md, Abdullah, Wan Mohamad Wan, Parasuraman, Balakrishnan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malegaon Educational Research Multimedia & Publications 01.04.2013
• Subjects: Cluster analysis; Developing countries; LDCs; R&D; Regions; Research & development; Studies
• ISSN: 2229-4686

ASEAN became a major focus for international capitalism, with a population of over 300 millions and reported to be some of the higher per capita incomes in the Third World with market potential; This may be due the possibilities for investment given its low labour costs and comparative political stability, its strategic position between the Indian and Pacific oceans and the 'openness' of the economies to trade, foreign investment and the activities of multinational corporations. The purpose of this paper is to examine the industrial clusters namely in the Tumpat rural community, Kelantan, Malaysia. The Industries involved in this project are the traditional cake and industrial catfish industries. There were 17 respondents in this programme working closely with rural industry. The concept of industrial clusters identified in this project is related with developing primary industries, which are aimed to advance the economy in the community.