The Framework of Urban Farming Towards Enhancing Quality of Life In Malaysia

Abstract

This study aims to explore urban farming activities that could improve the quality life of B40 groups in Malaysia. At the end of the study, a framework of  the quality life example (i.e social, economic, lifestyle and health) will be developed. This study has applied a mix method by combining three approaches including structured literature reviews, interviews and surveys. In first phase, a systematic literature has been done followed by the development and validating the research framework. Respondents for this study are among Malaysian citizens from B40 group that been selected on a voluntary basis. The framework was evaluated and validated by five experts and analyzed using Cohen’s Kappa Coefficient formula. The framework consists of (i) individual factors which comprise the aspect of intention, capital, knowledge and skill; (ii) internal factors which comprise the aspect of farm, ecosystem, technology, methods and techniques; as well as (iii) external factors which comprise market, government support, resources and funding in terms of enhancing quality of life. The framework is expected to bring a paradigm shift in exposing Malaysians to improve their standard of living while promoting the development of agricultural innovations standing with developed countries