CITY UNIVERSITY Date: SEPTEMBER 2021 Course: BBCE3013 Malaysian Economy QUESTION 4 (25 MARKS) Population Population refers to the total number of living human beings occupying a particular geographical area. In Malaysia, population data is obtained by conducting a census every 10 years. The population census gives the most reliable picture of Malaysia's population as the data is collected at a specific time from the entire population. Number (000) Annual Population Growth Rate () Year Total Citizens Non Citizens Total Citizens Non Citizens 2010 28,588.6 26,264 1 2,324.5 1.8 1.6 4.0 2011 29,062.0 26,616.9 2,445.1 1.6 7.3 5.1 2012 29,510.0 26,961.7 2,548.3 1.5 1.3 41 2013 30,213.7 27,325.6 2,888.0 2.4 7.3 125 1 30,708.5 27,696.2 3,012.3 1.6 1.3 4.2 2015 31, 186.1 28,060.0 3,126.1 15 1.3 3.0 2016 28,403.5 3,230.0 1.4 3.2 3.3 2017 32,022.6 28,735.1 3,287.5 1.2 1.2 1.8 2018 32,382.3 29,059.6 3,322.7 T. 1 7.1 1.1 2019 32,523.0 29,382.7 3,140.4 0.4 7.7 (5.6) 2020 32,584.0 29,677.4 2,906.6 0.2 1.0 (7.7) 2021 32,655.4 29,9623 2,693. 0.2 1.0 7.6 Figure 1: Population and annual population growth rate, Malaysia 2010 -2021. Source: Adapted from Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). (a) In a country with an explosive increase in population, it is important to identify the main factors of population growth. Discuss THREE (3) factors affecting population growth in Malaysia. (10 marks) b) 70 million population policy was introduced by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in September 1982. Having a large population will bring pros and cons for Malaysian economy. Discuss FIVE (5) advantages of the policy introduced. (10 marks) Page 8 of 9CITY UNIVERSITY Date: SEPTEMBER 2021 Course: BBCE3013 Malaysian Economy (c) 70 million population policy was introduced by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in September 1982. But a rapid population growth poses a serious challenge especially if the national income grows at a slower rate than the growth rate of the population. Discuss the statement above. (5 marks) END OF QUESTIONS- Thank you and good luck! Page 9 of 9