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Database research record2012·Malaysia

The Analysis of Urban Agriculture Development in Malaysia

Rabiul Islam, Chamhuri Siwar

Advances in Environmental Biology

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This research analyzed the current situation and future potential of urban agriculture in Malaysia using a literature review. Study participants demonstrated a relatively greater awareness of environmental and community benefits of urban agriculture compared to food security, health, or economic benefits. Malaysian urban agriculture was found to be constrained by a lack of adequate land use planning, weak support for urban farmers, and an absence of an integrated development approach. Major challenges identified included perceptions of limited space, limited resources, and education.