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Database research record2022·Malaysia (Penang Island)

Urban Agriculture: The Feasibility of Rooftop Farming in Penang Island, Malaysia

Ee-Wei Then, Meenchee Hong

Journal of Regional and City Planning

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This study investigated the likelihood of rooftop farming and its determinants among residents on Penang Island, Malaysia. Data collected from 323 Penangites living in high-rise residential buildings revealed that 65% of respondents were likely to participate in rooftop farming. The ordered Probit model estimated that awareness of rooftop farming's potential benefits, environmental knowledge and awareness, and environmental consciousness and perception are important factors determining participation likelihood.