This dataset shows the number of Mean Monthly Household Gross Income of Top 20%, Middle 40% and Bottom 40% of Households by Ethnicity 2002 - 2019, Malaysia.Source : DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA

In Malaysia, the income groups are divided into bottom 40 percent, middle 40 percent, and top 20 percent. In 2020, there were more than **** million Malaysian households in each of the B40 and M40 income groups, while **** million belonged to the T20 income group.

A cross sectional study among residents in an urban-poor community in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to explore probable risk factors of obesity.

This interview guide was used for the semi-structured online interviews conducted for the study

Exploring prevalence and risk factors of Obesity in the B40 Community

This file consists transcription of interview recordings conducted with Malaysia's multi-stakeholder group including policy makers, trainers, and trainees to gauge proactive measures to eradicate poverty in Malaysia via training.

This is cross-sectional research done to assess the readiness of the private Malaysian general practitioners (GPs) for the implementation of the national health financing scheme. The study focused on their levels of knowledge and attitudes towards the types of health financing scheme, gatekeeper roles in the health financing scheme, and their participation in the PeKa B40 scheme. Their acceptance and level of participation in the national health financing scheme (NHFS) were also assessed. A set of self-designed and pre-tested questionnaires focusing on the aforementioned objectives were mailed to the respondents. The selection of respondents was done by stratified random sampling of the GPs in all 14 Malaysian states at both urban and rural levels. Out of a calculated number of 362 GPs targeted, 296 responses were received which represented a response rate of 81.7%. The respondents had a mean age of 50.7 years 165 (55.75%) were males and 131 (44.3%) were females. The rural respondents totalled 158 (53.4%) as compared to those from urban 138 (46.6%) areas. The outcomes observed were that GPs with PeKa B40 provider status, positive attitude towards health financing schemes, gatekeeper roles, and PeKa B40, were strongly associated with their acceptance and level of participation in the NHFS. The GPs possessed a positive attitude and were generally ready to participate in the NHFS, but the lower scores in knowledge levels would require definite education and training plans to further enhance their readiness. More incentives should be given to GPs to enrol as PeKa B40 providers. The results of this study should be strongly considered by the government in the efforts to engage the Malaysian private GPs in the forthcoming NHFS. Most importantly, the role of GPs as gatekeepers needed to be implemented, and the PeKa B40 scheme be greatly improved.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in a B40 community Perumahan Awam, Sri Johor, Cheras, Malaysia. This study aimed to identify the Body Mass Index (BMI) of children and adolescents ( age 5-17) living in this community and correlate their family socioeconomic status with BMI, eating habits, quality of food intake, and meal skipping. The sample size was calculated using Krecjie and Morgan formula for prevalence studies of a known population. A self-administered online questionnaire via Google® Forms and face to face interviews were done by year three medical students in 2023 over a weekend. (August 5th – 6th 2023). Ethical clearance was provided and written informed consent was given by all participants in this study.

Descriptive statistics for B40 clustering model.

Abstract

The main objectives of the Household Income, Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 are : - to gather information on the income distribution and consumption patterns of the household - to identify target groups such as B40 and poor households - to measure accessibility of basic amenities enjoyed by the household - to use expenditure data as an inputs for Consumer Price Index weight

Geographic coverage

All districts in Malaysia, rural and urban areas

Analysis unit

Household

Universe

Coverage of the survey are households living in private living quarters only.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

In 2024, the amount of government subsidy for hajj pilgrimage for one pilgrim was ****** Malaysian ringgit. The amount applies to all pilgrims from non B40 group. The B40 group, or low-income group, received higher subsidy as of 2022. The hajj pilgrimage was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mean comparison of practice issues in PeKa B40 (N = 296).

Research data comprises background profile of the respondents and studied variables that are parental stress, resilience and depression. Researchers collected the data using a structured questionnaire after getting approval from related institutions.

The sociodemographic characteristics of general practitioners in Malaysia (N = 296).

Dimensions, indicators and measure attributes identified from the B40 clustering model.

Distribution of B40 group based on 2016’s PLI.

Factors associated with the acceptance and level of participation of Malaysian GPs towards future NHFS (Simple linear regression).

Mean comparison of knowledge components (N = 296).

Factors associated with the acceptance and level of participation Malaysian GPs in future NHFS (Independent t-test).

IntroductionChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health issue with significant socioeconomic impacts. In Malaysia, the prevalence of CKD in 2018 was 15%. Complications of CKD such as anaemia, mineral bone disease, and infections led to frequent hospitalizations resulting in work disability and unemployment. To date, there is no data of employment status of CKD patients in Malaysia.MethodsA cross-sectional study of patients with advanced CKD (stage 4 and 5 non-dialysis) treated in our centre. We interviewed those aged 18 to 60 years old who were selected based on random sampling of their employment status and associated factors. Work disabilities and quality of life were assessed using work productivity and activity impairment (WPAI-GH) questionnaire and kidney disease and quality of life (KDQOL-36) questionnaire. These questionnaires were assisted by the main investigators to aid participants in facilitating their response process.ResultA total of 318 patients recruited, 53.5% were males, with a mean age of 49.0 ± 9.0 years old. The main cause of CKD was diabetes (67.0%) followed by hypertension (11.3%). Majority of them were obese (55.3%) with a mean body mass index of 28.81 ± 6.3 kg/m2. The mean household income was RM 4669.50 ± 3034.75 (USD1006.27 ± 653.99). The employment rate was 50% (n = 159). 86% of the unemployed patients were in B40 income category. Multiple Logistic Regression was performed on the significant factors affecting employment status showed one year increase in age increased 6.5% odds to be unemployed. Female and dyslipidaemia had 2.24- and 2.58-times higher odds respectively to be unemployed. Meanwhile, patients with tertiary level of education were 81% less odds to be unemployed. Patients with advanced CKD had a mean percentage of 24.35 ± 15.23 work impairment and 13.36 ± 32.34 mean percentages of face absenteeism due to the disease burden. Furthermore, patients who were unemployed had significant perceived symptoms and problem lists, effects, and burden of kidney disease (p