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The Impact of Rural – Urban Relations on Rural Areas in Malaysia

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  • Mohd Zaki Bahrudin

    (Center for Development, Social & Environment Studies (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University Kebangsaan Malaysia)

  • Zurinah Tahir

    (Center for Development, Social & Environment Studies (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University Kebangsaan Malaysia)

  • Noordeyana Tambi

    (Center for Development, Social & Environment Studies (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Abstract

The development of rural areas is significantly influenced by urban areas through various forms of rural–urban linkages. These dynamic relationships greatly shape how rural areas are developed. Both rural and urban areas are interdependent, requiring mutual access to resources and services. Generally, rural–urban linkages are observed through spatial and sectoral interactions between these areas. The importance of such relationships lies in preserving the environment, empowering sustainable development, and protecting natural resources. Field observations and studies were conducted from February to April 2024 in the Kuala Langat District, Selangor. Secondary data were collected from various sources, including development planning documents, journal articles, and official reports, while primary data were gathered during fieldwork focusing on land use and physical changes in rural areas. Discussions on the impacts of rural–urban linkages in the study area are based on observed physical and spatial changes in rural areas. This study aims to examine the physical impacts on rural areas, particularly land use changes along the borders of neighboring districts. Clear correlations are evident from trends in current development within the study area, especially regarding industrial area expansion, residential development, population growth, and the decline in agricultural land. The benefits of rural–urban linkages in the study area have spurred progress and accelerated inward development, directly impacting land use and physical changes in rural areas. Non-built-up land uses such as agriculture and forests are increasingly converted into built-up uses, including industrial, residential, and infrastructure developments. Therefore, rural urban linkages should be reassessed for their broader implications on the study area. This study highlights that the dynamic impacts of rural–urban linkages result from rapid urbanization processes and policy decisions that often favor urban areas over rural ones.

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  • Mohd Zaki Bahrudin & Zurinah Tahir & Noordeyana Tambi, 2025. "The Impact of Rural – Urban Relations on Rural Areas in Malaysia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 5244-5253, April.
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