4.

0 DEMOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

4.1 Overview of Malaysian Economy

o In a developing country, sustaining the economic sector is vital in order to ensure that the
country can achieve its long term vision and mission. For example in Malaysia, we have
Vision 2020 to be achieved in approximately five years from now. Thus, ensuring the
strong economic growth has become the needy in order to achieve those goals under
Vision 2020 that was introduced by our former Prime Minister who is by the name of Tun
Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad.
o There are many tools in measuring the economic performance of the country such as by
looking at the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that can be achieved at the end of every
year. To some extent, the GDP published will indicate the growth percentage of the
country from the economic activities that included from various parts of segments such as
mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, services and so forth.
o For the year of 2014 which is last year, Malaysias economy had increased by 1.3% in one
year time (2013 to 2014) made the economy rose to 6.0%. In previous year, the economy
growth was 4.7%.

4.2 Number Of Population By District In Selangor

Table 6: Number of Population by Districts
 Population By Ethnic In Selangor

Chart 1 : Population by Ethnic in Selangor

o The total population in Selangor during year 2010 at 5,462,141 people.

o Highest population is dominated by Bumiputera at 35% which is 2,877,254 people.
o Followed by Chinese with 17% at 1,441,774 people, while Indians is 8% at 679,130
people
o Non-Malaysian citizens is 5%at 421,820 people and others ethnic is 1% at 42,163 people.
 Population By Ethnic In Kapar

Ethnic Group
4.81 0.31
Non-Malaysian
21.28

Others

60.69
12.64
Indian
0.27

Chart 2 : Population by Ethnic in Kapar

o Kapar is dominated by Malay at 60.69 %, followed by Indian and Chinese at 21.28% and
12.64%
o Non-Malaysia at 4.81%, other at 0.31% and other Bumiputera at 0.27%.
4.3 Statistic of Malaysia By Age

Chart 3: Statistic of Malaysia Population by Age

Source: Department of Statistic, Malaysia (2010)

o Malaysias population is aging slowly (but still in its early stages) with lower portion of
children age group (<age15) in 2010 compared to 2000. Working age adults (age15-64)
and retirement segments (>age64) have increased by 4.5% and 1.2% respectively.
Statistic Of Population by Age In Selangor

Age group TOTAL = PERCENTAGE

M.CITIZENS + (%)
NON-M.CITIZENS

0-4 455,567 8

5-9 472,187 9

10-14 444,168 8

15-19 454,662 8

20-24 640,930 12

25-29 653,819 12

30-34 502,187 9

35-39 428,463 8

40-44 358,660 7

45-49 301,934 6

50-54 238,927 4

55-59 176,258 3

60-64 137,163 3

65-69 76,108 1

70-74 55,488 1

74- Above 65,530 1

Table 7: Statistic of Population by Age in Selangor

Source: Department of Statistic of Malaysia
Statistic of Age and Dependency Ratio of Klang Valley

Chart 4: Statistic of Klang Valley by Age

Chart 5: Statistic of Dependency Rate in Klang Valley

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (2014)

o Klang Valley accounts for 25.37% of the total population in Malaysia and has a
dependency ratio of 0.65 which is quite moderate. This indicates a modest proportion of
non-working age groups (children and elders) as compared to the working age groups.
o It was worth noting that Putrajaya has the lowest dependency ratio in the Valley (0.59).
The district is the operation hub of civil servants, with high concentrations of working age
groups. The bulk of the work force is very young (35.41 % within the age 20-29).
 o The overall population of Klang Valley is very young as well which is in tandem with the
national average. The 3 largest age groups are 0-19 (32.83%), 20-29 (23.49%), and 30-
39 (16.98%). They account for 73.30 % of the total population in the Valley. This is a
typical demographic shape for most emerging economies.

4.4 Marital Status

Marital Status In Malaysia

Marital Status in Malaysia

25% 23% Chinese

Indians
28% 24% Other Etnics
Bumiputera

Chart 6 : Marital Status in Malaysia

Sources: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2010

o In 2010, population aged 15 years and over who were never married were 35.1 per cent
while those who were married were 59.6 per cent. The proportion of males who were never
married (37.8%) was slightly higher than females (32.2%).
 o The highest percentage of Malaysian citizens by aged of 15 years and over who were
never married by ethnic groups was recorded by others ethnic at (39.7%), followed by
Bumiputera (35.3%), Indians (34.1%) and Chinese (32.5%).

Marital Status By Gender In Malaysia

100% 0.8 0.5 1.2

4.5 1.9
7.2
90%

80%

70% Divorced/ Permanently

59.8 Separated
59.6
60% 59.4
Widowed
50%

40% Married

30%
Never Married
20% 37.8
35.1 32.2
10%

0%
Total Male Female

Chart 7: Percentage Distribution of Population Aged 15 Years and Over by Marital Status and
Sex in Malaysia, 2010
Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia

o In 2010, population aged 15 years and over who were never married were 35.1 per cent
while those who were married were 59.6 per cent.
o The proportion of males who were never married (37.8%) was slightly higher than females
(32.2%).
o However, the proportions of males and females who were married were almost similar at
59.8 per cent and 59.4 per cent respectively.
o The mean at the first marriage for males decreased to 28.0 years compared with 28.6
years in 2000. Inversely, the age for females rose to 25.7 years compared with 25.1 years
in 2000.
 Marital Status In Selangor

MARITAL STATUS IN
SELANGOR
3% 1%
Never Married
35%
Married

61% Widowed

Divorced /
Seperated

Chart 8 : Marital Status in Selangor, Malaysia

Sources: Department of Statistic Malaysia

o Form the total above, it shows that majority of the population in Selangor are married
with the percentage of 61% (2,444,238 people).
o Followed by never married with percentage of 35% (1,397,397 people). Widowed by 3%
(128,925 people) and 1% (32,231 people) for divorced people.
o The percentage of marriage people keep increasing every year. Thus, it will give a good
benefit especially for the demand on purchasing a house which increase concurrently.
o In sort, the target buyers will be the status of marriage people because it can bring a
benefit and positive effect in future.
o The highest age group of married people is under range 30-34 years old. The number of
widowed is higher in age of 75 and above because of increasing in numbers of death.
o While for divorced or separated people is majority from age 35-49 years old.
o Based on Department of Statistic Malaysia, the mean age of first marriage for male
decrease from 28.0 years to 28.6 years in 2000.
 o As for female, the mean age of first marriage rose to 25.7 years from 25.1 years in 2000.

4.5 Type of Household

Chart 9: Type of Household in Malaysia

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2000 and 2010

o Other related members household shows a slightly increase from 2000 to 2010 form 3.3%
to 3.6%.
o Extended family household shows a slightly decrease in percentage from 2000 to 2010
from 20.5% to 20.3%.
o Nucleus family household is inclining from 2000 to 2010 from 62.8% to 65.4%.
o Unrelated members households show declining in percentage from 2000 to 2010 from 5.2
to 3.5.
o Single member household declining in percentage from 2000 to 2010 from 8.3% to 7.1%.
 Median Age Of Households Age

Chart 10: Statistic Of Median Age of Households Age

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2000 and 2010

o The median age of head of households aged 20 years and over had risen from 43.2 years
(2000) to 46.1 years (2010).
o Perlis recorded the highest median age of head of households at 50.9 years, followed by
Perak (50.8 years) and Kelantan (50.4 years).
o On the contrary, W.P. Putrajaya had the lowest median age of head of households which
was 31.9 years.
o Focusing on Selangor, median age of household age is slightly increased from 41.1 years
to 41.7 years.
4.6 Birth, Death Rate and Life Expectation

Statistic Of Birth And Death Rate In Malaysia

Figure 11: Statistic on Birth and Death in Malaysia

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2014 and 2015

o Based on the figure shown above, the birth rate is decsreasing from 2014 to 2015 at 1448
to 1428 per day.
o While, the death rate is increasing from 2014 to 2015 at 412 to 427 per day.
 Statistic Of Birth Rate By State In Malaysia

Chart 11: Crude Birth Rate by State,Malaysia

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2014 and 2015

The crude birth rate is declined in all states except for Terengganu and Wilayah
Persekutuan Labuan.
In 2015, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya recorded the highest crude birth rate of 34.6 %
per 1000 population, while Pulau Pinang recorded the lowest crude birth rate of 13.1 % of
1000 population.
Focusing on Selangor as our proposed site located in Kapar, the crude birth rate is
decreasing from 2014 to 2015 at 18.0 % to 17.5 %.
 Statistic Of Death Rate By State In Malaysia

Chart 12: Death Rate by State in Malaysia

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2014 and 2015

o The crude death rate is increase in 12 states except for Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala,
Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan and Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya and
unchanged in Kelantan.
o In 2015, Perlis recorded the highest crude death rate of 7.1 % of 1000 population while
Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya recorded the lowest crude death of 2.3 % of 1000
population.
o Focusing on Selangor as our proposed site located in Kapar, the crude death rate is
increasing from 2014 to 2015 at 3.7 % to 3.9 %
 Life Expectation By Gender In Malaysia

78

77
77 77.1 77.2
76.9
76

75

74
Male
73 Female
72 72.4 72.4 72.6
72.3
71

70

69
2013 2014 2015 2016

Chart 13 : Life Expectation by Gender in Malaysia

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia

o Both male and female life expectation is increases by 0.3 years.

o This is due to the improvement of amenities and facilities provided in term of healthcare.
4.7 Labour Force and Employment In Malaysia

Table 8: Key Statistics of Labour in Malaysia, 2016

o Starting January 2016 Monthly Release, the labour force statistics are estimated based
on the latest current population estimates. Therefore the monthly statistics labour force
time series is update.

Labour Forced Participation Rate Increased To 67.8%

o Labour force participation rate in July 2016 was 67.8 %, increased 0.1 % points compared
to the previous month.
o Year on year comparison showed the labour force participation rate in July 2016
remained the same as recorded in July 2015

Unemployment rate was 3.5%

o Unemployment rate for July 2016 increased to 3.5 % compared to the previous month.
Meanwhile year-on year comparison, unemployment rate was 0.3 % points higher than
July 2015.
o On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month, the unemployment rate in July 2016 was 3.5
% compared to the previous month.
 Employment In Selangor

90
80
Percentage

70 Employer : 3.9 %
60
50
40 Employee : 79.4%
30
20 Self-employed : 10.2%
10
0
Unknown : 6.3%

Unpaid family worker : 0.9%

Employments

Chart 14: Employment in Selangor

Source: Department of Statistic Malaysia

o In Selangor, most of the people is employee and receive monthly salaries from employer
which is 79.4%.
o The second highest is self-employed people who involved specializing in business
activities by 10.2%.
o Whereas the third highest is unknown with 6.3%.

o Followed by employer which is 3.9 % only and lastly is unpaid family worker which is
0.9%
o In short, difference category has their own perception, opinion and justification when it
related to buy any property.
4.8 Income Level

Household Income In Malaysia

Table 9: Median and Mean Income in Malaysia, 2012 and 2014

Median Income

o Median monthly household income for Malaysian in 2014 increased to RM4, 585 than
RM3, 626 in 2012 which is growing at the rate of 11.7% annually.

o Median monthly household income by strata, increased in the urban with the growth rate
of 9.8% per annum from RM4, 238 in year 2012 to RM5, 156 in 2014.

o Concurrently, the median monthly household income in rural area is also increased with
13.8% per annum from RM2,372 to RM3,123
Mean Income

o Mean monthly household income for Malaysian has increased from RM5, 000 in 2012 to
RM 6,141 in 2014. This shows an increase of 10.3% per annum.

o Mean monthly household income in urban area show an increment at the rate of 8.7%
annually from RM5, 742 to RM6, 833 in the period of 2012 to 2014.

o Mean monthly household income in rural area increase at the rate of 10.9% yearly from
RM3,080 to RM3,831 in the same period

Median Monthly Household Income By State

Chart 15: Median Monthly Household Income by State in Malaysia (2012 and 2014)

Median Income by State

 o W.P. Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest median monthly household income of RM7, 620
followed by W.P. Putrajaya (RM7, 512), Selangor (RM6,214), W.P. Labuan (RM5,684),
Johor (RM5,197), Melaka (RM5,029) and Pulau Pinang (RM4,702). Other states recorded
the median income below the national level at RM4, 585.

o Perlis registered annual growth rate for median monthly household income at 19.1% in
the period of 2012 to 2014. 6 other states also increase over the national median growth
rate namely Johor (17.7%), Kedah (13.5%), Sabah (13.5%), W.P. Kuala Lumpur (13.2%),
Perak (12.9%) and Melaka (12.4%)

Mean Monthly Household Income By State

Chart 16: Mean Monthly Household Income by State in Malaysia (2012 and 2014)

Mean Income by Strata

o W.P. Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest mean monthly household income of (RM10, 629)
followed by W.P. Putrajaya (RM10, 401), Selangor (RM8,252), W.P. Labuan (RM7,591),
Johor (RM6,207). Other states recorded mean income below than national level
(RM6,141)

o All states recorded an increment in the mean monthly household income where 6 states
were over the national growth rate at (10.3%). Johor recorded the highest growth rate of
14.4% followed by Kedah (13.4%), W.P. Putrajaya (12.5%), Melaka (12.0%), Perlis 11.4%
and W.P. Kuala Lumpur (10.7%)