Local Economic Growth and Community Sustainability

Community development involved capacity building, community development process and social capital. The study was based on a cross-sectional study conducted in a hinterland town of Mukah, Sarawak. The aim of the study was to investigate the impacts of major state development program on Mukah local community. Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) Development initiatives are state owned projects. Questionnaire surveys were distributed in the affected communities. The total of 430 responses returned. The findings show that the knowledge and skill enhancement require further improvement. The process of empowering the community requires concerted efforts on the part of the community and development partners.