Wong Sing Yun, Jain Yassin, Sri Indah Nikensari, Jamal Gabir, Sitti Aisyah Orlando, Bernadine Adel Sitorus
The rapid industrialisation and urbanisation in Malaysia have led to significant environmental degradation, which presents a pressing issue for sustainable development. The rapid expansion of industries and a rising demand for urban infrastructure has led to the escalation of resource depletion, intensified waste production, and carbon emissions. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the dynamic impact of industrialisation and urbanisation on environmental degradation in Malaysia. This research paper aims to identify the key drivers of such ecological decline. Time series data from 1970 to 2018 was analysed using the Johansen Co-integration test. Findings indicated the negative effect of industrialisation on emissions. The findings implied that rapid industrialisation did not seems to have aggravated the environmental situation in the nation. This could suggest that possibility of transformation in the industry structure that is more inclined towards adopting sustainable environmentally friendly production. However, urbanisation has a statistically positive impact on pollutants and carbon emissions in Malaysia. This indicated that the urban population consumes more energy, which causes an uptick in carbon emissions. Additionally, findings from this article concluded the presence of a dynamic relationship among industrialisation, urbanisation, and environmental degradation. The implications from such finding could support policymakers with their efforts to design new policies that ensure sustainable urbanisation and industrialisation while promoting economic growth. © UMT Press
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Malaysia; Centre, for Economic Development and Policy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Malaysia; Faculty, of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88997, Malaysia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, 13220, Indonesia; Institute of Borneo Studies, Universiti College Sabah Foundation, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88100, Malaysia; Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 88400, Malaysia
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