@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/8615,
	  title     = {Benefits and Issues of Open-Cut Coal Mining on the Socio-Economic Environment - The Iban Community in Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia },
	  author    = {Edward Lim},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {This paper deals principally with the socio-economic impact on the local Iban community in Mukah Division, Sarawak; with the commencement of the open-cut coal mining industry since 2003. To-date there are no actual studies being carried out by either the public or private sector to truly analyze how the Iban community is coping with the advent of a large influx of cash into their society. The Iban community has traditionally been practicing shifting cultivation and farming of domesticated animals; with a portion of the younger generation working as laborers and professional. This paper represents the views and observations of the author supported by some statistical facts extracted from published articles and non-published reports. The paper deals primarily in the following areas: • Background of the coal mining industry in Mukah Division, Sarawak; • Benefits of the coal mining industry towards the Iban community; • Issues / Problems arise in the Iban community because of the presence of the coal mining industry; and • Possible actions that need to be taken to overcome these issues/ problems.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering},
	  volume    = {1},
	  number    = {1},
	  year      = {2007},
	  pages     = {29 - 31},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/8615},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/1},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 1, 2007},
	}