Digital Divide among Public Servants in Malaysia : Urban-Rural Differences in Valuing the Use of the Internet

Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean, Hitoshi Mitomo · 2006 · Studies in Regional Science

Summary. Malaysia's digital divide disadvantages rural populations through poor infrastructure and lower incomes. This study surveyed public servants in urban and rural areas to measure how they value internet access and their willingness to pay for services. The research found that income significantly influences internet adoption, particularly in rural areas, and that Malaysia's Universal Service Provision policy has limited reach despite government efforts to bridge geographic and economic gaps.

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DOI

10.2457/srs.35.837

Countries

Malaysia

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions

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2026-04-28