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Fisherman Income and Household Expenditure
Nabilah Munirah binti Boyborwin
Supervisor: Dr. Alfian Zein
Bachelor of Applied Science (Fisheries)
School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
The objective of this study was to determine fisherman income and household
expenditure in Rhu Sepuluh, Setiu, Terengganu. In this study, total sampling had been
done through 30 respondents in Rhu Sepuluh. The result of this study showed that
total average fishermen income in Rhu Sepuluh was RM1780.8. Furthermore the total
average of household expenditure for food was RM144.70, for utilities was RM 81.70,
for communication was RM 27.70, for transportation was RM109.9 and for cigarette
was RM 110.70.So that the fishermen family in Rhu Sepuluh have surplus RM 474.7
per month from their income. In order to increase fisherman income, this study would
be useful to manage their expenditure.
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