Transforming Tamu into a Community-Based socioeconomic development platform

Shamsiah Syamsudin and Mohd Razalie Raffae and Norawati Ngatmin and Jaratin Lily (2025) Transforming Tamu into a Community-Based socioeconomic development platform. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15. pp. 1283-1300. ISSN 2222-6990

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Abstract

Over the past several decades, Tamu has been a canter of rural entrepreneurship and a social exchange in Sabah. However, with the modern trends of development, new challenges are presented, and the institution is becoming increasingly burdened by the barriers that undermine its effectiveness as a means of development. Among these barriers are over- dependence on a small local market, persistence in using traditional marketing tactics, limited access to digital infrastructure, and a lack of networking with community-based tourism projects. Thus, cooperatives offer a potential alternative governance structure that can comprehensively address these issues. The cooperative model would provide Tamu with a more transparent and accountable administrative framework, while also strengthening the capacity of rural businesses, promoting digital innovation, connecting the market with community-based tourism, and protecting local cultural heritage. The success of implementing this approach heavily depends on the quality of cooperative leadership, particularly in terms of strategic vision, management efficiency, and comprehensive community involvement. Therefore, cooperatives are seen as having the potential to become the main catalyst in the effort to revitalize Tamu as a sustainable and relevant rural development institution.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Tamu Desa, Cooperative Governance, Rural Entrepreneurship, Cooperative-Based Development, Sabah
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD2321-4730.9 Industry > HD2340.8-2346.5 Small and medium-sized businesses, artisans, handicrafts, trades H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN1-995 Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2025 09:44
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2025 09:44
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45311

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