Measuring Multidimency Poverty Method

The calculation of the poverty rate in Malaysia is measured based on Poverty Line Income (PGK). Most recently, 2019, PGK was reviewed. reassessment this measurement line with current developments as well Malaysia's developmenttowards developed countries. But to what extent does measure using reflect real state for a household? To overcome poverty, we need know who poor, and dimension they are poor.To take these into account, used multidimensional index method or Multidimensional Index (MPI) one alternatives replace income method. This more identify "who poor". Apart from calculating amount deficiency experienced by household, study also conducts two forms analysis, namely weightlessMPI analysis MPI same weighting. uses primary data obtained face-to-face interviews 378 heads households Sik District, Kedah, 2013. Selected respondents result random observations conducted National Statistics Department. findings study, when weighting value given each eight dimensions, found that if k ≥ 4 set, 34.66 percent 131 poor various dimensions. Determining separationline weighted not mean deficient four but studyfound average (A) 31.36 percent, which means that, among (131), average, suffer deficit total (22 dimensions). MPI, adjusted (Mo), 0.1086, depth set separation 10.86 11 out 100 depths other words experiencing overall shortfall percent.