Achieving social accounting matrix for Malaysia through distribution of income

A need to examine the relationship between economic and social development arises recently in order to address the issue of income inequality and poverty among ethnic groups across geographical areas in Malaysia. Thus, a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) currently compiled for Malaysia with special attention given for the purpose of income distribution. The abundance of data in the SAM provide a comprehensive framework for income distribution analysis in a socio-economic system. All procedures discussed throughout this paper are drawn based on the experiences and knowledge for compiling the SAM for Malaysia