Constraints Affecting the Increase of Sago Production: A Case of Melanau Rural Youth’s Participation in Sago Industry in Sarawak, Malaysia

Sago industry which comprises sago cultivation, processing and sago-based food entrepreneurship has its own youth participation challenges. Consequently, the study aimed at determining constraints factors affecting rural producers. The constraint factors, namely internal external are developed from modelling reason action theory. Data were collected 200 producers in Mukah Division via face-to-face interview using a close-ended questionnaire. data analysed by means of descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis binary logistic regression model. statistic showed pattern industry. result identified six producers; commodity price, new knowledge, physical infrastructure, income, assistance training. that low part-time to full-time is significantly influenced infrastructure training factors. suggests requires technological advancement In addition, findings may provide useful information relevant stakeholders re-evaluate support programs increase productivity Melanau youth. Furthermore, encouragement be given more non-Melanaus participate