Enhancing the socio-economic wellbeing of Malaysian local women through social capital and microEnterprise performance

This study aims to determine the influence of social capital on women’s micro-enterprise
performance in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The moderating effect of attitude on the relationship
between social capital and women’s micro-enterprise performance is also assessed. The study employed
a cross-sectional survey design, with simple random sampling, to collect data from 385 women
entrepreneurs in Kelantan. The study spanned from 2014 to 2015 and data were collected between
February and May, 2015. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and Smart PLS were used to analyze the data.
The result of the study, among others, indicates that social capital has a significant positive effect on
micro-enterprise performance. The study recommends, among others, that the Malaysian government
should create awareness among women about the existence and benefits of women’s associations
regarding business activities, especially in the local areas.