The study was aimed at understanding the phenomena of poverty among the communities of Redang Island whereby most of them have an average income between RM251 to RM500 per month. The study was found that the tourism sector does give a considerable impact on this community by contributing to 44% of their households income. Article written in Malay. Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author: Roshanim Koris.