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SHUIB, NUR SYAFIQAH, MD JAIS ISMAIL, and TAZUL IZAN TAJUDDIN. "GAMELBATI: HYBRID ELEMENTS IN CONTEMPORARY WORK." Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities 3, no. 6 (December 1, 2022): 132–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v3i6.168.
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This paper is focusing on a work called Gamelbati–Mediasi Ukiran III for gamelan and chamber orchestra by Tazul Tajuddin, one of the Malaysian leading composer and pioneer in Malaysian art-music, combining local Malaysian elements and Western contemporary classical ideals. His work is one of the examples of hybridity in contemporary music in Malaysia. The analysis of the work is concentrating on the introduction, the first and second sections only out of seven sections within the analytical framework of tempo, instrumentation, time signatures, textures, pulses, center (internal drone), ornamental notes and extended techniques on the strings. This works is among the early compositions by the composer combining elements of East and West among 80 works composed by 2022. This work is the winner of the New Millennium Composition Commission Award UK in 2005 awarded by Birmingham Conservatoire. It is composed in 2005-06 and was performed by Birmingham Conservatoire Gamelan Players and Thallein Ensemble, conducted by Edwin Roxburgh at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (formerly known as Birmingham Conservatoire) in the UK.
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Salleh, Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi, Farediah Ahmad, Khong Heng Yen, and Razauden Mohamed Zulkifli. "Essential Oil Compositions of Malaysian Lauraceae: A Mini Review." Pharmaceutical Sciences 22, no. 1 (March 30, 2016): 60–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.15171/ps.2016.11.
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TARMIZI, SITI FATIMAH MOHD, NORLIDA MAT DAUD, and HAFEEDZA ABDUL RAHMAN. "MALAYSIAN READY-TO-EAT COOKED DISHES: CONSUMPTION PATTERNS AMONG ADULTS AND NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF SELECTED HIGHLY CONSUMED DISHES." Malaysian Applied Biology 49, no. 5 (December 31, 2020): 61–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v49i5.1638.
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Malaysian main dishes have been related to high carbohydrate and protein contents, and lack of vegetables. However, consumption patterns and nutrient composition of these types of dishes were scarcely reported. This study was conducted to determine consumption patterns and nutrient composition of Malaysian ready-to-eat cooked dishes. Consumption patterns were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire among 432 adults. The nutrient composition of the eight selected highly consumed dishes was determined by proximate analysis. The results showed that from 89 listed ready-to-eat cooked dishes, four dishes had moderate consumption levels, which were fried bihun (36.9), nasi lemak (34.7), roti canai (33.1) and Pattaya fried rice (30.2). The rest of the dishes had low consumption levels (<29.9). The nutrient composition was significantly different (p<0.05) between the dishes. Chinese fried rice had the highest carbohydrate content (33.65±8.04%) whilst chicken burgers had the highest protein (7.57 ± 0.63%), fat (11.02 ± 1.27%) and energy (235.43 ± 7.68 kcal) contents. No dishes were found to have a crude fibre content of more than 1.0%. In conclusion, Malaysian adults had a controllable consumption of local ready-to-eat cooked dishes as most of the dishes were consumed in low quantities. Nutrient compositions of dishes from this study are suggested to be added in Malaysian Food Composition Database for future reference of authorities and public for diet planning.
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Noordin, Nazrul Hazizi, and Salina Kassim. "DoesShariahcommittee composition influenceShariahgovernance disclosure?" Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research 10, no. 2 (March 4, 2019): 158–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jiabr-04-2016-0047.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the empirical linkage between the composition ofShariahCommittee and the extent ofShariahgovernance disclosure in 16 licensed Islamic banks in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopted a multiple regression analysis to test the association between the composition ofShariahCommittee and the extent ofShariahgovernance disclosure. A disclosure index was developed to measure the extent ofShariahgovernance disclosure made by the Islamic banks. Whereas to measure the extent ofShariahgovernance disclosure, this study used content analysis as a method of coding qualitative information in the annual reports.FindingsUsing 2009 data, the study found a significant association between different compositions of theShariahCommittee in the Malaysian Islamic banks and theirShariahgovernance disclosure level before the introduction of theShariahGovernance Framework (SGF). However, because of less variation in the composition ofShariahCommittee after the introduction of SGF 2010, a weak linkage was found between the composition ofShariahCommittee and the extent ofShariahdisclosure of Malaysian Islamic banks in 2013.Research limitations/implicationsFindings of this study offer several implications for further improvements of the Malaysian Islamic banking sector in particular, and other Islamic banks globally. As better composition ofShariahCommittee in terms of its size, academic background and other relevant expertise would result in effective monitoring system leading to better practices ofShariahdisclosure, this finding highlights the relevance and important role of theShariahCommittee in improving voluntaryShariahdisclosure level of the Islamic banks. This finding suggests that ample focus has to be channelled in strengthening the composition ofShariahCommittee in crafting future development of SGF in Malaysia. It is also suggested that Islamic banks need to give priority in providing more education and training in various areas of expertise to theirShariahCommittee members that would result in greater confidence of investors, stakeholders and the society on the information disclosed by the banks.Originality/valueThe novelty of this paper lies in highlighting the importance of different composition ofShariahCommittee in determining the extent of voluntary disclosure made onShariahmatters by the Islamic banks.
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Doughman, Khaled Khalifa, and Soh Kim Geok. "THE DIFFERENCES IN CHD RISK FACTORS AND LIFESTYLE PARAMETERS BETWEEN ARAB AND MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS IN KUALA LUMPUR." JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN HUMANITIES 3, no. 1 (August 31, 2014): 167–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jah.v3i2.5121.
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Studying Arab and Malaysian students at international schools appears new to the research field, as there is little in the way of data or literature review that has been obtained to date.The purpose of this study is to compare lifestyle parameters (physical activity, body composition, fitness level and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk factors) of Arab and Malaysian adolescents Method:a total of 190 adolescents students, 96 Malaysian and 94 Arab, both male and female aged 14-16 years old, participated in this research.A questionnaire was used to obtain details of physical activity levels (PAL) in Metabolic Equivalents. A 20m shuttle-run test was used to estimate the fitness level (VO2max). A finger prick sample of fasting blood was obtained to measure high-density (HDL) lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), glucose (GLU) and triglycerides (TRG) in mmoll and identify CHD risk factors, by using the Cholestch LDX analyzer. BMI and %fat used for the body compositions. Conclusion:males were more physically active than females.Arab students had lower BMI, GLU, and TC and participated more in physical activities, and their fitness level was higher than Malaysian students at international schools.Malaysian adolescents had higher triglycerides levels than Arab adolescents.
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Shakri, A. N. Ahmad, K. F. Kasim, and I. B. Rukunudin. "Chemical Compositions and Physical Properties of Selected Malaysian Rice: A Review." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 765, no. 1 (May 1, 2021): 012024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/765/1/012024.
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Abdullahi, Tijjani, Zawati Harun, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Khairul Nazri Yusof, Ainun Rahmawati, Muhamad Zaini Yunos, Mohd Amri Lajis, and Yusri Yusof. "Preliminary studies on hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite from Malaysian kaolinite clays." Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 15, no. 3 (June 25, 2019): 421–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v15n3.1213.
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The use of kaolin as a source of silica and alumina for synthesis of zeolite has been widely reported with various compositions and processing routes. However, since kaolin is highly influenced by geological origin and geographical formation, coupled with the processing method, two different crude kaolin were obtained at various locations in Peninsular Malaysia to serve as precursor for synthesis of zeolite. Hydrothermal treatments were made at reasonable low temperature of 90°C in an oven. The synthesized product was then analyzed using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, to evaluate the potentials of the process and the product. The outcome of the analysis suggested that the breaking down of the clay structure and the armophization process can improve raw material reactivity. However, the crystallinity and composition of the crude kaolin together with appropriate incubation time can greatly influence the synthesis process and the product.
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Osman, Che Puteh, Noraini Kasim, Nur Syamimi Amirah Mohamed Salim, and Nuralina Abdul Aziz. "Discrimination of 11 Malaysian Durian Cultivars Based on Sulfur-Containing Volatiles and Esters Using Multivariate Data Analysis." Natural Product Communications 17, no. 1 (January 2022): 1934578X2110692. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1934578x211069235.
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There are reports documenting the volatile oils of several durian cultivars in Malaysia. However, there is limited information on the rapid discrimination of the durian cultivars based on the composition of the total volatiles and individual volatile compounds. Thus, the present work aims to discriminate 11 Malaysian durian cultivars based on their volatile compositions using multivariate data analysis. Sulfur-containing volatiles are the major volatiles in D175 (Udang Merah), D88 (Darling), D13 (Golden Bun), DXO (D24 Special), D17 (Green Bamboo), D2 (Dato Nina), and D168 (Hajah Hasmah) durian cultivars, while esters are predominant in D99 (Kop Kecil), D24 (Bukit Merah), and D160 (Musang Queen) durian cultivars. D197 (Musang King) cultivar has an almost equal composition of sulfur-containing volatiles and esters. In the ester predominated volatile durian oil, ethyl 2-methylbutanoate and propyl 2-methylbutanoate are the major volatile compounds, while the durian cultivars with predominant sulfur-containing volatiles mainly contain diethyl disulfide, diethyl trisulfide, and 3,5-dimethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane. The durian cultivars were clustered into 8 clusters using principal component analysis, with 3 clusters consisting of 2 cultivars, and with the remaining cultivars clustered individually. The highly sought-after durian cultivars, D160 and D197, were clustered into one. Hierarchal clustering analysis identified the distinct compounds which discriminate every durian cultivar.
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Jani, Nor Akmalazura, Hasnah Mohd Sirat, NorAzah Mohamad Ali, and Azrina Aziz. "Chemical Compositions of the Rhizome, Leaf and Stem Oils from Malaysian Hornstedtia leonurus." Natural Product Communications 8, no. 4 (April 2013): 1934578X1300800. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1934578x1300800427.
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The chemical compositions of the essential oil of the rhizome, leaf and stem of Hornstedtia leonurus Retz., collected from Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, are reported for the first time. The essential oils were extracted using hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Seventeen (96.4%), thirteen (89.2%) and nine components (98.8%) were successfully identified from the rhizome, stem and leaf oils, respectively. Phenylpropanoids were found to be the major fraction, with methyleugenol being the most abundant compound in all oils with percentage compositions of 76.4% (rhizome), 80.3% (stem) and 74.5% (leaf).
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Mohamad A’Ashri, Siti Nur Ezianie, Radin Maya Saphira Radin Mohamed, Nur Nabilah Mohd Noor, Adel Al-Gheethi, Mohd Hairul Khamidun, and Dihom Hussin Ramadhan Hassan. "Characterisation of Macrophyte Eleocharis dulcis for potential selected bioproducts." E3S Web of Conferences 347 (2022): 02012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202234702012.
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Overpopulation of macrophytes in drainage ditches can lead to a problem in maintenance and reduce the efficiency of the system. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility of Eleocharis dulcis (E. dulcis) for bioproduct potential by chemical composition analysis. E. dulcis samples were collected from Parit Raja drainage ditch and sent to Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development (MARDI) for fibre content (cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin) and heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn) concentration. From the result, the fibre content of E. dulcis show the potential for bioethanol with an average value of 37.62% cellulose, 21.31% hemicellulose and 12.25% lignin. Meanwhile, Cu, Pb and Zn concentrations were 2.78, 0.63 and 2423.51 mg/kg, respectively. These values were low compared to WHO/FAO (2007), EN 13432 and Malaysia Food Regulations 1985, except for Zn, which has a slightly higher value indicating that it is suitable to be used as a bio-based straw. In conclusion, E. dulcis had the potential as biomaterial straws and bioethanol based on the chemical compositions. Therefore, the productions are recommended for further analyses of the bioproduct performances.
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敏, 姚., and 徐. 佳珉. "马来西亚华人新生代多语能力与家庭语言规划状况调查——基于两个个案的比较研究." Global Chinese 7, no. 2 (September 1, 2021): 159–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/glochi-2021-2009.
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Abstract Based on the correlation between the multilingual ability of new generation Malaysian Chinese and language awareness within ethnic Chinese families, this study selects two typical fifth grade students of a Malaysian Chinese primary school as research objects and analyzes the impact of language awareness in two different ethnic Chinese families on children’s language ability. Research by means of two-way questionnaires, in-depth interviews, text analyses of Chinese and English compositions and comparison of Chinese, Malay and English language results reveals outstanding Chinese language ability in Case A while Case B shows remarkable English language ability. The findings indicate that Malaysian Chinese generally possess trilingual advantages while the ability of each particular language varies from person to person, which in turn is profoundly influenced by family language planning and attitude. The paper evinces that cultural consciousness among ethnic Chinese and awareness of ethnic language continuity, as reflected in family language practices, are main factors enabling Malaysian Chinese to retain a high level of Chinese language ability in a society substantially dominated by Malay culture.
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Suhaimi Nahar, Hairul, and Erlane K Ghani. "ASIAN EDUCATION FOR THE WORLD LABOR MARKET: A MALAYSIAN SURVEY OF MIGRATION PROPENSITY." Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews 8, no. 2 (September 29, 2020): 985–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2020.82109.
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The purpose of the study: This research explores issues related to human mobility trend reflecting an increasing outflow of intellectual talents by surveying the migration propensity of future professional labours in Malaysia using small samples from selected universities having different establishment orientation and student compositions. It also surveys factors of their migration intention decisions.
Methodology: A quantitative approach utilizing a questionnaire survey distributed to final year students was adopted. A total of 193 usable responses are used in the analysis covering descriptive and mean differences across five identified dimensions of gender, race, academic performance, university type, and education financing.
Main Findings: The results indicate that 51% of the respondents have the intention of leaving the country, the majority of whom are private university students, females, Malays, studies funded by education loans, and those from the average group of academic achievement. The low economic reward was ranked first as the main factor in influencing their migration decision. Surprisingly, the worldwide application of accounting-based knowledge plays little role in students’ decision of migrating abroad, signalling students' inability to appreciate the economic consequence of mastering such knowledge and skills.
Implications: The research contributes to the public policy debate with respect to education and human mobility by providing a strong basis for a reality check on the sustainability of Malaysia’s future landscape of its professional labour market. It also feeds critical policy inputs for all stakeholders involved, particularly the employers, in providing future Malaysian professionals with a conducive, meaningful, and rewarding career to attract and retain them.
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A.M. Dan, S., F. H. Hashim, T. Raj, A. B. Huddin, and A. Hussain. "Classification of Oil Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) Using Raman Spectroscopy." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.11 (October 2, 2018): 184. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.11.20798.
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The current practice in determining oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) ripeness is by its colour which could be inaccurate. This study investigates the classification of oil palm FFB ripeness using Raman spectroscopy. A feature extraction model is developed based on the different organic compositions that contribute to the ripeness classification. Samples are collected according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) standards which are unripe, underripe, ripe, overripe, and rotten. Different characteristics of the Raman shift were detected which represent the material composition for each sample. The Raman intensity of the oil palm fruit increases from unripe to ripe before decreasing to rotten due to the carotenoid content in the fruit. In conclusion, Raman spectroscopy is a suitable technique to observe the changes in the composition of oil palm fruit classified by its ripeness.
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Okuda, Tomoaki, Hidetoshi Kumata, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria, Hiroshi Naraoka, Ryoshi Ishiwatari, and Hideshige Takada. "Source identification of Malaysian atmospheric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons nearby forest fires using molecular and isotopic compositions." Atmospheric Environment 36, no. 4 (February 2002): 611–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1352-2310(01)00506-4.
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Maroof, Kashif, and Siew Hua Gan. "A Review on Chemical Compositions, Biological Activity and Formulation Techniques of Malaysian Honey Bee and Meliponine Propolis." Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 10, no. 6 (November 1, 2020): 507–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22311866.2020.1856716.
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Hosseinipour, Arya, Khalik M. Sabil, Andhy Arya Ekaputra, Azuraien B. Japper, and Lukman B. Ismail. "The Impact of the Composition of the Crude Oils on the Wax Crystallization." Applied Mechanics and Materials 625 (September 2014): 196–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.625.196.
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One of the major problems in petroleum industry is wax precipitation and deposition. The component’s compositional and structural analysis of the crude oils is key factors to be studied to mitigate wax formation and precipitation tendency for the betterment of the crude oil flowability. In this work, the compositions and structures of two Malaysian and Sudanese crude oil samples were determined to investigate their effects on wax precipitation. The GC/MS was used to analyze hydrocarbon components. For this work, high pressure micro differential scanning calorimetry (HPμDSC) is used to determine the wax crystallization point and solubility curve. Results showed a linear relationship between wax appearance temperature (WAT) and weight percentage of component in the crude oil having > 14 carbon atoms. In addition, the effect of temperature on the amount of wax precipitation has also been investigated. Keywords: N-paraffin, Wax appearance temperature, Wax precipitation, High pressure micro differential scanning calorimetry
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Abidin, Mahani Zainal, and Wai Heng Loke. "Revealed Comparative Advantage of Malaysian Exports: The Case for Changing Export Composition." Asian Economic Papers 7, no. 3 (October 2008): 130–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/asep.2008.7.3.130.
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Since 2000, Malaysian-manufactured exports performance has been declining. The downturn of the global electronic industry and the rise of China's economy are the two major causes of this decline. To improve export performance, Malaysia participates in multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade liberalization. The competitiveness of Malaysian manufactured exports can be improved by examining the pattern of revealed comparative advantage (RCA). Within the non-resource-based manufactured exports, Malaysia still has comparative advantage for electrical and electronic goods and machinery (its largest export item), even though it has been on a decline. Malaysia's export strength has also gradually shifted from non-resource-based to resource-based manufactured exports. The RCA estimates also suggest that trade liberalization must not only lower or eliminate tariffs on final products, but also reduce import duties if exports were to increase their competitiveness.
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Mohamad Nor Hishamuddin Manaf, Nurul Farhanah Azman, Mohamad Nor Musa, Syahrullail Samion, Nor Azwadi Che Sidik, and Yutaka Asako. "Fire Resistance Rating for Gypsum and Kapok Fiber Composite Materials." Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 98, no. 2 (September 29, 2022): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.98.2.1523.
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Fire rated door is one of the passive fire protection systems that can prevent fire and smoke from spreading when a fire occurs. The purpose of this study was to analyze fire rated doors made of Gypsum and Kapok fiber composites. This fire rated door has been manufactured in accordance with Malaysian Standard MS1073: Part 2: 1996. This fire rated door has been modified with various composite compositions and thicknesses. The results showed that the fire rated door made of Gypsum and Kapok fiber can last from 30 to 60 minutes. This study clearly shows that door thickness is very important in the manufacture of fire rated door.
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Mohamad, Mahadzirah, Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin, Hafizan Juahir, Nor Azman Mat Ali, Fazida Karim, Nurhikmah Badarilah, Norhilmi Muhammad, and Muhammad Syaakir Mohd Ridzuan. "Development of Spatial Distribution Model using GIS to Identify Social Support Index Among Drug-Abuse Inmates." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.15 (April 6, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.15.11187.
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This study was to identify the spatial distribution of Social Support Index (SSI) among drug-abuse inmates throughout Peninsular Malaysia. Factor Analysis (FA) and Discriminant Analysis (DA) were applied to analyses the level of social support (SS) among drug-abuse inmates and develop the spatial model using Geographic Information System (GIS). Five significant index categories were generated from FA: excellent, good, moderate, low and poor Quality of Life Index (QoLi) and the nine of SS variables are expected to be derived from family, friends and other social factor. DA showed each category differed from others in terms of different compositions, stepwise backward and forward modes gave 99.75% correct classification. GIS analysis show the distribution of SSI categorized on family and friends factor were moderately for where the prisoners came. Besides that, Perlis classified as low-level index and Melaka as high-level index of other social factor. The distribution model of SSI in moderately-level showed Jelebu, Sungai Petani, Pengkalan Chepa and Simpang Renggang as the better SS factor to quality of life compared to the Penor, Pahang. The procedures of FA, DA and GIS were used in this study proved the source apportionment of SS and QoLi among drug-abuse inmates in Peninsular Malaysian prisons.
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Mohd, Khamsah Suryati, and Nur Basyirah Md Zin. "Chemical and Biological Investigation of Apiculture Products from Stingless Bees Heterotrigona itama." Journal Of Agrobiotechnology 11, no. 1 (March 8, 2020): 7–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.37231/jab.2020.11.1.183.
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Heterotrigona itama is one of common stingless bee species in Malaysia. Similar to sting bee, stingless bee also produce honey, propolis and beebread in their hive. Propolis and beebread of Malaysian stingless bee were less explored compared to honey. This work examine nutritional content, antioxidant activity and chemical profiling of honey, propolis and beebread produced by stingless bee species Heterotrigona itama. Nutritional contents such as moisture content, ash, protein, fat and carbohydrate were measured. Antioxidant activity was determined using DPPH method; Folin-Ciocalteau method for total phenolic content (TPC) and Aluminium Chloride method for total flavonoid content (TFC). Chemical profiling was carried out by using thin layer chromatography (TLC) in solvent system of toluene: ethyl acetate: formic acid with ratio 8 : 2 : 0.1 v/v/v. The results revealed that honey possessed the highest moisture content and total carbohydrate with values of 30.67%±1.30 and 65.88%±1.70, respectively. Meanwhile, propolis contained the highest total fat (49.2% ± 5.31) which due to its compositions of wax and resin. Total protein and ash contents were abundant in beebread with values of 30.43%±0.40 and 3.28%±0.13, respectively. The highest total phenolic (70.64%±01.81 µg/mL) and flavonoid contents (31.75%±0.05 µg/mL) were found in propolis. Propolis also possessed the highest antioxidant activity with the lowest IC50 value of 5 µg/mL as comparable to positive control, Trolox (IC50 value: 3µg/mL). These results revealed that propolis is a good source of antioxidant as compared to honey and beebread. TLC analysis revealed that propolis also contained higher chemical compositions as compared to honey and beebread. This finding shows that stingless bee products have potential in therapeutic as strong natural antioxidant (propolis) and high in their nutritional content (honey and beebread).
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Salleh, Marzelan, and Camellia Siti Maya Mohamed Razali. "Creative music making through composition workshop for higher education educators: An experiential learning." Journal Of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education 10, no. 2 (November 18, 2020): 32–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.37134/jrpptte.vol10.2.3.2020.
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This study looked into a way experiential learning was incorporated into a music course by having students participate in a workshop led by a subject matter expert. In the workshop, Passepartout Duo’s role as subject matter experts in the music field ensures an ideal experiential learning environment for composition music students to immerse themselves in order to develop new skills and knowledge. Passepartout Duo is a piano and percussion duo based in Germany, who performs and composes contemporary music. Passepartout Duo members are Nicoletta Favari (piano & keyboard) and Christopher Salvito (drums and percussion). The music composition workshop which ran for two consecutive days was presented in an informal group context introducing contemporary music. Participants and observers of the workshop included Malaysian music students of higher education institutions and professional composers. Participating composers composed original music pieces and worked together and were directly involved with Passepartout Duo in the creative processes required in creating their own music composition and the culmination of the workshop was a concert featuring music compositions from participating composers performed by the duo. Students attending the workshop were found to better grasp musical concepts, be more creative, and have a peek into the career as a composer. Implementing workshops into the music course also maximised learning for students and ensured the efficient development of the course.
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Usman, Jamilu, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Mukhlis A Rahman, Juhana Jaafar, and Tijjani Abdullahi. "Comparative study of Malaysian and Nigerian kaolin-based ceramic hollow fiber membranes for filtration application." Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 16, no. 2 (April 15, 2020): 182–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v16n2.1484.
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Ceramic membrane has gained increasing interest in water filtration application due to its inherent characteristics. Low-cost clay materials are preferred to fabricate an efficient and cost-effective ceramic membrane. Among the ceramics, kaolin displays better mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. However, natural properties of kaolin vary from different studies. Hence, cost-effective Nigeria (NK) and Malaysia (MK) kaolins were compared to study the fabrication of kaolin hollow fiber ceramic membrane for filtration application. The effects of kaolin loading concentration (34 and 37 wt. %) and sintering temperature (1200, 1350, 1400, and 1500 °C) on kaolin membrane fabrication were also studied. XRF studies indicated that the hydroxyl silica and alumina compositions were 56.76wt.% and 41.97wt% for NK and 55.21wt.% and 40.33wt% for MK. MK exhibited intense kaolinite peak with a broad range of particle size distribution. The mechanical stability of kaolin ceramic membrane increased with the increase of sintering temperature and kaolin loading concentration. Membrane morphology also varied with MK and NK. Interestingly, 34wt% kaolin at a sintered temperature of 1350 °C produced ceramic membrane with a high water flux. A similar trend was observed in both MK and NK, where the flux of 34wt% MK and NK are 565 and 460 L/m2h, respectively.
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Appalasamy, Suganthi, Nivaarani Arumugam, Nor Syahaiza Ahmad Zamri, Anis Fadhlina, Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran, and Sreeramanan Subramaniam. "First Report on Wild Ginger (Family: Zingiberaceae) Species Composition with New Records in Limestone Forests of Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia." Tropical Life Sciences Research 33, no. 3 (September 30, 2022): 33–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.21315/tlsr2022.33.3.3.
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The wild gingers in the family Zingiberaceae have a wide range of habitat distribution. The species growing in Malaysian forests are the most studied. Nevertheless, the aromatic perennial herb family found in limestone forests is the least studied. The present study identified the ginger species compositions, determined the conservation status of the identified ginger species, and compared the distribution of the ginger species in selected limestone forests of Kelantan due to the lack of intensive study focusing on wild gingers in Malaysian limestone forests, especially in the state of Kelantan, to date. In various months, wild ginger species observation was conducted at four limestone forests in Kelantan. From the survey performed during the present study, Gua Setir and Gua Ikan recorded 16 species with 12.5% overlapping species. Gua Setir comprised 61.5% more ginger species than Gua Ikan. In total, 13 species (81.25%) were evaluated based on the Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Three wild ginger species listed as high conservation value (HCV), Zingiber aurantiacum, Zingiber petiolatum and Zingiber wrayi, were identified at the limestone karst valley of Gua Setir. The current study presented updated and new records of the limestone wild ginger flora in Kelantan. The research also demonstrated that each limestone forest consisted of different combinations of ginger species. Consequently, conservation efforts and sustainable management currently enforced in the limestone forests would lead to long-term protection of the plants. Furthermore, the wild gingers could become a tourist attraction for limestone forests located in recreational areas.
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Lee, Ai-Xin, and Chee-Wooi Hooy. "State Ownership and Risk-Taking Behaviour: Evidence from Malaysia’s Banking Industry." International Journal of Banking and Finance 15 (July 31, 2020): 65–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.32890/ijbf.15.2.2020.9381.
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This study investigates state ownership on risk-taking behaviour in Malaysia’s banking industry. Using the panel of Malaysian commercial banks, this paper examines whether banks’ risk-taking is affected by Malaysian government ownership through the five largest investment arms of Malaysia (GLICs). The findings show that state-owned banks exhibit higher risk-taking behaviour compared to the private-owned banks in terms of loans. There is evidence that a higher degree of state ownership has a more significant impact on banks’ risk-taking behaviour. We also investigate the relationship with corporate governance mechanisms. The findings suggest that the composition of board of directors somehow plays a significant role in the governance of banks.
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Ramadan, Nehal S., Ludger A. Wessjohann, Andrei Mocan, Dan C Vodnar, Nabil H. El-Sayed, Sayed A. El-Toumy, Doha Abdou Mohamed, Zeinab Abdel Aziz, Anja Ehrlich, and Mohamed A. Farag. "Nutrient and Sensory Metabolites Profiling of Averrhoa Carambola L. (Starfruit) in the Context of Its Origin and Ripening Stage by GC/MS and Chemometric Analysis." Molecules 25, no. 10 (May 22, 2020): 2423. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25102423.
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Averrhoa carambola L. is a tropical tree with edible fruit that grows at different climatic conditions. Despite its nutritive value and reported health benefits, it is a controversial fruit owing to its rich oxalate content. The present study aimed at investigating aroma and nutrient primary metabolites distribution in A. carambola fruits grown in Indonesia, Malaysia (its endemic origin) versus Egypt, and at different ripening stages. Two techniques were employed to assess volatile and non-volatile metabolites including headspace solid-phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME) joined with gas chromatography coupled with mass-spectrometry (GC-MS) and GC-MS post silylation, respectively. Twenty-four volatiles were detected, with esters amounting for the major class of volatiles in Egyptian fruit at ca. 66%, with methyl caproate as the major component, distinguishing it from other origins. In contrast, aldehydes predominated tropically grown fruits with the ether myristicin found exclusively in these. Primary metabolites profiling led to the identification of 117 metabolites viz. sugars, polyols and organic acids. Fructose (38–48%) and glucose (21–25%) predominated sugar compositions in ripe fruits, whereas sorbitol was the major sugar alcohol (2.4–10.5%) in ripe fruits as well. Oxalic acid, an anti-nutrient with potential health risks, was the major organic acid detected in all the studied fruits (1.7–2.7%), except the Malaysian one (0.07%). It increases upon fruit ripening, including considerable amounts of volatile oxalate esters detected via SPME, and which must not be omitted in total oxalate determinations for safety assessments.
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Ng, Wen-Jie, Nam-Weng Sit, Peter Aun-Chuan Ooi, Kah-Yaw Ee, and Tuck-Meng Lim. "Botanical Origin Differentiation of Malaysian Stingless Bee Honey Produced by Heterotrigona itama and Geniotrigona thoracica Using Chemometrics." Molecules 26, no. 24 (December 16, 2021): 7628. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247628.
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Stingless bee honey, specifically honeydew honey, is generally valued for its better health benefits than those of most blossom types. However, scientific studies about the differentiation of stingless bee honey based on honeydew and blossom origins are very limited. In this study, 13C NMR spectroscopy was employed to quantify the seven major sugar tautomers in stingless bee honey samples, and the major sugar compositions of both honeydew and blossom types were found not significantly different. However, several physicochemical properties of honeydew honey including moisture content, free acidity, electrical conductivity, ash content, acetic acid, diastase, hydrogen peroxide, and mineral elements levels were significantly higher; while total soluble solid, proline, and hydroxymethylfurfural were significantly lower than blossom honey. Greater antioxidant capacity in honeydew honey was proven with higher total phenolic compounds, ABTS, DPPH, superoxide radical scavenging activities, peroxyl radical inhibition, iron chelation, and ferric reducing power. Using principal component analysis (PCA), two clusters of stingless bee honey from the honeydew and blossom origin were observed. PCA also revealed that the differentiation between honeydew and blossom origin of stingless bee honey is possible with certain physicochemical and antioxidant parameters. The combination of NMR spectroscopy and chemometrics are suggested to be useful to determine the authenticity and botanical origin of stingless bee honey.
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Majid, Mahani, Mohammed S. Ellulu, and Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar. "Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia." Scientifica 2020 (June 22, 2020): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2529592.
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Six honey samples produced by the stingless bee Heterotrigona itama were analyzed for their plant sources, phenolic compositions, and antioxidant activities. The honey samples were acetolyzed and identified microscopically, and the phenolic compounds were identified by using HPLC-DAD. The antioxidant activities were evaluated using three different assays (FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS) by spectrophotometry. The melissopalynological analysis showed that 26 pollen types from 14 plant families were identified in the honey. Cocos nucifera and Rhizophora mucronata presented as predominant pollen. A total of 6 phenolic acids such as catechin, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, protocatechuic acid, p-coumaric acid, and rutin were identified. Rhizophora mucronata honey possessed the highest antioxidant activity in all assays. The result showed the influence of plant sources on the phenolic compounds and the antioxidant properties of stingless bee honey. These findings could be significant contributions for the sustainability of stingless bee industry as well as to promote Malaysian stingless bee honey worldwide.
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Yusoff, Muhammad Safuan, Irma Wani Othman, Herlina Jupiter, and Saifulazry Mokhtar. "MASTERING THE MOTHER TONGUE AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION FOR STUDENTS IN MALAYSIAN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING: A DETAILED STUDY ON THE CONCERN OF MULTIRACIAL LANGUAGE COUNTRIES." International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling 6, no. 41 (July 31, 2021): 38–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/jepc.641004.
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Malaysia is a multi-racial country with a multi-racial composition, thus producing a variety of communication languages spoken as a result of ethnic assimilation from various races. Malay language is the mother tongue and is upheld as the national language, and thus becomes an element of the identity of Malaysians. It is also considered a point of unity of all the people that lead to national cohesion. The increase in the enrolment of international students every year proves the success of the Ministry of Education Malaysia in fulfilling the vision and mission of the Internationalisation Policy of Malaysian Institutions of Higher Learning. However, in the excitement of pursuing modernisation of education today, the university is bearing heavy responsibility in lifting the position of the Malay language as the official forum for learning and teaching as well as a selection of the main medium of communication among students, especially international students. Discussion of this paper focused on dismantling trade empowerment in the context of the Malay language proficiency in the language that seeks to help assimilation and accommodating international students. This research chooses a qualitative approach by utilising the semi-structured interview method to generate empirical data from a target group of 30 international students in selected Malaysian Public Universities. The findings show that international students utilise their mother tongue to recognise their abilities and agree that the importance of understanding and having the skills of the local language can contribute to the transformation of assimilation in the culture of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society. Ultimately, mastering the mother tongue as a medium of communication for HLI students is a universal skill requirement of international students for the improvisation of self-confidence in facing the challenges of language learning in a multi-racial country.
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Magrach, Ainhoa, Rebecca A. Senior, Andrew Rogers, Deddy Nurdin, Suzan Benedick, William F. Laurance, Luis Santamaria, and David P. Edwards. "Selective logging in tropical forests decreases the robustness of liana–tree interaction networks to the loss of host tree species." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 283, no. 1826 (March 16, 2016): 20153008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2015.3008.
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Selective logging is one of the major drivers of tropical forest degradation, causing important shifts in species composition. Whether such changes modify interactions between species and the networks in which they are embedded remain fundamental questions to assess the ‘health’ and ecosystem functionality of logged forests. We focus on interactions between lianas and their tree hosts within primary and selectively logged forests in the biodiversity hotspot of Malaysian Borneo. We found that lianas were more abundant, had higher species richness, and different species compositions in logged than in primary forests. Logged forests showed heavier liana loads disparately affecting slow-growing tree species, which could exacerbate the loss of timber value and carbon storage already associated with logging. Moreover, simulation scenarios of host tree local species loss indicated that logging might decrease the robustness of liana–tree interaction networks if heavily infested trees (i.e. the most connected ones) were more likely to disappear. This effect is partially mitigated in the short term by the colonization of host trees by a greater diversity of liana species within logged forests, yet this might not compensate for the loss of preferred tree hosts in the long term. As a consequence, species interaction networks may show a lagged response to disturbance, which may trigger sudden collapses in species richness and ecosystem function in response to additional disturbances, representing a new type of ‘extinction debt’.
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Zamani, Mohd Fairuz. "Music of Razak Abdul Aziz: Preparing Chosen Solo and Collaborative Piano Works for Two Academic Recitals." Wacana Seni Journal of Arts Discourse 20 (December 27, 2021): 79–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.21315/ws2021.20.7.
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For the first time in history, full-scale performances on musical compositions by a Malaysian composer, Razak Abdul Aziz, were presented through two academic recitals—27 July 2019 and 6 February 2020—at Orchestra Hall, Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA). These recitals consisted of solo and collaborative piano works, performed by me and a team of music collaborators that were specifically selected for this purpose. Razak Abdul Aziz, who is still actively composing, spent most of his career life as an academic, first serving for Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM), then Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) until his retirement in November 2019. Besides fulfilling the academic requirements set by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) for my doctoral degree, I had chosen to perform works by this composer as he is generally known to the local music community as one of the earliest contemporary composers in the country (started composing in the 1980s). Yet, a full-scale performance of his works was long overdue, though he had the opportunities to have some of his works premiered and performed on local and international platforms as part of concert programmes. This artist project talks about the preparation I made for both recitals, briefly explaining the creative process I journeyed through and the challenges I faced during this time span, discussing each work I had selected for these academic recitals. These recitals could, perhaps, be the pioneers in studying and performing works by Razak Abdul Aziz, hoping to expand this effort to national and international levels.
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Yusof, Norlia M., and Shahrul Azman M. Noah. "Malaysian Food Composition Ontology Evaluation." International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing 9, no. 5 (October 2019): 700–705. http://dx.doi.org/10.18178/ijmlc.2019.9.5.861.
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Et.al, ZaharulLailiddinSaidon. "The Development and Evaluation of a Song Album as an Instructional Material for the Teaching and Learning of Basic Arabic Language in Malaysian Primary Schools." Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) 12, no. 3 (April 10, 2021): 370–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/turcomat.v12i3.741.
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This article reports on a research project aimed at developing and evaluating a song album as an instructional material for the teaching and learning of basic Arabic language in Malaysian primary schools. Generally, the procedure for undertaking the research project could be divided into four different stages, namely (i) the gathering of ideas for the music arrangement for all the nine songs in the album; (ii) development of the song album; (iii) evaluation of the developed song album; and(iv) improvement and refinement of the song album. The results show that characteristics of suitable music arrangementfor the songs in the album are as follows: (i) modern music instruments combined with local and Arabic traditional music instruments so as to make the compositions more unique and interesting, (ii) the use of a variety of rhythmic styles;combining modern and traditional elements including middle east rhythm, (iii) employment of the combination of adult and children singers (iv) varied tempo with vibrant and energetic mood (v) take into account the possibility of combining singing of the songs with dance and movement activities. According to evaluation by the panel of experts, the songs in the albumareof good quality in both the aspects of singing and music arrangement. Meanwhile the results on the aspect of usability found that all of the songs in the album are attractive and suitable to be used as instructional material for the teaching and learning of basic Arabic language to year one pupils in Malaysian primary schools. The song album could facilitate Arabic language teachers to be more confident in carrying outsingingactivities in their classroom as outlined in the Year One Arabic language textbook published by the Ministry of Education. Consequently, by employing singing activities using the songs in the album could help to make their lessons more engaging, attractive and effective.
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Chan, Clare Suet Ching. "Editorial." Malaysian Journal Of Music 9 (December 28, 2020): i—vi. http://dx.doi.org/10.37134/mjm.vol9.11.2020.
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The Malaysian Journal of Music, Volume 9, presents ten articles on issues in ethnomusicology, musicology, composition, music education, popular music and music technology. These issues derive from countries including Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, the United States and Malaysia.
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Osman, Che Puteh, and Nor Hadiani Ismail. "A REVIEW ON THE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF Rennellia elliptica Korth." Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease 6, no. 6 (December 21, 2017): 131. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/ijtid.v6i6.6642.
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Rennellia elliptica, popularly dubbed as Malaysian Ginseng, is widely used in traditional medicine among the local Jakun community in Endau-Rompin State Park, Pahang, Malaysia. The decoction of the roots is traditionally taken for treatment of body aches, as postpartum tonic, as aphrodisiac and for the treatment of jaundice. In the effort of searching new botanical drugs and drug candidates from tropical rainforest, the team from this laboratory had conducted a sizeable phytochemical and biological screening program of tropical plant at Endau Rompin State Park, Pahang with the help from the indigenous people. R. elliptica showed strong antiplasmodial activity in vitro with the IC50 value of 4.04µg/mL. The comprehensive study on the root extract of R. elliptica in this laboratory yielded seventeen compounds from four different classes, including 2 new pyranoanthraquinones, one new anthraquinone, eleven known anthraquinones, one lactone triterpenoid, one coumarin and one phenolic acid. The chemical profile of the root extract was established using HPLC and the selected marker compounds were used as external standards and quantified using standard calibration curve. Nordamnacanthal 5, damnacanthal 7, 2-formyl-3-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone 6, 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone 11 and 1,2-dimethoxy-6-methyl-9,10-anthraquinone 3 were determined at 3.57, 10.32, 4.47, 12.18 and 4.09 µg/g, respectively. Owing to the toxicity of dichloromethane, the extraction of the desired marker compounds was attempted using accelerated solvent extraction and soxhlet extraction using ethanol and water at different compositions. R. elliptica root extract and the isolated anthraquinones showed potential antiplasmodial activity, and the active compounds were probed for their mode of action. In addition, the dichloromethane root extract of R. elliptica and the selected anthraquinones were screened for anticancer, antioxidant, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities as well as toxicity study in vitro. The review summarizes the findings on Rennellia elliptica which includes phytochemistry, toxicity and its biological activities. The chemotaxonomic significance of Rennellia elliptica is also discussed
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Mohamad Ba’ai, Nazirah, Asliza Aris, and Hanif Khairi. "Application of Nature in the Motif of Malay Traditional Jewellery in Malaysia." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 7, SI7 (August 31, 2022): 141–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7isi7.3796.
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The application of nature in traditional Malay jewellery motifs has been practiced since time immemorial as the main element of decoration and design variations. In this study, the traditional jewellery chosen is dokoh, one of the favourites of the Malays worn on the neck with kebaya. This study aims to identify the application of natural elements in design motifs in Malaysia. Qualitative research involving observation, description, and composition analysis are applied using a formal analytical approach. This research helps to preserve Malaysia's heritage and become a reference for future generations regarding extrinsic and intrinsic values. Keywords: Dokoh; Motif; Malay, Traditional Jewellery eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI7%20(Special%20Issue).3796
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Ting, Su-Hie, Saiful Bahari Mohamad Yusoff, and Nancy Kissam. "INTRODUCTION SECTIONS IN CREATIVE ARTS THESIS." Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra 7, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.22515/ljbs.v7i1.5090.
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The content structuring of creative arts thesis is still evolving and has been mainly based on the social science thesis structure. However, the diversity of creative works encompassing music compositions, novels, art works, dance, and painting makes it difficult for the thesis to fit into the conventional content structure. There is also the description of intellectual property and the final product validation which are distinctly different components of creative arts research which need to be documented. In addition, the impetus for the creative arts research may not arise from a gap of knowledge in the field but from ergonomical problems of certain products or designs. The present study examined how the introduction section is written in creative arts thesis. Eleven creative arts theses written by undergraduate and postgraduate students in two Malaysian universities were analysed to identify the impetus or entry point for the research. The results indicate that the research problem in creative arts thesis is inclined towards researcher observation of ergonomic problems with existing products or designs although some students strengthen their case by citing related research findings on the weaknesses of existing products or design to carve a niche for their study. The study suggests that patent search offers useful information that can be used to justify the novelty of innovations and inventions.
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Koh, Ivan Chong Chu, Bin Hassan Badrul Nizam, Yazid Muhammad Abduh, Ambok Bolong Abol Munafi, and Shumpei Iehata. "Molecular Characterization of Microbiota Associated With Sperm of Malaysian Mahseer Tor tambroides." Evolutionary Bioinformatics 15 (January 2019): 117693431985082. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1176934319850821.
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Malaysian Mahseer ( Tor tambroides) is considered as a good prospect for aquaculture in Malaysia. However, knowledge about Malaysian Mahseer-associated sperm microbiota is still limited, although some studies reported that sperm-related bacteria are a factor in the decline of sperm quality, as sperm may become the carrier of pathogenic bacteria to the egg. The goal of this study was to evaluate the sperm microbiota associated with Malaysian Mahseer from 3 different locations (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu [UMT], Ajil, and Pahang) using polymerase chain reaction denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) fingerprinting and to compare location differences by cluster analysis. Our results showed that the UMT sample had different sperm microbiota composition and a different trend in its relationship with sperm quality. Correlation analysis showed a relationship between bacterial diversity and sperm quality. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that sperm microbiota was composed of diverse phyla, including Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria. Interestingly, bacteria such as Salinisphaera sp., Pelomonas sp., and Staphylococcus spp. were detected in all the locations, suggesting that these bacteria are indigenous bacterial members of the Malaysian Mahseer sperm microbiota, although their function is still unclear.
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Abdullah, Shamsul Nahar, Azbariyah Aziz, and Aizulfithri Azani. "The Effect of Board Independence, Gender Diversity and Board Size on Firm Performance in Malaysia." Journal of Social Economics Research 9, no. 4 (December 9, 2022): 179–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18488/35.v9i4.3226.
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The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of corporate governance characteristics on a company’s financial performance. To this end, board independence, board gender composition and board size were tested to determine whether they have any influence on a firm’s financial performance. Given the high concentration of ownership in listed companies in Malaysia and the prevalence of family ownership, this research provides evidence from an emerging market. The Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) was developed based on the UK Hampel Report and the UK Corporate Governance Code, where firm ownership structure is dispersed and family ownership is prevalent. A sample of 70 randomly selected publicly listed companies in Malaysia over the period from 2016 to 2020 was used in this study. From a multiple regression analysis, the results showed that board independence, board gender composition and board size are positively and significantly associated with financial performance; therefore, appointing more independent directors, appointing female directors to the board and appointing more directors to the board leads to higher financial performance. Hence, the initiative by the Malaysian government to mandate listed firms to have a board that comprises at least 30% women does have a business case.
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Shafie, B. B., A. Man, N. F. Ali, and A. A. Rahim. "Macrobenthos diversity along the Exclusive Economic Zone of East Coast Peninsular Malaysia." Journal of Environmental Biology 42, no. 3(SI) (May 31, 2021): 817–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.22438/jeb/42/3(si)/jeb-13.
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Aim: To examine the standing stock of macrobenthos along a depth gradient at regional scales in the Sunda Shelf of Malaysian Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ). Methodology: Macrobenthos was sampled with a Smith–McIntyre grab at 19 stations on the continental shelf of the South-western South China Sea (east coast of Peninsular Malaysia) within the EEZ and was carried out onboard MV SEAFDEC II in May/June 2016. Results: The faunal composition, abundance, and diversity of species, together with environmental parameters were studied. A total of 10,232 individuals comprising 105 families were identified. The dominant macrobenthic group was Mollusca (55.25%), followed by Annelida (26.80%) and Arthropoda (15.36%), while the Echinodermata and Miscellaneous group recorded 1.13% and 1.43% respectively. Based on Bray-Curtis species similarities, five different sample groups (SGs) were distinguished, which were located in different zones and gradients of EEZ. Interpretation: Variations in the macrobenthic community is significantly associated with depth, temperature, and salinity. Further research should be conducted on other factors that contribute to the diversity of macrobenthos along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia’s EEZ.
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Wan Mohammad, Wan Masliza, Wan Fadzilah Wan Yusoff, and Nik Mohamad Zaki Nik Salleh. "Family ownership heterogeneity and audit committees independence and its implication towards the revised Malaysia code on corporate governance (MCCG, 2007)." Corporate Ownership and Control 11, no. 4 (2014): 456–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i4c5p3.
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This study examines the effectiveness of audit committee independence when moderated by firms’ family ownership. This is to investigate the implication of revised Malaysia Code on Corporate Governance (2007) that requires majority composition of independence directors in the audit committee. We study 1,206 firm-year observations between fiscal years 2004 to 2009 of firms listed in Bursa Malaysia. The findings suggest that independent directors are more effective in curbing earnings management when there is stronger ownership of family members. Our research offers insights on the important of family institutional structures on corporate governance reforms in Malaysia. Malaysian family firms are mostly traditional firms which have built their reputation and strength in the industry for many generations. The reputation built, improve shareholders confidence and reduce potential agency conflicts
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Tow, Wai-Kit, Asly Poh-Tze Goh, Usha Sundralingam, Uma Devi Palanisamy, and Yasodha Sivasothy. "Flavonoid Composition and Pharmacological Properties of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. Leaf Extracts: A Systematic Review." Pharmaceuticals 14, no. 10 (September 24, 2021): 961. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ph14100961.
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The oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) originates from West and Central Africa, and it is cultivated in Malaysia for its oil-producing fruits. Malaysia is the world’s second largest palm oil producer and the world’s largest exporter to date. Consequently, the Malaysian oil palm industry constantly generates a huge amount of biomass with the major contributor being the leaves. A large percentage of these leaves remain underutilized, making them a promising source of raw materials that can be converted into value-added products. The present review summarizes and discusses the flavonoid composition, total phenolic and flavonoid content, and the in vitro and in vivo pharmacological properties exhibited by the extracts of the leaves of E. guineensis. The purpose of this systematic review is to highlight the potential of valorizing the leaf extracts of the oil palm tree as pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical agents.
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Zainal, Nor Rashidah, and Norlia Ismail. "Debt Composition of University Graduates and their Attitude towards Education Loan." Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies 2, no. 4 (July 1, 2017): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v2i4.205.
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A worrying trend in the Malaysian higher education environment is that students graduating not only with diplomas or degrees of their disciplines but also with debts. Graduates with debts becomes a serious issue when loan but also other debts that they create since entering the job market. This paper examines the debt composition of 186 graduates and their attitudes towards education loans. The education debt-to-income ratio is found to be in the range of 1.8 percent to 12 percent; where a ratio beyond 8 percent is deemed unsafe.
Keywords: graduate debts; education loan; debt-to-income ratio; higher education; attitude to education debts.
eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Sundarasen, Sheela Devi D., Tan Je-Yen, and Nakiran Rajangam. "Board composition and corporate social responsibility in an emerging market." Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society 16, no. 1 (February 1, 2016): 35–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-05-2015-0059.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of board composition on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for selected Malaysian companies in Bursa Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses board composition and CSR of Malaysian (family and non-family) firms using linear regression analysis. Findings The empirical findings indicate that non-executive directors (NEDs) and independent non-executive directors (INEDs) designate a negative relationship, while women on board indicate a positive relationship. The only variable that positively affects the level of CSR initiatives is the presence of women directors. As for family and non-family business, the main findings are: a positive relationship between NEDs and CSR initiatives in non-family business and a negative relationship between INEDs and CSR for family-controlled business. Research limitations/implications This paper is limited only to selected companies on Bursa Malaysia over a period of two years. The paper suggests that board composition in an emerging market is relatively ineffective in improving CSR initiatives, with the exception of women on board. This is more prevalent in family business, as they do not seem to contribute toward humanizing or cultivating CSR in their companies. Practical implications This paper can be used as a reference by regulatory bodies to further investigate on the means as to how board composition can further contribute toward CSR initiatives, as these board members have inherent authorities and decision-making power. Composition and role of women directors in board needs to be further deliberated. Originality/value This paper contributes to the existing literature in terms of the roles of board composition on CSR initiatives. It further highlights the difference in the aforementioned relationship between family and non-family business.
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Et.al, Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar. "The Symbiosis of Singing and Stage Performance in the Malaysian Music Industry." Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) 12, no. 3 (April 10, 2021): 1221–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/turcomat.v12i3.870.
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Malaysia is a developing country rich in its culture and traditions dating back for centuries. The evolution of music in Malaysia, unnoticed by many, plays distinctive notes inspiring and transforming the paradigm shift of its people. Malaysian music transcends from melismatic, organum and minimalism, to the current progressive intervals, modulations and eclectic variations of form, structure, rhythm, chords and melodies. Vast social and economic developments change the appreciation of music in its representation by the transportation of musical essences through the delicate sensory motors of the human mind and body via sight and sound. The overall composition of this journal is to provide a thorough overview of the integration and of vocal singing and performance through the spectacle of music. Results, data, musical notations, facts and figures pertaining to this study shall be derived through books, articles, internet (reliable sources with citations) and interviews from industrialists and professionals. Conservation efforts through innovations would evidently furnish new and innovative musical ideas blending in through the inevitable influx of American/European and global new-age music. Unlike some neighboring countries that prioritize national interests, Malaysia welcomes innovations and new musical ideas. Nonetheless, the essence of the Malaysian heritage should never be compromised. To date, the diminishing factor of traditional music is rather disheartening.
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Hassan, Hasmanezan, and Najihah Marha Yaacob. "Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Intellectual Capital Efficiency: Evidence from Malaysia." International Journal of Economics and Finance 11, no. 1 (December 15, 2018): 83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v11n1p83.
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The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between Corporate Governance (CG) mechanisms and Intellectual Capital (IC) efficiency following the revision of the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) in 2012. A final sample of 150 large companies was chosen from the companies listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia for 2014. The Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC™) model was utilized to measure the IC efficiency and tested using multiple regression analysis. The multiple regression analysis revealed that board size and frequency of audit committee meetings have a significant and positive association with IC efficiency, but no evidence existed for an association between board composition and role duality on IC efficiency.The result of this study could be useful for regulators and policy makers, particularly to the Securities Commission Malaysia, to further revise and strengthen its MCCG. This study adds to the shortage of literature by providing evidence on the effects of CG attributes on IC efficiency subsequent to the revised Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2012.
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Zainal Abidin, Nor Aishah Zaha, and Azlaini Haji Abdul Aziz. "Popular Contemporary Window Display Composition and its Influences on Youths in Malaysia." Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies 2, no. 4 (July 1, 2017): 85–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v2i4.213.
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Consumers’ expectations from retailers increase with the expanding market demand, where diversification in business strategies to satisfy consumer’s expectations has become a managerial concern. Window display is one of the marketing methods that sells in silence, helps better decision making and improves the store’s image. This paper will critically analyse the application of window display at shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. The investigation will help establish a better understanding of how the window display works in conveying product meaning, value and quality correctly towards youth consumer, while assisting in improving meaning transfer that leads to strategic merchandising messages and sales.
Keywords: Window display, Composition, Malaysia.
eISSN 2514-751X © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Osman, Nur Azimah, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Abd Rahman Mohd-Ridwan, Salmah Yaakop, Shukor Md Nor, and Badrul Munir Md-Zain. "Diet Composition of the Wild Stump-Tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides) in Perlis State Park, Peninsular Malaysia, Using a Chloroplast tRNL DNA Metabarcoding Approach: A Preliminary Study." Animals 10, no. 12 (November 26, 2020): 2215. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10122215.
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Understanding dietary diversity is a fundamental task in the study of stump-tailed macaque, Macaca arctoides in its natural habitat. However, direct feeding observation and morphological identification using fecal samples are not effective and nearly impossible to obtain in natural habitats because this species is sensitive to human presence. As ecological methods are challenging and time-consuming, DNA metabarcoding offers a more powerful assessment of the diet. We used a chloroplast tRNL DNA metabarcoding approach to identify the diversity of plants consumed by free-ranging M. arctoides in the Malaysia–Thailand border region located in Perlis State Park, Peninsular Malaysia. DNA was extracted from three fecal samples, and chloroplast tRNL DNA was amplified and sequenced using the Illumina MiniSeq platform. Sequences were analyzed using the CLC Genomic Workbench software. A total of 145 plant species from 46 families were successfully identified as being consumed by M. arctoides. The most abundant species were yellow saraca, Saraca thaipingensis (11.70%), common fig, Ficus carica (9.33%), aramata, Clathrotropis brachypetala (5.90%), sea fig, Ficus superba (5.44%), and envireira, Malmea dielsiana (1.70%). However, Clathrotropis and Malmea are not considered Malaysian trees because of limited data available from Malaysian plant DNA. Our study is the first to identify plant taxa up to the species level consumed by stump-tailed macaques based on a DNA metabarcoding approach. This result provides an important understanding on diet of wild M. arctoides that only reside in Perlis State Park, Malaysia.
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Abdul Aziz, Roslina, Nadhratunnaim Abas, and Khairul Firhan Yusob. "A CORPUS-BASED STUDY OF BE-COPULA IN NATIVE SPEAKER AND NON-NATIVE SPEAKER LEARNERS’ ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS." Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS) 7, no. 2 (June 30, 2022): 21–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp21-43.
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Background and Purpose: There is little research on the use of BE-copula in learner compositions in terms of how BE is used, and what functions it performs at specific stages of composition. This study aims to investigate the functions of BE-copula in argumentative essays written by non-native speaker (NS) and native speaker (NNS) learners and determine the similarities and differences in the way the learners use BE-copula in their essays.
Methodology: This descriptive study employed a corpus-based methodology with the corpus data obtained from the Malaysian Corpus of Learner English (MACLE) and Louvain Corpus of Native English Essays (LOCNESS). Only data from L1-Malay learners, which were extracted from MACLE, and which form a sub-corpus of L1-Malay learner argumentative essays, were analyzed in the study. Adopting Hyland’s three-stage structure of an argumentative essay as the framework for analysis, data were analyzed for the distribution of BE-copula and the functions it performed in the learner essays.
Findings: Results from the quantitative analysis revealed a similar pattern in the use of BE-copula between NNS and NS learners, with both groups showing an inclination towards the present forms (is, are) and BE-copula construction. A t-test analysis revealed a more significant use of BE-copula in terms of both forms and functions by the NS learners. The qualitative analysis revealed that even though the NNS learners exhibited almost similar composing elements as the NS counterparts, their texts were stylistically simple, more constrained, less fluent, and effective due to limited syntactic variety.
Contributions: The empirical findings from the in depth quantitative and qualitative analyses have enabled more insightful conclusions to be drawn about the NNS learners’ use of BE-copula in their writing. The present study has direct pedagogical implications for the teaching of academic writing in the ESL context.
Keywords: Argumentative essay, academic writing, be-copula, corpus-based, learner corpus research.
Cite as: Abdul Aziz, R., Abas, N., & Yusob, K. F. (2022). A corpus-based study of be-copula in native speaker and non-native speaker learners’ argumentative essays. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 7(2), 21-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol7iss2pp21-43
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Mustaffa, Rusnah, Mohd Reusmaazran Mohd Yusof, and Yusof Abdullah. "A Novelty of Synthetic Hydroxyapatite from Cockle Shell and Characterization." Advanced Materials Research 1087 (February 2015): 429–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1087.429.
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In Malaysia recently, it was found that cockle shell (Anadara granosa) is a potential source of biomaterial for bone repair. It is the most abundant sea species cultured in Malaysia. A possible advantage of using cockle shell as a biomaterial is that they may act as an antilog of calcium carbonate. Malaysian Nuclear Agency took this challenge to develop synthetic bone graft from natural cockle shell. To date, the artificial bone graft substitutes developed from hydroxyapatite (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) a bio ceramic is similar to the mineral constituent of human bone. The structure and the composition of hydroxyapatite (HA) are similar to the mineral phase of bone and, its bioactivity and biocompatibility makes it a preferred bone graft.
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Merara, Michele, Jennifer Tunga Janang, and Imbarine Bujang. "Gender and Ethnic Diversity, and Economic Value Added: Evidence from Government-Linked Companies." International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability 6, no. 2 (September 28, 2021): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/ijsms.v6i2.15576.
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Board diversity was further emphasized in the revised Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2017, as this can allow for more board effectiveness in constructive debates and better decisions. With this recommended deliverable, the code believes that companies should perform and will be more equipped to face the ever-changing business environment and challenges. This study examines the influence of boardroom diversity on corporate performance using Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) in Malaysia as units of analysis. The study used secondary data of publicly listed GLCs in Malaysia for seven years (2012 to 2018). We used gender and ethnicity to proxy for boardroom diversity while economic value added (EVA) represents the company’s performance. We also used panel data multiple regression to analyze the data. After controlling for firm size and firm age, the empirical results revealed that board ethnicity is negatively and significantly related to firms’ economic performance. Board gender, however, provides insignificant results. We also find the firm size to be significant and positively related to EVA. This preliminary result on board composition requires further research on how Malaysian GLCs can address the MCCG’s recommended governance compliance, particularly on the monitoring roles of the board on firm performance.