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Hadiyantina, Shinta, Zainal Amin Ayub, Dewi Cahyandari, Amelia Ayu Paramitha, and Zuryati Mohamed Yusoff. "TRANSBORDER DATA FLOWS." Journal of International Studies 18 (October 16, 2022): 269–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.32890/jis2022.18.10.
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Medical tourism is popular within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, especially in the Indonesian region. Theeconomic prosperity, closer vicinity as compared to Jakarta, and the quality of medical services provided in the neighbouring countrieslead to medical tourism prospering among the Indonesians. Malaysia is one of the most frequently visited countries by Indonesians asmedical tourists. The growth of medical tourism triggers issues of the adequacy of the Indonesian and Malaysian laws to regulatecross-border medical records. It is the aim of this study to examine the adequacy of the current laws in handling cross-border medical records. This study applied doctrinal legal research methodology, i.e., mainly library-based research, where the main legal materials were from Malaysia and Indonesia. It was found that the need for personal data protection is a necessity since boundaries among jurisdictions are becoming “borderless”. The Malaysian law, although comprehensive, has yet to gazette any country as a “whitelisted country” to allow for cross-border data. The Indonesian law does not regulate crossborder medical records. The risk of personal data leakage has become imminent. The importance of cross-border medical records protection is important to create safe integrated medical records. While Malaysia has enacted a comprehensive legal framework on personal data protection (including medical data), Indonesia needs to enhance its legal framework in protecting the data. Regionally, the legal framework of cross-border personal data between Malaysia and Indonesia should be updated in accordance with the ASEAN Data Management Framework.
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Ismail, Aliza, and Adnan Jamaludin. "Records professionals: an invisible profession in Malaysia." Records Management Journal 21, no. 1 (March 29, 2011): 69–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09565691111125116.
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PurposeThis study seeks to examine the existence of records professionals and their role in Malaysian organizations.Design/methodology/approachThe study compares case studies done in six government‐controlled companies. Interviews were conducted with the persons handling the records and information (including records in electronic environment) in the organizations. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed manually to obtain the comparative data from each case.FindingsThe findings indicate that there are no “real” records professionals in Malaysian organizations. The responsibility and accountability of documenting and managing the organizations' records are dispersed and decentralized. Records managers as a profession are not established within the Malaysian organization structures. Generally there is no specific position of “records manager” in Malaysian organizations. However, the “archivists” are confined at the National Archives and there are no such positions at any of the case organizations studied.Research limitations/implicationsThe study selected six of the government‐controlled companies.Practical implicationsFindings and discovery of the study are significant in confirming that Malaysian organizations (both public and private) are taking their records management responsibilities very unconscientiously with little understanding and support from the top management. They have yet to realize the risk their organizations are facing for non‐compliance to records management standards and practices.Originality/valueThe study confirms the non‐existence of the records professional's position in the formal structures of Malaysian organizations. Though their roles and responsibilities are vital in the management and protection of records to support the business delivery of the organizations, their functions are carried out without due recognition to the profession.
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Asnawi, Nor Sakila, Irwan Kamaruddin Abd Kadir, Azmi Ab Rahman, and Alwi Mohd Yunus. "Records Management and Big Data Environment: The roles of records professional in managing big data." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 7, SI10 (November 30, 2022): 213–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7isi10.4123.
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The increase of big data lead to the need of an effective records management system. This study aims to provide the best guideline or practices suitable for managing big data through records management standards. The study will apply qualitattive case method using interview as the tool to collect data from experts from the organization contributing to big data. This study set is to identify which records management practices are suitable and able to manage big data. This paper offers a new view and research by seeing Records Management standards as a method of handling big data issues. Keywords: Records Management, Big Data, Records Professional, ISO 15489 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 BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Munastiwi, Erni, and Marfuah Marfuah. "Islamic Education in Indonesia and Malaysia: Comparison of Islamic Education Learning Management Implementation." Jurnal Pendidikan Islam 8, no. 1 (August 28, 2019): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/jpi.2019.81.1-26.
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This study aims to reveal the comparative management of Islamic Education (Islamic Education) learning in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research method was a case study. The aspect of the study includes planning, implementation, and evaluation. Data collecting techniques were documents, archive records, interviews, and observations. The informant selection technique was a purposive sampling procedure from Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Bego, Sembego, Maguwoharjo, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia and Sekolah Rendah Malaysia (Malaysian Primary School) or Sekolah Kebangsaan (Malay-medium National Schools) Jelotong, Paritraja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. The results of the study show that both Indonesia and Malaysia produce similarities in terms of the stages of the planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. The uniqueness of other similarities can be found in choosing the topic of Islamic religious subjects in the learning process. In addition to the similarities, there are differences in the underlying philosophy of making an Islamic Education curriculum.
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Hadoko, Cons Tri. "REPRESENTASI KARTUN EDITORIAL JAWA POS BERTEMA KLAIM MALAYSIA TERHADAP WILAYAH DAN HASIL BUDAYA INDONESIA." Jurnal Dimensi Seni Rupa dan Desain 7, no. 2 (February 1, 2010): 175–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.25105/dim.v7i2.995.
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Abstract The Jawa Post editorial cartoons which appointed Malaysia claimed on Indonesia's teritority and cultural products in this article discussed about Ambalat sea and Indonesia's cultural products which was claimed by Malaysia. Editorial cartoon analisist metode adapted Cartoon analysis Worksheet which was designed by the Education Staff, National Archieves and Records Administration , Washington DC. The analisist clue explained that editorial cartoons described Mlaysia as the guilty side and formalized opinion that Malaysia was thief. then rise term Malingsia not Malaysia anymore, maling mean thief. Those editorial cartoons described asweel Indonesia nation was week nation, not concerned to their national treasure and cultural products, fulfilled by social and economic problems also political intricts which effected inside emasculation. Those made another nation easy to infiltrated, intervantions, agitated Indonesia stability AbstrakKartun editorial jawa Pos yang mengangkat tema kalin Malaysia terhadap wilayah dan hasil buudaya Indoensia dalam tulisan ini membahas tentang laut Ambalat dan klaim hasil budaya Indoensia seperti tari pendet, reog ponorogo , batik, lagi rasa sayange dan sebagainya oleh Malaysia. Metode analisis kartun editorial mengadaptasi Cartoon Analysis Worksheet yang didesain dan dikembangkan oleh The Education Staff, National Archieves and Records Administration, Washington DC. Hasil analisis mengungkapkan bahwa kartu editorial menggam,barkan malaysia sebagai pihak yang bersalah dan membentuk opini bahwa Malaysia adalah pencuri, sehingga muncullah istilah Malingsia bukan lagi Malaysai, maling artinya pencuri
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Kamarulzaman, Siti Nor Hidayah, E. R. K. Rafedzi, and Jafalizan Md. Jali. "Managing Risk of Business Records: Gg Port (Malaysia) Bhd." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 7, SI10 (November 29, 2022): 11–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7isi10.4095.
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To reduce any unwanted risk, an organization should manage risk that may occur and to effectively align it with the management procedures on business records in the company. A few problems have been identified in the study: the awareness between the management in the organization still being one of the questions to the researcher, the suitable policies and procedures for the business nature location, and the proper facilities should be placed in business records storage. This study uses qualitative methods involving structured interviews. Population sampling has been chosen to accord with the accuracy and relevance justification of the study. Keywords: Business Records, Facilities, Records Management, Risk 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 BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Asnawi, Nor Sakila, Irwan Kamaruddin Abd Kadir, Azmi Ab Rahman, and Alwi Mohd Yunus. "Records Management Practices: A solution in dealing with big data." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 7, SI10 (November 30, 2022): 219–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7isi10.4124.
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Big data in the Internet of Things (IoT) led to various issues and problems. Therefore, this study aims to provide a guideline through Records Management practices.This study is qualitative with the records professional who deals with big data and records management from various fields. Organizations involved in emerging big data will be chosen as respondents. The study intended to develop guidelines from the current Records Management standard, best practices and guidelines in managing big data. This will offer new research and view on the ability of Records Management as a solution in managing big data. Keywords: Big Data, Records Management, Internet of Things 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 BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Yusof, Zawiyah Mohammad, and R. W. Chell. "How records management could help Malaysia materialize its Vision 2020." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 30, no. 3 (September 1998): 169–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/096100069803000303.
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Yusof, Z. M., and R. W. Chell. "How records management could help Malaysia materialize its Vision 2020." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 30, no. 3 (September 1, 1998): 169–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000984244193.
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SELVAKUMARAN, PUTHENESWARAN, MOHAMMAD AIZAT BASIR, and AHMAD FAIZAL AHMAD FUAD. "LIGHTHOUSE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT MOBILE APPS SYSTEM." Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal of Undergraduate Research 4, no. 1 (July 25, 2022): 25–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.46754/umtjur.v4i1.258.
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Lighthouse is a tower with a strong light which gives navigators a continuous signal. There are about six lighthouses under the responsibility of the Central Region Marine Department of Malaysia. These lighthouses experienced severe construction defects and internal defects. Predictive maintenance, therefore, is performed manually to preserve the lighthouses. Lighthouse Maintenance Management Mobile Apps System (LMMS) is an Android mobile application developed for the Assistant Engineer, Technician, Marine Officer and Division Head of the Central Region Marine Department of Malaysia, responsible for the maintenance of lighthouses. Currently, the Central Region’s Marine Department of Malaysia lacks a computerised maintenance management system for the lighthouses, especially to manage maintenance schedules, work orders and maintenance-related records. In addition, the technician still uses a manual guide for troubleshooting tools and spare parts. Thus, LMMS was developed to solve these problems as a fully functioning mobile application by designing and developing a system for lighthouse maintenance management according to user needs. The methodology used to develop this mobile application is agile. The LMMS provides complete features for scheduling maintenance, orders for maintenance work, records related to maintenance, a list of tools and spare parts, and management of lighthouse information. The result shows that LMMS contributes to ease of use by using the mobile platform, quick and simple modules, systematic storage of historical records, efficient workload distribution, rapid reporting, updated list of tools and spare parts, and providing the latest information on the lighthouses. Deploying LMMS helps the Central Region Marine Department of Malaysia manage and maintain the lighthouses more effectively.
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Abdullah, Azlan Long, Zawiyah Mohammad Yusof, and Umi Asma Mokhtar. "Factors influencing the implementation of electronic records and information management." Records Management Journal 30, no. 1 (August 31, 2019): 81–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rmj-10-2018-0043.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore, identify and gain insight into factors related to electronic records and information management (e-RIM) issues and their influence on the implementation of e-RIM initiative in military service in Malaysia. This exploration was conducted via a literature review and case study. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a qualitative approach and used a case study involving two army departments in Malaysia. Interviews triangulated by document content analysis and observations were used for data collection. The data were analysed using a directional content analysis approach. Findings This study reveals that people, organizations, technology and processes are the interrelated contexts underlying e-RIM issues which inevitably influence the implementation of e-RIM initiatives. Competency and leadership, governance structure, culture and strategic planning, technology development and record-keeping process are the main factors impacting such efforts, in turn forming potential obstacles for organizations implementing such initiatives. Research limitations/implications The research approach and design adopted and the sample size were insufficient for generalization of the findings. Practical implications This study shows that e-RIM initiatives pose greater challenges related to various issues that cause difficulties in improving and implementing the initiative. Thus, it is crucial for organizations to ascertain and comprehend the factors that influence e-RIM initiatives prior to formulating strategies and approaches in addressing those factors, which would in turn affect the implementation of e-RIM initiatives. Originality/value This study provides insights into the fundamental factors embracing the e-RIM issues which influence the initiatives, and thereby fosters further discussion and research in the subject matter in Malaysia.
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Farah Azizzat Wan Nasrudin, Wan, Saiful Farik Mat Yatin, Mohd Shafarin Shaari, Siti Nuruain Abu, Wan Nurhidayah Wan Mohd Hatta, Nurussobah Hussin, and Mohd Zairul Masron. "How Important is Commercial Record Centre to the Information Industry in Malaysia?" International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.7 (July 4, 2018): 211. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.7.16353.
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Commercial Records Centers (CRC), a potential business in records management services offer lot of opportunities for those who aware of the advantages. This is a good opportunity arise at the center of entrepreneur aspirations with economic and social conditions to create a new service, either in an existing market or a new one. Efficient administration of an organization and a good business are amongst the reflects of a great records management. Records management are one of the essentials instrument to smoothen administration process, providing data to plan and making decision, also a proof of transaction and existence. Being an expert in business for any period of time, one will know that the archiving of business records’ is the most important thing. This article will discuss the potential of CRC, clarifying the strategy of marketing and the challenges face by this information industry in Malaysia
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Mohammad Yusof, Zawiyah, and Nurhidayati Mohammad. "Framework for Managing Students' Electronic Records Management in Vocational Colleges in Malaysia." Asia-Pacific Journal of Information Technology and Multimedia 03, no. 02 (December 30, 2014): 27–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/apjitm-2014-0302-03.
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Shamsuddin, Intan Hajariah, Umi Asma’ Mokhtar, and Mohd Syazwan Baharuddin. "Electronic Records Management at The Governance and Administration Division, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia." Asia-Pacific Journal of Information Technology and Multimedia 9, no. 2 (December 1, 2020): 25–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/apjitm-2020-0902-03.
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Hafidzah Halim, Faiqah, Nor Aimuni Md Rashid, Nur Farahin Mohd Johari, and Muhammad Amirul Hazim Abdul Rahman. "Decentralized Children's Immunization Record Management System for Private Healthcare in Malaysia Using IPFS and Blockchain." JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization 6, no. 4 (December 31, 2022): 890. http://dx.doi.org/10.30630/joiv.6.4.1264.
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In Malaysia, private healthcare providers keep computerized records of vaccination data, including personal information, diagnostic results, and vaccine prescriptions. However, such sensitive information is commonly stored using a centralized storage paradigm which subsequently brings about the issue of maintaining user privacy. Concerning this, unauthorized access to crucial information such as identity details and ailments that a patient is suffering from, as well as the misuse of patients' data and medical reports, are common threats to user's (patient) privacy. To overcome this problem, the researchers suggest leveraging IPFS (Interplanetary File System) and blockchain technology to create a decentralized children's immunization record management system. While respecting patient privacy, the proposed system also allows authorized entities, such as healthcare professionals, and provides easy access to medical data (e.g., doctors and nurses). The proposed decentralized system integrates IPFS, blockchain, and AES cryptography to ensure consistency, integrity, and accessibility. A permission Ethereum blockchain allows hospitals and patients within private healthcare providers to connect. We utilized a combination of symmetric and asymmetric key encryption to provide secure storage and selective records access. The proposed system was analyzed using Wireshark to evaluate the overall system's performance in terms of integrity and accessibility while sharing patient records. This project aims to provide automated system keeper using autonomous agents collaboratively with the role of blockchain for further enhancement.
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Nurul Emyliana Nik Ramlee, Nik, Saiful Farik Mat Yatin, Mastura Md Zali, Nurul Aiqa Mohd Zain, Amzari Abu Bakar, Wan Satirah Wan Mohd Saman, and Raja Ahmad Iskandar Raja Yaacob. "The Requirement of Records Management Practices for Institutional Audits." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.7 (July 4, 2018): 228. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.7.16357.
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Currently, the issues of corruption or white-collar crime rise in government sector and this issue raised during the audit checking. The organization itself do not take the initiative and follow the policy and standard assigned by the government when manage the records in their organization with the requirement of records management practices. This study also emphasizes the role of records management in conducting the risk mitigation in governance regarding the auditing process, the relationship of the records management and good governance and to analyse the general report of one organization in Malaysia which related with the audit department. With this study, hopefully the good governance and accountability could be achieved and the crime rate could be minimized as well as no litigation occur during the auditing process if the records management practices plays their roles. This study is to investigate the impact of the implementation of good records management practice in exercising good governance and to ease up the auditing process.
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Ahmed, Mohamed Ganyam. "Influence of Accounting Records on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia." Journal of Finance and Accounting 6, no. 2 (May 6, 2022): 11–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5056.
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Accounting is crucial to business management. Thus, the study sought to examine the influence of accounting records on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Malaysia. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The target population consisted of SME owners based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The target population was 850 participants. The data gathering tools consisted of questionnaires. The study results showed that accounting records was found to be satisfactory in explaining the performance and can explain 40.1% of the variations in the performance of SMEs. It was found that accounting records is positively and significantly related to performance (β=.2154, p=0.008). The study concluded that accounting records positively influence the performance of small and medium enterprises in Malaysia. Accounting records keeping are crucial for decision making and similarly assists in improving business performance and productivity for reliable business performance. Increasing accounting records leads to a considerable benefit that will accrue to an entity as a whole in the long run as it will lead to increased processing power, timely generation of reports and general reduction of associated operating costs. The research recommended that SMEs should ensure they use accounting records regularly. SME owners should ensure that proper and specific organizational documents are kept since they are vital for decision making. SME owners should embrace appropriate accounting records keeping techniques to attain success in their financial performance. It is suggested that the cost of operating a sound accounting system must be reduced to motivate its adoption in businesses. Extra efforts must be allocated to accounting records for the effective performance of businesses. Keywords: Accounting Records, Performance, Small and Medium Enterprises, Malaysia
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Johare, Rusnah. "Electronic records management in Malaysia: the need for an organisational and legal framework." Records Management Journal 11, no. 2 (August 2001): 97–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eum0000000007269.
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Khaleel, Aliyu Garba, Norshida Ismail, and Kamarudin Ahmad-Syazni. "Introduction of Invasive Peacock Bass (Cichla Spp.), Its Rapid Distribution and Future Impact on Freshwater Ecosystem in Malaysia." Croatian Journal of Fisheries 79, no. 1 (March 1, 2021): 33–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/cjf-2021-0004.
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Abstract Malaysia is recognised among the mega-diversity countries with the abundance of various freshwater species. Malaysian freshwater biodiversity is under threat after the introduction of an invasive peacock bass. The presence of this predator could challenge the coexistence of the native species. In the current review, the most important aspects regarding peacock bass threats to the biodiversity future of local species are addressed. Four non-native species of peacock bass are presently recognised in Malaysia. To date, the peacock bass species expand to all parts of Peninsular Malaysia with no records yet found in Kelantan and Borneo. Invasion success is more susceptible in Malaysian lakes (84.38%) compared to the dams, rivers and reservoirs. The mode of rapid expansion of this species is highly connected to the sport fishing and anglers. A propagule pressure, favourable habitat, prey abundance and feeding behaviours are responsible factors for the successful establishment of this species in Malaysia. The species are generalist feeders and piscivorous in nature. It is difficult to eradicate peacock bass since it provides physical jobs (recreation and tourism). However, the damage the species will cause in future is unpredictable. At this point, proper management of this species must be implemented to reduce its population. This could be achieved through updating checklists of freshwater bodies, improving monitoring systems and public awareness.
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Baqi, Aminuddin, Isham Azhar, Ean Wee Chen, Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, Chong Ju Lian, Bryan Raveen Nelson, and Jayaraj Vijaya Kumaran. "The diversity of small mammals in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu, Malaysia." Journal of Threatened Taxa 13, no. 6 (May 26, 2021): 18427–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.6148.13.6.18427-18440.
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Islands are generally rich in marine biodiversity, but it also often hides unique and endemic terrestrial wildlife. The data of terrestrial wildlife in Malaysian islands are still severely lacking, notably from small islands. Hence, this study was conducted to survey and update the small mammal diversity (bats and non-volant small mammals) in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, a tourist destination famous for its magnificent, diverse marine life and white sandy beaches. Despite their touristic popularity, very few information is known about the faunal diversity in this island compare to their more massive neighbouring island, Pulau Perhentian Besar. The survey was carried out from 21 to 30 May 2014 recorded 56 individuals encompasses eight species of bats and five species of non-volant small mammals that were captured using mist nets, harp traps, and cage traps. The survey recorded 10 new species locality records for the island in which, five species were never recorded in Pulau Perhentian Besar. Hipposideros dyacorum, Tylonycteris fulvida, T. malayana, Rattus exulans, and Sundamys annandalei are also new distribution records for the Malaysian East Coast islands highlighting the importance of protecting island biodiversity. Nonetheless, it is hoped that this study not only highlights the species diversity on the island but also serve as a data for sustainable island tourism management planning, which will be crucial for the sustainable development and management of this ecologically sensitive area.
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Rusli, Nur Annisa Ezzaty, Noor Asiah Ramli, S. Sarifah Radiah Shariff, Zalina Zahid, and Siti Aida Sheikh Hussin. "Evaluating the efficiency and productivity of Malaysian logistics companies using epsilon-based measure and Malmquist index during the Covid-19 pandemic." Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management 15, no. 3 (July 25, 2022): 498. http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jiem.4022.
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Purpose: The impact of the Covid-19 outbreak since March 2020 has put Malaysia’s logistics sector in a contrasting reality to other sectors, as during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), this sector was declared as providing essential service and allowed to operate in order to fulfil customers’ needs. This study aims to assess the efficiency and productivity of the logistics industry in Malaysia before and during the pandemic so that the performance of this industry can be observed.Design/methodology/approach: This study uses secondary data. Yearly records from the annual reports for the period of 2010–2020 were gathered pertaining to 15 Malaysian logistics companies treated as decision making units (DMUs) in this study. The efficiency and productivity of the Malaysian logistics industry during the Covid-19 pandemic have been assessed by using a hybrid DEA model consisting of a combination of epsilon-based measure (EBM) and Malmquist index.Findings: Findings showed that Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Berhad was the most efficient and productive logistics company with an average efficiency score of 1 and 12.7% growth in the average productivity index during the study period. In contrast, MISC Berhad obtained the lowest average efficiency score of 0.285. Nevertheless, the average productivity index for MISC Berhad showed an increase by 25.7%. During the early outbreak of Covid-19, Complete Logistics Services Berhad achieved full efficiency and also attained the highest positive growth of 76.2%. Harbour-Link Group Berhad was the least efficient company, scoring an efficiency score of only 0.254 and a decline in productivity growth by 40.8%.Research limitations/implications: The data used in this study may not be sufficient to represent the performance of the entire logistics industry as the pandemic is still not completely over. More useful insights can be obtained if the data can be extended until 2022 to assess the performance of logistics companies after the outbreak of Covid-19 in Malaysia. Many resources that have not been explored in this study and past research may provide an avenue for further research on the performance measurement of logistics companies, particularly in the Malaysian context.Practical implications: This study’s discovery may be used to facilitate the evaluation of resource utilisation and help inefficient logistics companies maximise their efficiency. Also, the findings may be used to help policymakers evaluate the existing policy in order to ensure that logistics companies have sufficient resources to offer reliable and efficient courier services.Originality/value: Although numerous studies have been conducted on the efficiency measurement of logistics companies, so far, scarce research in Malaysia has deployed a quantitative approach to measure the performance of Malaysia’s logistics industry, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study fills this gap by assessing the efficiency and productivity of the logistics industry in Malaysia before and during the pandemic of Covid-19.
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Husniyah, Nur Iftitahul. "Tantangan Globalisasi Pendidikan Islam (Study Komparasi Budaya Pop di Indonesia dan Malaysia)." AKADEMIKA 11, no. 1 (June 30, 2017): 78–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.30736/akademika.v11i1.46.
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Popular culture broadcast from electronic media in this paper is aimed at introdution children to the importance of good moral messages in addition to being a medium of Islamic religious education transfer in the matters of worship or moral and social values. Animated Upin Ipin film produced in Malaysia, the business management, creative ideas, and quality of the image could deliver the Upin & Ipin film in getting some awards. In 2008, Upin & Ipin was awarded International Achievement Appreciation Award, Best of Media Entertainment Category-Merit Award (MSC Malaysia APICTA 2008), and President's Award (Malaysia-Canada Business Council Business Excellence 2008). Meanwhile, in 2009, it was awarded Winner of MSC-Malaysia Management Game 2009, IT Frank 2009 (Global Emerging Innovative Enterpreneur), First 3D Animation Feature Film (Malaysia Book of Records), Viewer Choice Award (Kids Film Festival), Anugerah Khas Juri and Anugerah Box Office (Malaysia Film Festival), Best on Screen Chemistry Awards (Shout Awards), and Best Editing and Best Music (MSC Creative Digital Contents Conference). These awards have once again marked the high quality of Upin & Ipin series and Upin & Ipin technology innovation in Malaysia.
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Fazli Sabri, Mohamad, T. Syahrul Reza, and Rusitha Wijekoon. "Financial Management, Savings and Investment Behavior and Financial Well-Being of Working Women in the Public Sector." Majalah Ilmiah Bijak 17, no. 2 (September 30, 2020): 135–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.31334/bijak.v17i2.1008.
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Women have made an amazing progress personally, financially, and professionally however, with regards to the field of finance, an extensive effort to be done to become well performers comparing to the men. Therefore, women must begin understanding, and thinking the significance of money, savings, and its investment perspectives to overcome critical circumstances at any phase of their lives. Therefore, the major objective of this research is to investigate the relationships among financial management, savings and investment behavior, andfinancial well-being (FWB) of working women in the public sector in Malaysia. A sum of 722 respondents were selected using the multi-stage random sampling method in Malaysia. According to the financial status of working women, 39.2% felt that their assets were more than their debt, and 44.3% was said that their salary was sufficient to meet only their basic requirements. Furthermore, more than 80% of the respondents were followed good financial management practices such as, keeping updated records of the expenses, planning the expenses, doing investments monthly, keeping the loan payment on schedule, settling all the bills on time, and maintaining a savings account. Moreover, it also showed that Malaysian working women have good financial management practices which are indicated by their abilities in performing the savings and investment behaviors to manage their surplus money wisely in order to achieve higher FWB levels. Further, this study was detected some specific financial challenges that Malaysian public sector working women meet over their lifetime, and offered possible solutions for the present and future.
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Al-Temimi, Ahmed Alaa, Siew Hua Gan, and Christine Shalin Selvaraj. "Pharmacotherapy management for hospitalized ischemic stroke patients." Journal of Medical Care Research and Review 3, no. 8 (August 6, 2020): 404–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.15520/mcrr.v3i8.124.
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Background: Worldwide, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is the second leading cause of death and is the third leading cause of disability. Sadly, stroke prevalence in the low- and middle-income countries remains high (70%) with both stroke-related deaths and disability-adjusted life years reported to be as high as 87%.
Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate the success of pharmacotherapy management strategy for Malaysian stroke patients in a public hospital based on the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), 2012.
Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study based on medical records of patients (n=682) with confirmed diagnoses of ischemic stroke admitted to Sungai Buloh Hospital for four years was conducted. Data was collected using self-developed data collection forms consisting of demographic profiles, comorbidity and pharmacotherapy treatment.
Results: The mean age of reported cases was 66.66 years with the majority (58%) being males while only 42% were females. The majority (>72%) adhered to the pharmacotherapy management of Clinical Practice Guideline Malaysia 2012 for ischemic stroke inpatients setting in a public hospital (p=0.001).
Conclusion: Most patients complied to the pharmacotherapy management of ischemic stroke guideline which is important to avoid disability and mortality caused by stroke.
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Chew, Huikai, Kasmawati Mokhtar, Yew Hin Beh, Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Zainon, and Azirrawani Ariffin. "Oral Care Management of Head and Neck Cancer Patients at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia: A 7-Year Retrospective Study." Archives of Orofacial Sciences 17, no. 1 (June 23, 2022): 47–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.21315/aos2022.1701.oa02.
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Head and neck cancer patients require oral assessment and management prior, during and after cancer treatment to minimise oral complications. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate sociodemographic data, oral health management, oral complications derived from cancer treatment, time frame in completing dental treatment and association between oral management and complications. Purposive record sampling of head and neck cancer patients who completed radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) from 2011 to 2017 were reviewed. A checklist was used to record the data and analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi-square test. A number of 194 patient records were reviewed with majority were Malays (88.1%), males (61.3%) with the mean age of 57.18 years old. Only 21% of the patients had oral assessment prior to cancer treatment. About 84% of the referred patients were dentally fit within 1 month. Mucositis and fungal infections were the most prevalent complications. The relationship between oral assessment prior to cancer treatment and oral complications was not significant (p = 0.134). Despite the insignificant association due to several limitations, oral assessment and management prior, during and after cancer therapy are recognised as crucial for improving quality of life. A standard institutional operating procedure is recommended to improve patient care.
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Nawawi, Anuar, and Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh Salin. "Slow moving stock problem: empirical evidence from Malaysia." International Journal of Law and Management 60, no. 5 (September 10, 2018): 1148–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlma-06-2017-0142.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify weaknesses in the internal control of the stock management processes and provide recommendations to improve those weaknesses. The study also analyses whether the current stock management processes are adequately documented and updated regularly. Design/methodology/approach One company involved in the automotive industry was selected as a case study and its stock management examined, focusing on the processes involved and the reliability of the current inventory system. Data were collected via interviews with the selected staff and document analysis on various financial and non-financial company records. Findings The results show that there are loopholes and weaknesses in the current stock management system. This is because of poor technology and a lack of exposure and knowledge of staff involved in the stock management system. Research limitations/implications As this research is based on one company as a study case, generalization must be done with precaution. Access to certain important documents was denied because of the confidentiality. Practical/implications This study will help companies in the automotive sector to improve their stock management process, allowing for more efficient cost control and better services to customers. Specifically, this study identifies weaknesses in the current inventory management and provides recommendations to overcome those weaknesses. This will indirectly prevent fraud and theft and safeguard the cash flow of the company by improving the operation of the procurement and spare parts stock control department. Originality/value This study is original, as it focuses on a company that operates in the automotive sector, which is rare in the internal control literature, particularly in developing markets such as Malaysia. It contains examinations of various internal documents that are generally difficult to be accessed by researchers for the publication in an academic journal.
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Che Hamzah, Ainal Mardziah, Chew Chieng Yeo, Suat Moi Puah, Kek Heng Chua, and Ching Hoong Chew. "Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Malaysia: A Review of Antimicrobial Resistance and Characteristics of the Clinical Isolates, 1990–2017." Antibiotics 8, no. 3 (August 26, 2019): 128. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics8030128.
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Staphylococcus aureus is an important nosocomial pathogen and its multidrug resistant strains, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), poses a serious threat to public health due to its limited therapeutic options. The increasing MRSA resistance towards vancomycin, which is the current drug of last resort, gives a great challenge to the treatment and management of MRSA infections. While vancomycin resistance among Malaysian MRSA isolates has yet to be documented, a case of vancomycin resistant S. aureus has been reported in our neighboring country, Indonesia. In this review, we present the antimicrobial resistance profiles of S. aureus clinical isolates in Malaysia with data obtained from the Malaysian National Surveillance on Antimicrobial Resistance (NSAR) reports as well as various peer-reviewed published records spanning a period of nearly three decades (1990–2017). We also review the clonal types and characteristics of Malaysian S. aureus isolates, where hospital-associated (HA) MRSA isolates tend to carry staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) type III and were of sequence type (ST)239, whereas community-associated (CA) isolates are mostly SCCmec type IV/V and ST30. More comprehensive surveillance data that include molecular epidemiological data would enable further in-depth understanding of Malaysian S. aureus isolates.
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Azman, Nurul Akmar, Azlinah Mohamed, and Amsyar Mohmad Jamil. "Artificial Intelligence in Automated Bookkeeping: A Value-added Function for Small and Medium Enterprises." JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization 5, no. 3 (September 13, 2021): 224. http://dx.doi.org/10.30630/joiv.5.3.669.
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Bookkeeping plays a vital role in dealing with records of day-to-day financial transactions from invoices until payment. It is also a method of documenting all company transactions in order to create a collection of accounting documents. Studies show that an evolution of bookkeeping management from manual record keeping to electronic record keeping had simplified most burden of bookkeepers as well as more reliable and accurate. Bookkeeping includes, in particular, classifying items correctly and entering financial details into an accounting system. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence, automated bookkeeping system is common to large businesses tasks at real time with hassle free. The system will function more than just journal management but also a decision-making tool to any businesses. Despite the benefits of the system, many small and medium enterprises especially in Malaysia still hesitate to implement the system. Artificial intelligence will further improve automated bookkeeping making it simpler and efficient for all levels of businesses. This paper presents an Artificial Intelligence perspective and methods used in automated bookkeeping focuses on invoices processes such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), for document recognition, machine learning and auto journal record entries. Besides that, its challenges to be implemented in small and medium enterprise. The result of these studies highlighted benefits in the automated bookkeeping process to suit Malaysian small and medium enterprises. Future work will look at the suggested intelligence features to be implemented for a more efficient automated bookkeeping for small and medium enterprise.
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Tohid, Hizlinda, Sheen Dee Ng, Anis Azmi, Nur Farah Adrina Nur Hamidi, Syahirah Samsuri, Amir Hazman Kamarudin, and Khairani Omar. "Quality of asthma care at a university-based primary care clinic in Malaysia." Journal of Health Research 33, no. 5 (September 9, 2019): 425–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhr-11-2018-0148.
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Purpose The quality of asthma care may be affected if asthma management is overlooked, thus needing frequent clinical audits to identify areas for improvement. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of the process (e.g. documentation of asthma-specific information), the structure (e.g. availability of resources) and the outcome (e.g. proportion of patients prescribed with asthma medications) at a university-based primary care clinic. The associated clinical factors for non-documentation of asthma control at the last visit were also examined. Design/methodology/approach This retrospective study involved auditing medical records and the pharmacy data system of 433 adult patients with asthma to evaluate 18 quality indicators. The standard target for the indicators of process and structure was 80 percent and the standard target for the indicators of outcome was 100 percent. Findings All the indicators failed to reach the standard targets. Documentation of asthma-specific information and availability of resources were deficient. The non-documentation of asthma control was significantly associated with presence of acute complaint(s) unrelated to asthma, presence of other issues and number of the documented parameters for asthma control. Although the prescription rates of inhaled reliever and preventer were substandard, they were reasonably high compared to the targets. Research limitations/implications In this study, evaluation of the quality of care was limited by absence of asthma register, use of paper-based medical records and restricted practice capacity. Besides, the asthma-specific assessments and management were only audited at one particular time. Furthermore, the findings of this study could not be generalised to other settings that used other methods of record keeping such as patient-held cards and electronic medical records. Future studies should sample asthma patients from a register, evaluate more reliable quality indicators (e.g. over-prescription of short-acting β-2 agonist and underuse of inhaled corticosteroid) and assess asthma management over a duration of time. Practical implications This study provides quality information on all aspects of asthma care (process, structure and outcome) which can be a basis for clinical improvement. It is hoped that the study could assist the stakeholders to plan strategies for improvement of the asthma care. A more strategic and reliable system of documentation is needed, such as the use of a simple template or structured form, which should not jeopardise the provision of personalised and comprehensive care. With complete documentation, thorough investigational audits can be continuously performed to determine the quality of asthma care. Social implications This study could provide useful findings to guide healthcare providers in developing a more strategic model of asthma care that can ensure asthma patients to receive a personalised, comprehensive, holistic and continuous care. Through this approach, their physical and psychosocial well-being can be optimised. Originality/value Even though our healthcare has advanced, the quality of asthma care is still suboptimal which requires further improvement. However, it could be considered assuring due to high outcome levels of asthma care despite having limited resources and practice capacity.
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El Namaki, M. S. S. "A Management Guru from the East." Scholedge International Journal of Business Policy & Governance ISSN 2394-3351 5, no. 2 (June 21, 2018): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.19085/journal.sijbpg050201.
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Management as a science is the prerogative of North America. Authors, concepts, publishers, journals, institutions, individuals and events are either bona fide North American or tinted with a strong North American tint. The few brave non North American souls who have ventured into this domain whether from Britain, Germany or Japan, were quickly re-minted in order to look and behave North American. They were ushered into the sacred arena of North American management and admitted to the exclusive cult. Creative management thinking, novel management concept formulation and imaginative management implementation that were taking place elsewhere, were either ignored or relegated to the dark corners of the domain. The following article is an attempt at exploring work done by a non-North American management innovator who developed, in the course of a dynamic political career, novel conceptual and operational management frameworks: Dr Mahathir Mohamed, the former , and current, prime minister of Malaysia. Analysis follows Dr Mahathir‟s record and addresses four specific conceptual innovations: the concept of “country-wide vision”, the Mahathir crisis management doctrine, the concept of indigenous enterprise and last but not least, managing oneself The article relies largely on a myriad of records and work done on Prime Minister Mahathir‟s initiatives and decisions. Those are placed within the broad spectrum of management as a science and profession.
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Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir, Maryam Etemadi,. "Nanotechnology in Malaysia: A qualitative study about the current occupational health and safety issues." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 15, 2021): 4727–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.1632.
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In Malaysia, nanotechnology (NT) entered the nation, infrastructural advanced technology since 2001. A careful description of the health monitoring and health and safety audit protocol is important for creating a consistent roadmap towards feasible health and safety risk management. In 2018 Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) presented the nano-material guideline for control and safe handling that contains only some of the main concepts of safe handling of nanomaterials (NMs) at related workplaces. Nevertheless, how this guideline should be implemented in the workplace still remains in the shadow of ambiguity, which is a result of the lack of policy framework for governance and execution of this guideline. Hence, this study concentrates on the current health and safety management situation, with special emphasis on health surveillance and health and safety audits in both academia and industrial NT workplaces. To this end, four key objectives are chosen by the authors of this research to be discussed and investigated: i) Current health monitoring procedure for nano-workers in different nano work environments in Malaysia, ii) Current situation of implementing health and safety audit procedure in nano workplaces in Malaysia, iii) Current health risk assessment and management concerns for nano-workers, and iv) Current health and safety assessment procedure of nano-workers and NT governing agencies opinions about these issues. Furthermore, the IRGC framework is employed to address these objectives.
In the present study, the qualitative approach by using semi-structured interviews and also document analysis procedures conducted. The data then analyzed through the thematic analysis process.
The findings of this study indicate that: i) NT workplaces of today’s Malaysia are suffering from a misunderstanding of the definition of health risk in NT workplaces, which requires enlightenment by providing a comprehensive policy for this matter, ii) There is indeed an immense need for a specialized training program with a focus on handling and utilization of NMs, iii) At the moment consolidated health risk records NT workplaces are missing, iv) There is a serious need to formulate and ease the communication complications between NT workplaces and the governing agency in Malaysia.
In short, the current health and risk management procedure for nano-workers in Malaysia is unclear; as yet, no defined framework and policy proposed for the DOSH’s recently published guideline. Presenting a specified procedure for safe handling and utilizing of NMs in the workplaces, developing training programs to improve the workers' knowledge about the occupational hazardous impact of working with NMs, outlining a clear protocol for nano-workers health records, and finally improving the communication between different NT involved parties are the main suggestions of this study. The field of NT came a long way in Malaysia, yet there is much remained to be discovered and developed, alongside the rest of the world.
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Maniam, H., S. Nagapan, A. H. Abdullah, S. Subramaniam, and S. Sohu. "A Comparative Study of Construction Waste Generation Rate Based on Different Construction Methods on Construction Project in Malaysia." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 8, no. 5 (October 13, 2018): 3488–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.48084/etasr.2340.
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High construction waste (CW) generation in Malaysia has serious impacts although there are very little available data regarding the relevant issue in Malaysia. This lack of data results in improper CW management and CW disposal without proper control measures. To control the implications of CW, it is very important to understand their quantity which is currently unknown. Past researches in Malaysia, found that CW generation was affected by construction methods (CMs) practiced on site. The aim of this study is to compare the CW generation rate between different CMs for on-going construction projects in Malaysia. Common CMs practiced in Malaysia are conventional construction method (CCM), mixed construction method (MCM) and industrialized building system (IBS). To obtain CW generation data, site visit (SV) method, which consists of direct measurement (DM) and indirect measurement (IM) is applied to this study. CCM was recorded to have the highest amount of waste (197.657 tons). IBS method records 77.188 tons and MCM 53.191 tons. Regarding the average waste generation rate (AWGR), IBS recorded a value of 0.018 tons per square meter, while MCM recorded 0.030 tons per square meter and CCM recorded the highest amount of 0.046 tons per square meter.
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Amzat, Ismail Hussein, Yahya Don, Sofian Omar Fauzee, Fauzi Hussin, and Arumugam Raman. "Determining motivators and hygiene factors among excellent teachers in Malaysia." International Journal of Educational Management 31, no. 2 (March 13, 2017): 78–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijem-03-2015-0023.
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Purpose In a world in which successful learning is believed to rest on the methods of teaching and the performance of students is determined by teacher quality, it is clear that teachers are the backbone of student learning attainments. In such a scenario, teacher development, welfare, motivation, and satisfaction are crucial for better teaching performance. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to determine the motivator and hygiene factors among excellent teachers in Malaysia and to explore factors that lead to satisfaction and cause dissatisfaction among excellent teachers in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This study uses quantitative design to determine the motivator and hygiene factors among excellent teachers. For the sample size, 306 excellent teachers participated in this study and data were analysed using principle component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis to determine the dominant factor among Herzberg’s motivator and hygiene factors. Findings From the findings, the results showed that the satisfaction of excellent teachers was low in terms of “personal growth” (motivator) and “supervision” (hygiene). The paper concludes by calling upon the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) to consider both motivator and hygiene factors, and what causes satisfaction and dissatisfaction among excellent teachers. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations to be considered, especially in terms of sample size. The low number of excellent teachers participating in this study is due to the scarcity of face-to-face data collection, in that an online survey was deemed to be the only means to reach the excellent teachers. This is due to the lack of a list of excellent teachers in some state districts, making it difficult to determine those schools which have excellent teachers. In addition, it is also due to logistical and geographical difficulties in reaching certain schools and meeting the excellent teachers. In recognition of such difficulties in undertaking research on excellent teachers in Malaysia, the researchers in this study urge the Malaysian MoE, as well as state districts and regional offices, to update the profile of excellent teachers by creating records and a list of all excellent teachers in Malaysia to facilitate future research. In this scenario, the findings of this study should be used with caution and not be generalized to other contexts, schools, regions, or states. Practical implications To be fully cognizant about the excellent teachers’ scheme was introduced to uplift the standard of teaching in Malaysia, and the recipients of this scheme or status (excellent) are considered to be the “cream of the crop” in the teaching profession in Malaysia and for non-excellent teachers to emulate, it is vital to look into their well-being as well as their growth. With the results of this study, the authors can say that the implications for practice touch many aspects of the professional and personal development of Malaysian excellent teachers. Specifically, it is imperative that the factors that intrinsically and extrinsically motivate excellent teachers in Malaysia and the causes of dissatisfaction are identified. In addition, the implications also place emphasis on paving ways for the personal growth of excellent teachers and to provide leeway for them to pursue their own personal happiness. Furthermore, the implications of the lack of proper supervision of school principals on excellent teachers should be avoided, and, in general, hygiene factors could be used as positive implications to improve excellent teachers’ teaching practices and performance. Originality/value This research is original as it calls MoE attention to the well-being of excellent teachers in Malaysia. As excellent teachers in Malaysia are selected and promoted among teachers in Malaysia in order to improve teaching and learning in Malaysia. They are appointed to be a role model for other teachers to emulate. With this position, excellent teachers are expected to contribute to the development of their schools and others and they can be posted anywhere as well as called at any time for help. Therefore, it is worthy to know how satisfied those excellent teachers are regarding government policy. Hence, it is important to know what motivates and satisfies them.
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Ismail, Maimunah, Mageswari Kunasegaran, and Roziah Mohd Rasdi. "Evidence of Reverse Brain Drain in Selected Asian Countries: Human Resource Management Lessons for Malaysia." Organizations and Markets in Emerging Economies 5, no. 1 (May 30, 2014): 31–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/omee.2014.5.1.14240.
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Reverse brain drain (RBD) is a fertile area to examine in the inter-countries movement of professionals. The basic idea of RBD is that the professionals who migrated to the industrialized nations represent potential human resources for the socioeconomic development of their home countries. It is argued that every ‘brain drain’ is a potential ‘brain gain’ for a country. However, there is inconclusive evidence on the best practices of RBD that may become lessons for any country to adopt in tapping the valuable experiences of the intellectual elites. Using ‘human capital theory’ and ’diffusion of innovation theory’, this conceptual paper specifically aims i) to illustrate evidence of the best practices of RBD in selected Asian developing countries of South Korea, Taiwan, China, and India that have commended track records in dealing with RBD; and ii) to suggest strategies for Malaysia, which is a beginner in developing the RBD programs, to adopt the best practices as experienced by the selected countries.
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Mohd Nasir, Amalin A’ishah, Suhaibah Azri, and Uznir Ujang. "MANAGING 3D ASSET MANAGEMENT USING CITYGML CONCEPT." Journal of Information System and Technology Management 7, no. 25 (March 7, 2022): 139–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/jistm.725011.
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In the last decades, three-dimensional asset management is one of the significant practices that is rapidly being used nowadays. Nowadays, 3D GIS has been applied in various applications, especially asset management. A major problem that faces the country at present is the lack of effective tools for managing and maintaining the assets. Currently, in Malaysia, there has been a system that develop by the government named Malaysia Immovable Asset Management System (MySPATA) that is used for the recording, managing, and monitoring government immovable assets. However, this system has not been very successfully utilized due to data complexity and complication in the documentation. This also happens because there are issues involving the management of spatial data due to the growing complexity in infrastructure and limitation of applications. In the surge of digitized economies and industrial improvement, the usefulness of data visualization is becoming increasingly significant in sectors such as smart city planning, construction, management, and services. Therefore, for this to happen, integration between 3D asset management and the CityGML concept is needed This paper focuses on managing 3D asset management using the CityGML concept. CityGML is an independent geospatial information model for semantic 3D city and landscape models that contain various features and modules such as spatial information, data integration, and data visualization. Integration of current technology which is Geographical Information System (GIS) and CityGML concept being employed for 3D asset management. A 3D asset management modeling is being developed using the CityGML standard to track spatial assets, maintain asset records, and sustain an accurate inventory of assets. Thus, in the future, an effective GIS database management will be developed to ensure adequate system performance and operational.
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Ng, Ting Hui, Siong Kiat Tan, Amirrudin Ahmad, Do Van Tu, Ravindra C. Joshi, Wendy Y. Wang, Heok Hui Tan, and Darren C. J. Yeo. "Not in the Least Concern: anthropogenic influences on a South-east Asian apple snail Pila scutata (Ampullariidae)." Oryx 53, no. 2 (November 19, 2018): 230–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605318000443.
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AbstractSouth-east Asian apple snails, Pila spp., have been declining since the introduction of globally invasive, confamilial South American Pomacea spp., yet Pila ecology remains poorly studied, with most occurrence records unconfirmed. Pila scutata, a previously widespread species, presumed native to the Malay peninsula and assessed as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List, was formerly harvested for food, and may have experienced anthropogenic translocations. We surveyed the Malay peninsula (specifically Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore) to investigate the current distribution and genetic diversity of P. scutata. Six populations were found in Singapore, but only one in Peninsular Malaysia. Mitochondrial COI and 16S sequencing revealed that the Malaysian population shared a single haplotype of both genes with the Singapore populations (500 km distant). This low genetic diversity could stem from a recent anthropogenic introduction, which brings into question the true native range of P. scutata and, coupled with poorly resolved taxonomy of the genus, necessitates a reassessment of its IUCN Red List status. Introduced populations pose a dilemma, and the lack of genetic diversity is of concern in light of Pila decline throughout South-east Asia. Our results highlight that conservation management of P. scutata and its congeners must therefore be better informed by greater taxonomic resolution and more comprehensive investigations of their ecology, both in native and introduced ranges.
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Popoola, Oluwatoyin Muse Johnson. "Preface to the Fourth Issue of Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance." Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance 1, no. 4 (October 1, 2017): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.52962/ipjaf.2017.1.4.29.
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I welcome you with most significant pleasure and honour to the Volume 1 Issue 4 of Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance. In this Issue 4, the emphasis is placed on accounting, taxation, business administration, corporate governance and risk management, accounting regulation and financial reporting, and accounting.
In the first paper entitled “Board Characteristics, Corporate Performance and CEO Turnover Decisions: An empirical study of listed Non-financial Companies”, Mr Yahya Uthman Abdullahi (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Dr. Rokiah Ishak (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) and Dr. Norfaiezah Sawandi (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) examine the influence of board characteristics and corporate performance on CEO turnover decisions using a sample of 144 firms from non-financial companies listed on the Nigerian Stock exchange between the periods of 2011 to 2015. The study adopts agency and resource dependency theories to support its objectives and applies a logistic regression statistical technique to analyse the results. The results show that board nominating committee has a significant positive relationship with CEO turnover and board gender diversity has a negative influence on CEO turnover. Also, the study also finds that poor corporate performance leads to CEO turnover. In concurring with the findings, the study suggests to the government to enact legislation on gender quota for more women appointment on the board of the corporation to better the performance of the firm, and as well to enhance the monitoring role of the board.
In the second paper with the caption “Factors affecting the productivity of IRBM Field Tax Auditor: A Case Study in Malaysia”, Mr Sabin Samitah (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Prof Dr Kamil Md Idris (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) and Dr Saliza Abdul Aziz (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) explore the idea of factors affecting the productivity of field tax auditors in the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). This study is significant because IRBM has not yet implemented a systematic method of deploying officers to the field tax audit unit throughout Malaysia. The factors identified could be used as a reference in designing future human development programme in IRBM with particular emphasis on field tax auditors. Several variables have been defined, which broadly classified into individual characteristics and external factors. Data for the analysis are sourced from IRBM’s internal database, unpublished records and direct questionnaire of all respondents engaged in the field audit in Klang Valley. The proposed idea would analyse the relationship between auditors’ productivity and various variables based on the initial assumption that all variables are influencing the productivity through direct impact. This is, however, merely an initial expectation and subject to further data analysis once the data collection is implemented and completed.
In the third paper with the title “Knowledge sharing and barriers in Organisations: A conceptual paper on Knowledge-Management Strategy”, Mr Saravanan Nadason (School of Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Associate Prof Dr Ram Al-Jaffri Saad (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) and Dr Aidi Ahmi (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) investigates the barriers that give impact towards the knowledge sharing among individuals in organisations. Knowledge sharing becomes the significant part of many organisations’ knowledge-management strategy. Even though the knowledge sharing is signifying practice for organisations’ competitiveness directly and market performance indirectly, several barriers make it difficult for knowledge management to achieve the goals and deliver a positive return on investment (ROI). The barriers were identified through literature reviews. The findings of previous studies revealed that several factors affect the knowledge sharing in organisations. This paper provides the analysis of significant factors that influence knowledge sharing in organisations, which comprise the individuals, culture, technology and organisation.
In the fourth paper entitled “Ownership Structure and Earnings Management of listed Conglomerates in Nigeria”, Dr Musa Adeiza Farouk (Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University) and Dr Nafiu Muhammad Bashir (Department of Business Administration, Ahmadu Bello University) examine the effect of ownership structure on earnings management of listed conglomerates in Nigeria. Ownership structure is represented with managerial ownership, institutional ownership, block ownership and foreign ownership, while earnings management is measured using modified Jones model by Dechow, Sloan and Sweeney (1995). Data were obtained from the six listed conglomerates on the Nigerian Stock Exchange covering the period 2008-2014 through their annual reports and accounts. The findings show that managerial ownership and ownership concentration have a significant and adverse effect on earnings management of listed conglomerates in Nigeria, while foreign ownership recorded positive and significant impact on earnings management of firms, institutional ownership was however reported to have an insignificant but negative influence on earnings management. The study, therefore, recommends that management should be encouraged to have more interest through shares in the organisation as it enables them to have more sense of belonging, which in turn will help mitigate their opportunistic tendencies. Also, the institutional ownership should be improved upon through allotment of more shares as these categories of investors are well informed and could be more vigilant over their stake in the organisation thereby performing monitoring role to mitigate earnings management.
In the fifth paper with the title “Corporate Governance Structure and Firm Performance: A Case Study of Malaysian University Holdings Companies”, Prof Dr Wan Nordin Wan Hussina (Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Dr. Norfaiezah Sawandi (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia), and Dr Hasnah Shaari (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia) analyse the corporate governance structure and performance of Malaysian public university holding companies from 2010 to 2014. The sample comprises eight public university holding companies. Data were obtained by using three methods, namely: survey, semi-structured interview, and documentation review. The board structure and board sub-committees practices of these case organisations were evaluated against the best practice recommendation of (i) the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2012, (ii) the Green Book 2006, and (iii) other relevant acts. The firm performance is measured using four indicators which are sales, profit before tax, net profit margin and return on equity. Overall, their study finds that the practice and structure of corporate governance of the holding companies are excellent. However, their study reveals non-compliance by companies about certain aspects of the recommendations of Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2012 (MCCG) and the Green Book. The study also observed that the practice of governance between the university companies is not uniform. The findings provide an insight into the competence of the ministry of higher education as the shareholder to improve the monitoring of the public university holding companies.
As you read through this Vol. 1 Issue 4 of IPJAF, I would like to reiterate that the success of the journal depends on your active participation and those of your colleagues and friends through submission of high-quality articles within the journal scope for review and publication.
I acknowledge your support as we endeavour to make IPJAF the most authoritative journal on accounting and finance for the community of academic, professional, industry, society and government.
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YIN, HUI NG, EHWAN NGADI, MD-ZAIRI ZAINAL, and MUHAMMAD ABU BAKAR ABDUL-LATIFF. "A NOTE ON THE NEW RECORD OF THE REPTILE FAUNA IN PULAU TINGGI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA." JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT 17, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 35–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.46754/jssm.2022.11.005.
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Island ecosystem is a fragile ecosystem affected by an ocean climate, which resulting different microclimates, floristic composition and unique habitats. The island’s insularity resulted in the unique composition of animal species, especially reptiles which depend most on the microclimate. Hence, a study on reptile diversity was carried out in Pulau Tinggi, Mersing, Johor from February to October 2019. A previous survey of reptile diversity in Pulau Tinggi was conducted in 2003 and 2006, which recorded 13 and 17 species, respectively and there is an urgent need to update these data. This study used the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) and drift-fenced pitfall traps as the primary sampling methods. 21 species were recorded, which comprise eight families. The Scincidae family recorded the highest number of species, which is five. Meanwhile, Viperidae and Varanidae reported the lowest number of species recorded, one species, respectively. 13 species were reported as new records for Pulau Tinggi, resulting in updated reptile diversity in Pulau Tinggi currently to 32 species based on a comparative literature review with previous studies. These new records indicate that extensive and intensive studies are needed to determine the reptilian diversity in Pulau Tinggi for conservation and management purposes.
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Lee, Jen Nie, Kee Alfian Abd Adzis, Lutfi Afiq-Rosli, Jani T. I. Tanzil, Albert Apollo Chan, Md Nizam Ismail, Khodzori Fikri Akmal, and Yang Amri Affendi. "Scleractinian coral (Cnidaria, Hexacorallia, Scleractinia) diversity of the Mersing Islands, Peninsular Malaysia." ZooKeys 1102 (May 20, 2022): 177–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1102.82228.
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We present a comprehensive checklist of scleractinian (hard) corals for the Mersing Islands, Malaysia based on surveys conducted at 24 reefs across protected and unprotected marine areas. A total of 261 species of corals from 16 families and one incertae sedis (Pachyseris spp.) were recorded, along with ten records that are new for the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Compared against the IUCN Red List, 46.7% of coral species found in the Mersing Islands were of Least Concern (LC), 29.5% as Near Threatened (NT) and 16.4% Vulnerable (V). Only one recorded species, Pectinia maxima (Moll & Best, 1984), was listed as Endangered (EN). Baseline species diversity data are essential for the monitoring and management of marine biodiversity, especially within marine protected areas. With both protected and unprotected coral reef areas in the vicinity of the widely scattered Mersing Islands, the diversity and distribution of coral species can be used as the basis for area-based conservation and management strategies. The diversity and abundance of scleractinian corals of each island or area should be surveyed periodically to ensure the appropriate level of protection is afforded to retain scleractinian biodiversity in this region.
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Che Mohd Salleh, Marhanum, and Mohammad Abdul Matin Chowdhury. "Technological Transformation in Malaysian Zakat Institutions." International Journal of Zakat 5, no. 3 (December 4, 2020): 44–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.37706/ijaz.v5i3.263.
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This research observes technology adoption among zakat institutions in Malaysia. To achieve this objective, a qualitative approach is adopted where the primary data is collected via observation of website or any related materials, which supports technology application among Zakat institutions in Malaysia. The materials including website, the information of online collection or payment system and others. The findings indicate that majority of the zakat institutions have started to utilize technology system in their organization, especially with regards to zakat payment. However, there is still lacking of technology usage for zakat distributions, awareness as well as zakat fund reporting to public. Overall, as zakat collection and distribution have involved millions of records and its management is still questionable by all parties, it is believed that technology will enhance the operations of zakat institutions to become more efficient and effective to distribute wealth to the needy. It is thus public trust towards the institutions is expected to increase.
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Aziz, Azlina Ab, Zawiyah M. Yusof, Umi Asma’ Mokhtar, and Dian Indrayani Jambari. "Establishing Policy for the Implementation of Electronic Document and Records Management System in Public Sector in Malaysia: The Influencing Factors." Advanced Science Letters 23, no. 11 (November 1, 2017): 10732–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/asl.2017.10141.
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Mahmod, Zulzaidi, and Ahmad Hidayat Buang. "Penulisan Penghakiman Menurut Perspektif Fiqh Al-Qaḍā’dan Aplikasi Mahkamah Syariah Di Malaysia." Jurnal Fiqh 18, no. 2 (December 29, 2021): 377–408. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/fiqh.vol18no2.6.
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Islamic management strongly emphasizes the method of writing such as the writing of wills, debts, agreements and judgments. Judgment writing is an important aspect of the justice process. The writing of judgments is emphasized by the majority of fuqaha’ to ensure transparency in judicial proceedings. The purpose of writing this article to view at the approach outlined by Fiqh al-Qaḍā regarding the writing of judgments and applications of Syariah Courts in Malaysia based on the provisions of laws and the application of Practice Direction in Syariah Courts. The writing of this manuscript has revealed that Islamic scholars have outlined the concepts of al-Sijjilāt, al-Maḥaḍar and Kitāb al-Qaḍī ilā al-Qaḍī as a process of judicial writing. Notes of proceedings and records of cases in respect of judgments are kept for the purpose of appeal and execution of judgments. This matter is also applied in the Syariah Courts in Malaysia through the approach outlined by the laws and the practice directions of the Syariah Courts. The implementation of judgment writing by Syariah Judges in Malaysia has been transformed through the e-Bicara application of the e-Syariah system and it is in line with the Fiqh al-Qaḍā ’approach.
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Mohd Tahir, Abdullah, Jamrin Jasmin, Alfero Sualin, Noor Ajian Mohd-Lair, and Abdul Kadir bin Abdul Rahman. "The Preventive Maintenance Schedule: A Case Study at Aman Sales and Services Sdn. Bhd. and Ladang Sabah Palm Oil Mill." Applied Mechanics and Materials 660 (October 2014): 995–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.660.995.
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Maintenance is crucial to system performance and reliability of a machine for an industry. Machine maintenance system in small and medium industries in Malaysia usually consists of manual file management system, which records all the conducted maintenance works. However, a maintenance system should be more complex to include the scheduling of maintenance activities. This paper presents the findings of studies on the implementation of preventive maintenance schedule conducted at Aman Sales And Services Sdn. Bhd. and Ladang Sabah Palm Oil Mill both located in Sabah, Malaysia. In this study, data form previous maintenance works or activities were collected from both companies. The data were then analyzed. The analysis indicates that reduction in time can be obtained by combining similar or repetitive tasks guided by recommendation from the machines’ manuals. This analysis provides foundation for developing an improved preventive maintenance schedule for each company. The new preventive maintenance schedules are found to be able to reduce the breakdown time ranging from as low as 25% to as high as 50%. This reduction signifies the efficiency of the proposed maintenance schedule.
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Abu Bakar, Amzari, Norhayati Hussin, Peemasak Angchun, and Mohd Ridwan Seman. "Roles of Library in the Metaverse." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 7, SI10 (November 30, 2022): 269–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7isi10.4132.
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The library is an important institution throughout society. Library roles change over time, from the custodian of records to addressing information needs of the society in the digital age of the Internet. Tech companies around the world are start investing in the next version of the Internet called the Metaverse. The key elements of Metaverse are Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Real-Time, and Immersive experience in the common cyberspace. The Metaverse is not fully existed yet. It is predicted that it will change business disruptively. This paper discusses the roles of the library may play in the Metaverse. Keywords: Metaverse, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Roles of the library, Information Science, Information Management 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 BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behavior Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioral Researchers on Asians), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behavior Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Siddiquee, Noore Alam, and John Antony Xavier. "Collaborative approach to public service improvement: the Malaysian experience and lessons." International Journal of Public Sector Management 34, no. 1 (November 19, 2020): 17–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijpsm-05-2020-0122.
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PurposeIn 2009, Malaysia saw a unique approach to public service improvement. The National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS) was designed to enhance governmental performance by breaking down silos across ministries so that resources could be pooled and a leap in value of service is secured. This paper aims to examine the extent to which the NBOS has catalysed inter-agency collaboration and delivered improvements to public services.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a qualitative approach drawing on data collected through semi-structured individual interviews with key informants complemented with information from other sources. The interview evidence has been triangulated with those obtained through group discussions, personal observations and review of official records and publications.FindingsThe paper shows that despite some teething problems, the NBOS has performed commendably. It has made notable inroads in promoting cross-agency collaboration, demonstrating evidence of improved service delivery and cost savings for the government. In short, it has produced results in areas where previous reforms have performed poorly.Originality/valueThe paper adds to the limited literature on collaborative management in developing countries. The Malaysian experience suggests that leadership and commitment at the highest level, an effective governance structure, participation of key actors at various stages and a blend of top-down and bottom-up approaches to project development and management are among the critical success factors for a collaborative approach.
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Kumar, Sameer, and Jariah Mohd Jan. "The assortativity of scholars at a research-intensive university in Malaysia." Electronic Library 33, no. 2 (April 7, 2015): 162–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-02-2013-0018.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study was to provide quantitative indicators of intra-university assortative mixing patterns of scholars based on five parameters: degree of connections, faculty, professional position, gender and race. Design/methodology/approach – We conducted a case study of business and management scholars of University of Malaya, a research-intensive University in Malaysia, using co-authorship in papers indexed in the Digital Library Indexing System, Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) database of Web of Science, from 2006 to 2010. Background information of scholars was extracted from bibliometric records, online curriculum vitaes and other online sources. Assortativity coefficients were calculated for all parameters. Findings – The study found a degree assortativity coefficient of 0.195, which corresponds with other studies in the literature. Assortativity due to university faculty was strongly assortative at 0.649, whereas gender (0.28) and race (0.16) were weakly assortative. However, in contrast to the common belief that “similarity breeds connection”, the scholars were highly disassortative by professional position (−0.75). Practical implications – This study holds significance to policymakers in understanding the socio-academic factors that bring scholars together. It also adds to the body of knowledge in social network studies that are examining the various factors responsible in bringing the actors together. Originality/value – This is one of the first studies that empirically investigated mixing patterns of researchers at a prominent research-intensive university in Malaysia.
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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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Walton, S. E., H. M. Gan, R. Raghavan, A. C. Pinder, and A. Ahmad. "Disentangling the Taxonomy of the Mahseers (Tor spp.) of Malaysia: An Integrated Approach Using Morphology, Genetics and Historical Records." Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture 25, no. 3 (December 16, 2016): 171–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23308249.2016.1251391.
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Et.al, Ramlee Ismail. "Financial Cost For Protecting Instructional Time: A Pilot Study of Primary and Secondary Schools in Malaysia." Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) 12, no. 3 (April 10, 2021): 2873–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/turcomat.v12i3.1317.
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The education sector is truly a labor-intensive industry. A large chunk of the financial cost for managing this industry is the workforce, that is, salaries for the teachers. The absenteeism of teachers, whether due to absence from the school or occupied with other duties, causes a disruption in the teaching and learning process. Classroom productivity is affected because instruction cannot take place and this will give rise to the students to experience an adverse economic impact. This financial loss to students can be estimated based on the salaries received by teachers. Two schools, a primary and a secondary school, are used for the pilot study. This case study involved 112 teachers from a primary school and 75 teachers from a high school in Kuala Lumpur. Data collected, over a period of one year, include attendance records, teacher movement records and medical appointment letters. On average, teachers who were absent from school or the classroom comprised10% of the school year. 50% of the teacher absenteeism was due to personal reasons, and 50% was due to work duties. The financiallossto students due to teacher absenteeism is estimated to be equal to that of the teacher’s average monthly salary. The total costs to both schools were calculated to be more than half a million Malaysian Ringgit for an academic year of schooling. This amount is enough to pay the annual salaries of almost seven teachers for each school. Instructional time lost needs to be prevented as this means high financial costs and an adverse impact on student learning. It also indicates the inefficient use and management of economic resources. However, the findings based on one case study alone are insufficient tojustify for an immediate change in the education policies. Further in-depth study involving more samples and more comprehensive research needs to be carried out to obtain a better picture.
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Mohammed, Ali Haider, Fares Mohammed Saeed Muthanna, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Mahmathi Karuppannan, and Abdulrasool M. Wayyes. "Impact and Association of Anaemia Severity and Its Treatment With Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients in Malaysia." Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512) 31, no. 2 (December 23, 2022): 62–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.31351/vol31iss2pp62-70.
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Anaemia is a crucial issue among cancer patients and need to be treated properly. High incidence of anaemia in patients with cancer have been associated with several physiological manifestations, leading to decreased quality of life (QOL). The current study aimed to assess the severity of anaemia, evaluate the current treatment guideline of anaemia, and to determine the association between the level of anaemia and its treatment on quality of life of breast cancer patients in Malaysia. This prospective study conducted among breast cancer patients in multicancer centers in Malaysia including three follow ups after receiving their chemotherapy. Clinical data were collected from their medical records and at each follow up, they asked to fill up a functional assessment chronic therapy (FACT-An) questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were done using SPSS. The mean age of participants was 52 ± 11 years old, and out of 120 participants, 32% received anti-anaemic treatments including 87% of them were prescribed with iron supplementation and only 13% received combination of blood transfusion and iron therapy. Surprisingly, none of the participants received erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs). Statistical tests also indicated a significant association between anti-anaemic treatments with haemoglobin level and QOL scores. However, this association was insufficient to significantly improve QOL or palliate anaemia severity among participants. This study showed a great evidence that, the current practice of anaemia treatment (iron therapy) among breast cancer patients in Malaysia’s healthcare setting, was not sufficient to palliate anaemia severity or to improve patients’ QOL. There is still a lot of gaps to improve in the management of anaemia among breast cancer patients to show a significant improvement in haemoglobin level. Therefore, respective organisations and oncologists are required to raise awareness about the optimal treatment of anaemia among breast cancer patients, as a result, improve their general wellbeing