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Home, sweet home: the child’s first school of life
No full textFrom time immemorial to the modern world in which we live, it has been widely accepted by a large section of humanity that the home, our sweet home, is regarded as the first school (madrasah al-awwaliyyah). For every individual, the home is a very special place and carries deep sentimental value.
Just as an individual who travels to distant lands for business, in pursuit of knowledge, or even for holidays longs to return to their country, those who are away from their home, even for several hours, yearn to return. Considering the sentimental value our homes hold for us, there is an old saying: the home is the place where the heart belongs.
How many times have we noticed our children, or even ourselves, returning from holidays and eagerly rushing to our rooms or to a special corner of the house, simply to express how much we missed them?
With this understanding of what home means to us, it becomes clear that an ideal home is defined not merely by its structure, but by the emotions and relationships it nurtures. In light of this, allow me to share my humble reflection on what a true home is:
“A home is never just bricks, tiles, or walls. It is shaped by the love, care, and deep sense of belonging shared by the members of a family. It becomes a sanctuary where peace, security, and comfort reside.
Key drivers and headwinds for future cities in South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia
No full textFuture cities in Asia are at the forefront of urban transformation, combining advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative planning to address the challenges of rapid urbanisation. Asia is experiencing a digital transformation, creating a platform for developing innovative urban areas. Technology and sensors that collect or transfer data, among other technology, are fully integrated in these modern towns. This chapter elaborates on the comprehensive situation of future cities in the context of South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Focus has been given to the key drivers and headwinds (forces and challenges) that are faced by the countries. The factors that drive future city development have been counted in terms of physical, social, and economic aspects while also focusing on the community, technology and policies. The outcome of these drivers and headwinds will link productivity, sustainability, accessibility, well-being, liveability, and governance for the expected future cities in Asia. This exploration also shows that the urban futures do not reside solely in technological systems but also involve the flexibility and coherence of other systems and how those systems ensure safety and opportunity for all
Validating and profiling lifelong learning attributes among academic staff in Malaysian islamic tertiary institutions
No full textThis study validates and profiles lifelong learning attributes (LLLA) among academic staff in Malaysian Islamic tertiary institutions. To addressthe absence of context-sensitive measures that integrate Islamic epistemological principles with contemporary lifelong learning theory, a cross-sectional survey was administered to 294 academic staff from two Islamic universities using a five-point Likert-scale instrument. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to examine the psychometric structure of the LLLA construct. The analyses supported a reliable five-factor, 20-item model encompassing goal setting, application of knowledge and skills, self-direction and evaluation, locating information, and adaptable learning strategies. The model demonstrated satisfactory fit indices, strong internal consistency, and clear evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Descriptive findings indicated generally high levels of LLLA, with the exception of locating information, which showed comparatively lower scores. The study contributes novel insights by developing and validating an Islamically informed measurement modelfor lifelong learning in higher education, thereby extending Knapper and Cropley’s framework into an Islamic tertiary context. The validated instrument provides a robust tool for assessing LLLA and offers actionable evidence to support academic staff development and institutional planning within Islamic higher education
Medication use patterns, polypharmacy, and potentially inappropriate medications among institutionalized older adults in East Coast Malaysia: a cross‑sectional study
No full textObjective: Older adults need comprehensive healthcare with particular attention to medication management to prevent drug‑related problems while ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes. This study aims to assess the pattern of medication use, prevalence of polypharmacy, and the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) based on the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Updated Beers Criteria®. Methods: This cross‑sectional study gathered demographic and medication use data from older adults (n = 73) at an institutional care facility in East Coast Malaysia, who met the inclusion criterion of taking at least one medication. Patterns of medication use, prevalence of polypharmacy, and PIM use were examined descriptively, while their associations with demographic characteristics were analyzed using IBM SPSS® Version 26 software. Findings: The mean age of this population was 72 ± 9.07 years, with the majority being Malays (83.6%), males (50.7%), Muslims (86.3%), single (53.4%), bedbound (75.3%), and they were dependent on caretakers for their daily activities (75.3%). Polypharmacy occurred in approximately one‑fifth of the population (21.9%). The most commonly prescribed medications were lipid‑modifying agents and antihypertensives, followed by antiplatelet agents, anti‑diabetic agents, and Vitamin B and iron supplements. Identified PIMs include prazosin, colchicine, lorazepam, and chlorpromazine, each prescribed to a minority of residents. Conclusion: The prevalence of polypharmacy in this study was moderate, reflecting the need for continued attention to medication management among institutionalized older adults. Despite the low prevalence of PIM, regular monitoring remains essential to minimize adverse drug reactions and improve the quality of care for this population
Assessing the performance of unit trust waqf funds in Malaysia
No full textThe Securities Commission Islamic Fund and Wealth Management
Blueprint 2017 was the precursor for the establishment of waqf-featured funds
in Malaysia. This is in line with the intention of Bank Negara Malaysia to
employ social finance for the delivery of social goods and services. To date,
there are five unit trust funds and one wholesale fund that are linked with waqf.
The former are the Makmur myWakaf Fund, PMB-An-Nur Waqf Income Fund,
Kenanga Waqf Al-Ihsan Fund, Maybank Mixed Assets-I Waqf Fund, and BSN
Dana Wakaf Al-Ikhlas. Yet to the knowledge of the researchers, there is a dearth
of studies that examine the performance of these funds. This could be attributed
to the fact that the first unit trust waqf-featured fund, the Makmur myWakaf
Fund, was only launched in 2021. Therefore, this study aims to compare the
performance of unit trust waqf funds and identify the top consistent fund. By
employing the modified Sharpe ratio method, we found that the top consistent
fund is PMB An-Nur Waqf fund while the Makmur myWakaf fund should
be considered for further analysis. This study is significant to aid investors
in making sound decision in regards to unit trust waqf investments and may
help the finance regulatory institution to further develop the social finance
landscape in Malaysia
Tolerance-based evaluation of a Shariah-compliant rehabilitation IoT framework for post-stroke hand gesture monitoring
No full textThe lack of affordable, continuous, and inclusive
rehabilitation services creates disparities in patient outcomes,
particularly for vulnerable groups, and raises concerns about
fulfilling the ethical responsibility to ensure fair and
compassionate healthcare delivery. To address these challenges
within a Shariah-compliant healthcare framework, this study
introduces a computational approach using the Rehabilitation
Internet of Things (RIoT) to enable remote, ethical, and Patientcentred rehabilitation. Hand Gesture-based data from 200 poststroke patients at Putrajaya Hospital were collected using the
MediaPipe Pose framework for real-time skeletal and hand
tracking. Features such as repetition count, and completion time
were extracted and analysed through predictive models,
including linear regression and ensemble methods, with
validation based on tolerance-based accuracy. Tolerance-based
accuracy evaluation demonstrated clinically meaningful
outcomes within a 20%–30% margin of agreement with manual
assessments. For hand strengthening (HS), the system achieved
71.5% accuracy at ±20% tolerance and 88.5% at ±30%,
reflecting strong reliability in measuring gross motor functions.
Hand opposition (HO), which relies on fine motor precision,
yielded 61.5% accuracy at ±20% and 84.5% at ±30%, indicating
acceptable reliability at broader thresholds despite higher
variability. These results affirm that RIoT can be regarded as a
clinically usable tool for remote rehabilitation monitoring,
particularly under ±30% tolerance. Furthermore, significant
correlations were observed between computational metrics and
established clinical outcomes, confirming the reliability of the
proposed framework. Beyond clinical utility, the framework
ensures patient data privacy and aligns with the Maqasid alShariah in upholding ʿAdl (justice), Taysīr (facilitation of
access), and preservation of Akhlāq (morality). Overall, the
findings highlight the potential for ASEAN healthcare systems
to adopt technology-driven rehabilitation strategies that
enhance patient autonomy
Tuisyen siang malam, kenapa masih tidak faham?
No full textBelajar bukan sekadar menghafal lama; kefahaman datang bila anak boleh kaitkan dan terangkan semula ilmu. Latih anak berfikir melalui perbincangan dan aktiviti, bukan pengajaran pasif; itu bina pemikiran kritikal. Tanya soalan bermakna seperti "apa yang menarik hari ini?" untuk galakkan mereka jelaskan dan fahami sendiri
Coastal morphological changes and response to Typhoon Rai events in Pahang’s coastline
No full textCoastal erosion remains a major concern along the Pahang coastline, where monsoon-driven waves and episodic
typhoon-generated swells accelerate shoreline retreat and endanger coastal communities. Notably, even though
Pahang faces the South China Sea, it is located outside the primary typhoon corridor. This study integrates two
decades of satellite-derived shoreline analysis with storm-scale numerical modelling to evaluate both chronic and
event-driven coastal change. Geospatial Information System (GIS) tools analyzed shoreline changes over 21 years
(2000–2022) using Landsat 5, Landsat 8, and Sentinel-2 MSI data, with shoreline positions quantified through
the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) using net shoreline movement (NSM) and linear regression rate
(LRR). Results indicate persistent long-term erosion, particularly at Cherok Paloh, where retreat rates reached
–3.5 to –5.2 m/yr. Beach profiling conducted before and after Typhoon Rai revealed short-term sediment losses
of 21.69–72.12 m³ /m across four transects. A process-based XBeach model, calibrated using pre- and post-storm
profiles, successfully reproduced storm-induced morphological change with Brier Skill Scores (BSS) between 0.82
and 0.97. The 2D simulation further identified erosion hotspots south of the Pahang Tua River mouth and
localised deposition influenced by river–wave interactions. By linking long-term shoreline trends with stormevent hydrodynamics, this study demonstrates a multiscale framework capable of supporting early warning
systems and informing nature-based coastal management strategies along Malaysia’s storm-sensitive coastline
