Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS) (Journal of UniSZA - Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin)
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Workplace support and well-being among working parents
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Workplace support is vital in ensuring the positive psychological well-being of working parents. The balancing act between work and family may affect the well-being of working parents due to strenuous responsibilities. Hence, this study intends to examine the relationship between workplace support and the well-being of working parents.
Methodology: The study employs a cross-sectional survey where 146 working parents were recruited. A multiple regression analysis was employed.
Findings: Current study found workplace support was a significant predictor of working parents’ well-being (F(1, 134) =2.70., p < .01), while all the predictors variables (organisational [r = .18, p < .05], supervisory [r = .17, p < .05] and co-worker support [r = .17, p < .05]) showed positive significant positive relationship with working parents’ well-being.
Contributions: This research provides insights into the development of career counselling and an understanding of the implication of workplace support for healthier working parents. It also contributes to the literature on human development and Super’s Life-Span Theory based on the current human development cycle.
Keywords: Workplace support, supervisory support, co-worker support, working parents and psychological well-being
Governance and accountability in promoting shariah and sustainable practices: thematic issue on governance and accountability [from the editors]
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Technological advancements, environmental challenges, and societal shifts are driving transformative changes in governance and sustainability. Ethical leadership and Shariah principles are essential lenses through which these changes can be examined and navigated. Governance and technology present emerging challenges that require an ethical framework to guide decision-making and policy formulation. Ethical leadership fosters transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in these complex landscapes, emphasising the importance of long-term environmental stewardship, equitable resource allocation, and social justice.
This thematic issue provides an insightful exploration of governance, addressing the ethical complexities introduced by digital democracy and decentralised technologies. It brings to the fore the critical role of ethical leadership as a guiding compass in navigating these evolving dynamics. Ethical leadership emerges as a foundational paradigm, promoting normative ideals of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability across various governance domains.
Shariah principles are thoughtfully integrated into the discussions, adding a moral and ethical dimension that enhances the discourse. These principles advocate for fairness, transparency, and social responsibility, aligning with the broader themes of effective governance and sustainable development. By positioning Shariah not only as a complementary perspective but as an integral framework, this issue enriches the understanding of governance and sustainability ethics.
What distinguishes this thematic issue is the comprehensive and multidimensional analytical approach taken to articulate the synergies and interdependencies among governance, sustainability, ethical leadership, and Shariah principles. The collected works advocate for a holistic and integrated approach to addressing the complex challenges of contemporary society.
Furthermore, this thematic collection provides an intellectually fertile foundation for future research. By articulating intersecting themes, it opens numerous avenues for academic inquiry, particularly in conceptualizing governance models that are both effective and ethically grounded within the framework of Shariah principles. As such, this issue serves as a valuable intellectual resource for a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, and practitioners committed to fostering ethical, equitable, and sustainable futures
Determination of poverty using multi-faceted measures: Evidence from zakat applicants
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Poverty is a complex and multidimensional issue, traditionally measured through absolute or relative monetary indicators. While official poverty lines provide a benchmark for policy decisions, they often fail to capture public perceptions of income, welfare, and life satisfaction. Sole reliance on objective measures such as household income or consumption aggregates may overlook key insights into societal needs and preferences. This study aims to bridge this gap by integrating objective and subjective poverty measures to offer a more comprehensive understanding of poverty in Malaysia. Additionally, it examines the incidence of multifaceted poverty among low-income households from the perspective of zakat applicants.
Methodology: Data was collected through surveys and interviews with zakat applicants classified as poor and needy by the State Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) of Melaka, Malaysia. Three poverty measurement approaches were employed: Poverty Line Income (PLI), Haddul Kifayah, and Subjective Poverty Index (SPI).
Findings: The study distinguishes PLI and Haddul Kifayah as objective poverty measures, while SPI represents a subjective measure. The results indicate that different poverty assessment methods yield varying analytical outcomes, necessitating diverse policy responses.
Contributions: By highlighting the disparities between objective and subjective poverty assessments, this study brings to the fore the need for tailored poverty alleviation strategies that address both economic deprivation and individual perceptions of well-being.
Keywords: Multifaceted poverty, objective poverty, subjective poverty, poverty measurement, zakat recipients
The effect of financial and corporate governance factors on the forced financial restatement likelihood: Evidence from Malaysia
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Forced financial restatement (FFR) creates a major concern as it has an instantaneous and disastrous effect on a firm’s share price. Whilst studies focusing on FFR are limited, this study investigated the financial and corporate governance influences that affect the FFR likelihood within the emerging background of Malaysia. This study aims to provide new evidence and insights to Malaysian regulators in developing strategies to reinforce financial reporting quality.
Methodology: The influences of board independence, political connection, audit committee financial expertise, government-related institutional ownership, family ownership and control, corporate reporting quality, and financial distress on FFR occurrence were investigated. A multivariate logistic model was employed on 4,759 firm-year observations from 2002 until 2012.
Findings: Findings revealed that aggressive accounting influences the FFR likelihood. Based on the results, the number of independent board directors, the presence of politically connected investors or management, working capital accruals management, real earnings management, and the financial health of the firm amplified the FFR occurrences.
Contributions: This study enriches the body of knowledge on FFR by investigating a wider range of financial and corporate governance factors as possible determinants of FFR.
Keywords: Forced financial restatement, opportunistic, accruals management, real earnings management, Malaysia
Influence of family ownership, board and top management characteristics on the quality of website corporate social responsibility disclosure in Indonesia
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of family ownership, board characteristics (board foreign experience and board accounting expertise), and top management characteristics (management education level) on the quality of website Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure via corporate website among the top companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study adds to the body of literature by examining the moderating effect of family ownership towards the relationship between board characteristics and website CSR disclosure, which is useful for investors who might have concerns about the level of CSR disclosure as a gauge of firm ethics, particularly in respect to family-owned firms.
Methodology: The sample of this study consisted of 100 non-financial companies listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the year 2019. Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to test the study’s hypothesis.
Findings: Empirical results from this study have shown that family ownership is negatively related to the quality of website CSR disclosure. Board foreign experience has a positive effect on CSR disclosure practices on their respective corporate websites. Meanwhile, top management education level was found to have a negative and statistically significant relationship with the quality of voluntary website CSR disclosure. Lastly, this study demonstrated that family ownership moderates the relationship between board accounting expertise and the quality of CSR disclosure on corporate websites.
Contributions: This study contributes to the literature on CSR disclosure by introducing a set of indexes measuring the quality of voluntary website CSR disclosure, which captures not only the variety but also the richness of CSR information. The moderating role of family ownership in such relationships, which is rarely investigated in the context of developing countries, was also explored by this study.
Keywords: CSR disclosure, voluntary disclosure, family ownership, board characteristics, top management
The political culture of Chinese women in peninsular Malaysia
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Chinese women in Peninsular Malaysia exhibit a passive political culture. This is evidenced by the number of Chinese women in Parliament and Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN). Despite that Chinese community-based political parties have established a 30 per cent quota to empower the political participation of women, the target quota has yet to be achieved as of today. Therefore, the present study discussed the indicators that influence the political culture of Chinese women in Peninsular Malaysia. Among the important indicators that affect political culture is the political socialisation agents.
Methodology: In this qualitative research design, data were collected using a semi-structured interview method. The Interviews were conducted with a total of ten participants, namely seven Chinese women political representatives, one Chinese women Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) activist, one academician, and one men politician who served in Peninsular Malaysia. The data obtained through interviews underwent a transcription process which was then coded and themed.
Findings: The themes were divided into two categories, namely the internal political socialisation agents and the external political socialisation agents. Internal political socialisation agents consisted of education, economy, culture, religion, family, and gender, whereas external political socialisation agents consisted of NGOs/associations, political parties, and the community. A model, Political Socialisation Agent Model for Chinese women, based on the Intersectionality Dimension Theory was developed to illustrate the relationship between the internal and the external political socialisation agents that shape the political attitudes and behaviours of Chinese women.
Contributions: The present study contributes to the advancement of knowledge on the political culture of Chinese women residing in Malaysia. The results of this study may be utilised to increase the awareness and participation of Chinese women in the political sphere of Peninsular Malaysia.
Keywords: Chinese women, political culture, political socialisation, intersectionality
Challenges and gender differences in implementing gamification approach among vocational college lecturers in Malaysia
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Gamification is an increasingly popular instructional strategy among educators, designed to enhance classroom learning by incorporating rewards to recognize achievements, thereby fostering a more engaging and enjoyable learning experience. With the growing adoption of online learning in Malaysian educational institutions, gamification is perceived as an interactive and effective teaching and learning method. However, research on the challenges faced by vocational instructors in implementing gamification remains limited. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to explore and analyze the challenges associated with the adoption of gamification in vocational education.
Methodology: This study employed a quantitative research method. The respondents included 55 vocational lecturers from various vocational colleges in Malaysia. A structured questionnaire was utilized to examine the challenges faced by lecturers in implementing gamification at their institutions. Four key constructs—support, access, competency, and applicability—were used to assess the nature and extent of these challenges. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean score and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent sample t-test) to identify differences based on gender.
Findings: The findings of this study indicated that the majority of vocational lecturers have moderate challenges when implementing gamification approaches in their teaching and learning based on the findings related to the constructs. In addition, it was found that there were no significant gender differences in terms of the difficulties associated with implementing gamification approaches. This study also showed that most vocational lecturers have the potential to apply gamification in their teaching based on their high competencies with adequate support and enough access given to them.
Contributions: This study offers valuable insights for vocational educators and institutional policymakers in fostering the adoption of gamification in vocational education. By identifying key challenges and highlighting lecturers' competencies, the findings can inform strategies to enhance support, accessibility, and the overall effectiveness of gamification. This, in turn, can contribute to increased student motivation and engagement, ultimately improving learning outcomes in vocational education.
Keywords: Gamification, gender, challenges, approach, vocational
Integrated anti-money laundering initiatives in the Malaysian banking industry towards FATF full-compliant status
Get PDFThis study aims to demonstrate the integrated anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives in the Malaysian banking industry, focusing on achieving the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) full-compliant status. It reviews and analyzes secondary data from relevant literature and documents about money laundering risk in the Malaysian banking industry. The review reveals that the integrated AML initiatives combine domestic and international efforts, which the Malaysian Central Bank and FATF anchor. Malaysia has proactively abided by the FATF requirements, and affirmative progression can be seen from the improved FATF-compliant status throughout the years. This study adds new knowledge to the literature by integrating domestic and international AML efforts. With the current integrated AML initiatives in place, Malaysia can achieve a full compliance status with the FATF, and this forms a strong pillar that could protect the Malaysian banking industry from money laundering risk.
Keywords: Money laundering, AML, risk, banking industry, Malaysia
Social capital among Kelantan Peranakan Chinese Muslims in Malaysia
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: Typically, Chinese Muslims have relationship conflicts with their non-Muslim family (bonding social capital) and Malay community (bridging social capital) after converting to Islam. The conflict will affect their social capital. The main aim of this study was to identify the bonding and bridging social capitals among the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese Muslim community in Kelantan, Malaysia, in the aspects of trust, reciprocity, and cohesion.
Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted utilising the sequential explanatory mixed method approaches involving Chinese Muslims in the Kelantan state. Seventy-five respondents participated in the quantitative study, and five were involved in the qualitative study. The methods used for sampling were purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The quantitative data were collected through a survey questionnaire, while the qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews.
Findings: The findings revealed that the reciprocal and cohesive elements mostly occurred when bridging social capital only. As for the trust aspect, the respondents indicated that they only believe in bonding and bridging social capital occasionally. It was also found that relationship conflict existed among Chinese Muslims after conversion with their family members who are not converted to Islam and also with the Malay community.
Contributions: This study contributes significantly to the body of knowledge due to the lack of recent publications that explain the relationship in the social capital aspect, which is an essential aspect of changing the community to achieve community development.
Keywords: Social capital, bonding social capital, bridging social capital, religious conversion, Chinese Muslim
The influence of spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence, and accounting literacy on attitude toward purchasing halal products and intention to purchase among generation alpha
Get PDFBackground and Purpose: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding human behaviour in the halal industry. Deciphering the factors influencing behavioural intention, particularly in the context of purchasing decisions, remains a complex challenge. Intentions are shaped by individual attitudes, which in turn influence pre-purchase decisions. The complexity of human behaviour often leads to contradictions in attitudes. This study aims to examine the relationship between Spiritual Intelligence (SQ), Spiritual Congruence (SC), and Accounting Literacy (AL) on attitudes and the intention to purchase halal products among Generation Alpha.
Methodology: A survey was conducted among students from the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), across five academic programmes. The sample consisted of 181 respondents with prior experience consuming halal products. The research instrument, comprising 31 Likert-scale items, was administered through a questionnaire and analysed using SPSS.
Findings: The findings reveal that SQ and SC have a positive and significant relationship with attitude, with p-values of 0.006 and 0.022, respectively. However, AL does not demonstrate a significant relationship with attitude.
Contributions: The findings suggest that an education structure incorporating Islamic elements can positively influence students’ attitudes towards halal products. These insights could be valuable for authorities and organisations within the halal industry to foster greater awareness and engagement among Generation Alpha.
Keywords: Spiritual intelligence, spiritual congruence, accounting literacy, halal, generation alpha