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Promoting Compliance with Sustainability Standards in Malaysian Palm Oil Industry through a Collection Centre Model
No full textThis paper examines the development of a collection centre model for smallholders in the Malaysian palm oil industry. The model aims to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and improve the quality of palm oil production. The model involves several parties, including smallholders, contractors, collection centres, and mills. The requirements for compliance with the model are outlined, with an emphasis on labour regulations, traceability, and pre-grading of fresh fruit bunches. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) plays a crucial role in regulating the industry and issuing licenses for various activities. Several studies have been conducted on the environmental, financial, and innovative aspects of implementing no-deforestation, no-peat, and no-exploitation (NDPE) policies in the industry. The findings suggest that environmental performance and innovation are key drivers of economic value creation that promote NDPE policies. Attitude and awareness also play a significant role in supporting NDPE and engaging with ecopreneurial businesses. Increased awareness of sustainability has a positive effect on NDPE implementation but may also increase costs. Finally, the impact of palm oil on health, social and economic aspects, environment, and biodiversity has been reviewed in the Malaysian context. The collection centre model is a crucial step in ensuring compliance with sustainability standards and improving the quality of palm oil production. Further research is needed to explore the potential of this model for enhancing the sustainability of the palm oil industry
The Roles of New Voters Towards National Elections in Malaysia
No full textIn 2022, Malaysia held the 15th General Election (GE15), which allowed new voters to participate in voting for the first time. The research objective of this study is to explore the role of new voters in GE15. To achieve this objective, this study used the qualitative research method to conduct 2 focus group discussions on 7 Selangor’s new voters, aged between 22 and 24, with bachelor's degrees. They are 3 Malays, 2 Malaysian Chinese, and 2 Malaysian Indians. This research utilized NVIVO12 for thematic analysis of data. The findings show that Informants believe that they play many roles in GE15, they mainly support democracy, change politics, influence politics, promote political participation, and fulfill responsibilities and obligations. In addition, Informants believe that their votes have a significant influence on the political situation, mainly influencing the economy, influencing politics, and promoting democracy. These findings emphasize the role and influence of new voters in Malaysia’s politics, and emphasize the importance of democracy, diversity, and government attention to public opinion
Menambat Semula Hati dan Minda Pengundi: Pemasaran Politik dalam Pilihan Raya Umum Malaysia
No full textKetahanan dan kekuatan Barisan Nasional (BN) dilihat semakin tidak kukuh sejak pilihan raya umum (PRU) pada tahun 2008. Penerimaan rakyat terhadap perkembangan politik melalui media sosial mewujudkan peluang kepada parti-parti politik yang lain dalam memancing undi rakyat. Situasi ini dapat dilihat sebagai alat pemasaran politik yang menitikberatkan penggunaan media baharu dalam pilihan raya umum di Malaysia. Sejak tahun 1969, BN tidak pernah kalah dalam pilihan raya umum di kawasan parlimen. Namun, tsunami politik telah berlaku dalam Pilihan Raya Umum ke-12 (PRU12) apabila BN memenangi 140 kerusi di Dewan Rakyat daripada 222 kerusi, manakala parti pembangkang seperti Pakatan Rakyat (PR) memenangi 82 kerusi. Ini merupakan kali pertama dalam sejarah Malaysia yang menunjukkan BN memenangi pilihan raya umum dengan jumlah undi yang sangat sedikit. Malah, corak pengundian semakin ketara semasa PRU13 apabila pengundi menunjukkan sokongan yang lebih kuat kepada parti pembangkang (selain BN). Dengan itu, artikel ini mengupas peranan pemasaran politik dan kepentingannya kepada BN semasa PRU. Secara khususnya, terdapat beberapa konsep pemasaran politik yang mampu mempengaruhi minat dan kecenderungan pengundi dalam menyokong sesuatu parti politik. Antaranya ialah hubungan langsung dengan pengundi, hubungan tidak langsung dengan pengundi, kedudukan parti dominan, pemimpin parti, penggiliran sempadan, ketaksamarataan sempadan, penandaan semula sempadan dan sistem majoriti mudah (FPTP). Pemahaman tentang kepentingan konsep ini sebagai alat pemasaran politik mampu membuka mata dan minda pemimpin parti politik sedia ada dalam mengenal pasti kaedah yang paling sesuai untuk kekal relevan dalam pilihan raya umum yang akan datang
Kesihatan Mental dan Sokongan Sosial Ibu Bapa Pelajar Sekolah Menengah
No full textKajian ini bertujuan mengenal pasti hubungan antara kesihatan mental pelajar dengan sokongan sosial ibu bapa. Kajian kuantitatif ini menggunakan borang soal selidik bagi proses pengumpulan data. Kajian ini menggunakan teknik pensampelan rawak berstrata terdiri daripada 258 orang pelajar berumur 16 tahun daripada 2 buah Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan di Zon Semenyih, Selangor. Penganalisisan data telah dilaksanakan secara deskriptif dan inferensi menggunakan kekerapan, min, sisihan piawai dan korelasi Pearson. Dapatan kajian mendapati terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kesihatan mental pelajar dengan sokongan sosial ibu bapa pelajar. Justeru dapat disimpulkan bahawa dapatan kajian ini menyokong kepentingan peranan ibu bapa bagi mengelakkan berlakunya gangguan kesihatan mental dalam kalangan remaja
Peningkatan Tahap Kemahiran Jaringan Pemain Bola Keranjang Melalui Latihan Kekuatan Otot di Daerah Langkawi
No full textKajian ini dilaksanakan untuk mengukur tahap keberkesanan latihan kekuatan bagi otot kaki dan otot tangan yang terlibat bagi pemain bola keranjang. Faktor pengaruh latihan kekuatan otot terhadap bilangan jaringan pemain Bola Keranjang juga dapat dikenal pasti semasa menjalankan kajian ini. Subjek kajian ini mempunyai kumpulan A dan kumpulan B. Kumpulan A merupakan kumpulan eksperimen yang akan menjalankan ujian dan dua jenis latihan kekuatan iaitu “Plank” dan “Burpee” selama enam minggu. Manakala kumpulan B ialah kumpulan kawalan yang melaksanakan ujian dan satu jenis latihan kekuatan “Plank” sahaja. Pra ujian akan dijalankan oleh kedua-dua kumpulan sebelum menjalankan latihan bola keranjang dan latihan kekuatan. Manakala pascaujian dijalankan selepas menjalankan latihan kekuatan selepas enam minggu. Dapatan kajian telah menunjukkan kekuatan otot kaki dan tangan akan memberi kesan terhadap ketepatan jaringan pemain. Kajian ini telah menunjukkan terdapat keberkesanan latihan kekuatan terhadap otot kaki dan otot tangan yang terlibat bagi pemain bola keranjang
Cardiovascular Health Information-seeking Intention among Malaysian Youths: A Conceptual Paper
No full textYouths receive information from various sources inadvertently every day. A clear understanding of cardiovascular health information sources is important for the government, the private sector, and non-government organisations to devise better strategies to enable information to reach youths effectively. Besides, cardiovascular health information sources also affect youths’ subjective norms, health literacy, attitude towards cardiovascular disease prevention, and cardiovascular health information-seeking intention—these variables are crucial for youths to promote self-management skills. Thus, this conceptual paper aims to examine cardiovascular health information sources, as well as the relationship between information sources and Malaysian youths’ subjective norms, health literacy level, attitude towards cardiovascular disease prevention, and cardiovascular health information-seeking intention. This paper is significant as it can be used as a reference for future researchers, government policymakers, the private sector, and non-government organisations to plan cardiovascular disease campaigns or related activities among youths to optimise the results in reducing cases of cardiovascular disease in Malaysia
Chinglish: Unraveling the Cultural and Cognitive Pattern Differences in Cross-Linguistic Communication
No full textEnglish, as a foreign language in China, is often influenced by the first language (L1), which is Chinese, giving rise to the phenomenon of Chinglish. Chinglish, a distinct English variety, significantly differs from standard English in various aspects. The prominent reason for these differences lies in the variance of culture and thinking patterns. Unfortunately, Chinglish impedes effective cross-cultural communication and hinders the advancement of English learners’ proficiency. This study aims to elucidate the current state and specific manifestations of Chinglish concerning vocabulary and syntax from the perspective of cultural and cognitive disparities. The research employs questionnaire surveys and material analysis methods to gather data. Preliminary analysis reveals the widespread prevalence of Chinglish during the English learning process, with the primary vocabulary errors being redundancy, improper word usage, and incorrect collocation. In terms of syntax, word order, tense, and voice are particularly discussed as problematic areas. This paper concludes with suggestions for avoiding Chinglish, aiming to enhance cross-cultural communication and elevate English proficiency levels among Chinese learners
Assessing Creativity-Enhancing Learning Environments: Psychometric Model Validation for Undergraduates
No full textThis study investigates a proposed measurement model, grounded in Amabile's (1996) componential model of creativity, to explore the causal relationships among perceived learning environments, proactive personality motivation, and creativity index. The study's primary objectives are threefold: i) To evaluate the goodness-of-fit indices of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) measurement model, ii) to examine parameter estimates within the CFA measurement model and iii) to establish discriminant validity for the measured constructs. The measurement model's fitness is assessed using data collected from a survey of 374 undergraduate students and analyzed through AMOS. Goodness-of-fit indices, including the Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), and Normed Chi-Square (cmin/df), are employed to validate the model's fit with the data. Additionally, the study investigates convergent and discriminant validity of the instruments by scrutinizing disattenuated correlations among the constructs. Notably, this research expands Amabile's Componential Theory by incorporating proactive personality into the model. The study's findings hold potential value for enhancing program syllabuses, co-curricular activities, and soft-skill enhancement programs within higher learning institutions
The Impact of Images in Enhancing the ESL Vocabulary Breadth of Malaysian Year 4 Students
No full textThe role of ESL vocabulary plays in language competence and literacy development is increasingly prevalent in language acquisition studies, especially so within the domain of second language acquisition research. In Malaysia, generally, the young learners face difficulties in their learning is due to their scarce vocabulary knowledge. This quasi-experimental study scrutinizes how the employment of images in Malaysian primary school level ESL classrooms via the adapted Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) effects on students’ ESL vocabulary breadth development. Both the experimental group (n=35) and control group (n=35) consisted of Malaysian national primary school Year 4 pupils. The vocabulary recall and retention of the two intact groups were collated. The data of the two groups were collected from pre-tests, post-tests, and delayed post-tests. These collected data were statistically analysed and assessed. The analysis shown that the Experimental group demonstrated higher recall and retention implying the efficacy of PWIM in enhancing the ESL vocabulary breadth knowledge recall and retention among Malaysian young learners. This study and its findings are of significance to shed light on the development of the ESL vocabulary research. Besides, there is a dearth of thorough study pertinent to the use of images for language learning, especially for the Malaysian primary level 2
Kelangsungan Hidup Janitor Tempatan dalam Sektor Pembersihan: Kajian Kes di Lembah Klang
No full textKerja pembersihan telah menjadi satu pintu kepada punca pendapatan warga tempatan untuk meneruskan kelangsungan hidup. Walaupun pekerjaan ini mempunyai stigma yang negatif, warga tempatan masih meneruskan kerjaya yang diceburi sebagai janitor untuk menjana pendapatan. Kajian ini dibuat untuk mengenalpasti layanan yang diterima oleh pekerja janitor Melayu yang menceburi sektor pembersihan serta menganalisis strategi yang digunakan oleh janitor Melayu untuk mengatasi masalah yang dihadapi dalam sektor pembersihan ini. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif iaitu pemerhatian turut serta dan juga temu bual terperinci kepada tiga kumpulan sasaran yang terlibat dalam sektor pembersihan. Penganalisisan data dibuat berdasarkan kepada transkripsi hasil temu bual dan juga pemerhatian secara turut serta. Didapati hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa layanan negatif yang diberikan oleh masyarakat telah menyebabkan janitor ini merasakan kerja yang dibuat tidak dihargai dan tidak penting pada pandangan masyarakat. Justeru itu, strategi yang digunakan oleh janitor ini telah membantu janitor untuk mengekang masalah yang dihadapi dalam sektor pembersihan ini