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Muhammad Aqil bin Azmi Influence of ICT, Entrepreneur Competency, Entrepreneur Education On Business Performance in Selangor
No full textThe study explores the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), entrepreneurial competency, and entrepreneurial education on the business performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Selangor, Malaysia. This research emphasizes the critical role of ICT in enhancing operational efficiency and market reach, entrepreneurial competency in fostering strategic decision-making, and education in equipping entrepreneurs with vital skills. Employing a qualitative phenomenological design, the study gathered data from a diverse sample of entrepreneurs through semi-structured interviews. Findings reveal that ICT adoption significantly impacts business growth by streamlining processes and improving customer engagement, though challenges such as limited training persist. Entrepreneurial competencies, including innovation and financial management, were identified as pivotal in navigating market complexities. Additionally, entrepreneurial education emerged as a key factor in developing these competencies, with its integration with ICT further amplifying business performance. However, barriers such as inadequate access to quality education and training programs were noted. The study contributes to the understanding of the synergistic relationship between these elements, offering actionable insights for policymakers and educators. Enhancing support systems for entrepreneurs in Selangor could lead to improved SME performance, fostering economic growth and sustainability in the region
Entrepreneurial intention theory in Malaysian communities: A concept paper.
Get PDFThis study aims to refine and contextualize existing models of entrepreneurial intention by examining how internal and external factors shape entrepreneurial intentions within Malaysian communities. Recognizing that entrepreneurship is largely an intentional and planned behavior, this research evaluates the applicability of two widely referenced intention models—the Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991) and the Entrepreneurial Event Model (Shapero, 1982)—within Malaysia’s unique sociocultural context. While prior research often emphasizes personality traits or demographic predictors, these factors have shown limited predictive power, particularly in diverse cultural settings. Instead, this study focuses on the dynamic interaction between personal attitudes, self-efficacy, perceived feasibility, and culturally specific external influences such as family expectations, community norms, and institutional support. Given Malaysia’s multicultural society and varied economic policies, understanding these interactions is crucial for developing effective, localized strategies to foster entrepreneurship. By comparing intention models and integrating them with Malaysia-specific variables, this research seeks to enhance predictive accuracy and provide practical insights for educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurship support programs. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of more culturally responsive frameworks, promoting sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in Malaysia and offering a basis for comparative studies in other emerging economies with similar sociocultural complexitie
The Voters’ Choice and Hope in the 14th Malaysian General Election
Get PDFThe 14th Malaysian General Elections (GE14) result has proven to be a good platform for democracy after the opposition coalition party successfully topple the ruling coalition party since the first election. This paper discusses a survey conducted four days before the GE14 nomination day announcement to measure the voters’ views and interests. The main two objectives are (i) to measure the voters’ choice of candidates’ characteristics; (ii) to examine the issues that are concerned the voters; and (iii) to discuss voting inclination prior to GE14. The methodology used is a cross-sectional survey conducted from 24 April until 25 April 2018 using a Google survey and distributed through WhatsApp and Facebook. This survey received an overwhelming response and managed to gather 1331 respondents. The survey has 21 items in four sections – demography, candidate characteristics, issues, and opinions on Malaysian politics. The findings portray that candidate characteristics preference has slightly changed from party-based voting to candidate personality
The Relationship between Work Environment and Employee Retention in Construction and Manufacturing Firms in Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
Get PDFEmployee retention has become a critical problem faced by many firms in Malaysia, regardless of the industry in which they are involved. Retaining employees with valuable knowledge, skills, and abilities is difficult. Therefore, the main reason for the current study is to examine the work environment as a predictor of employee retention in construction and manufacturing firms in Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia. The sample for this study consists of employees working in the construction and manufacturing firms in the Semenyih area who will fill out an online survey questionnaire. The study found an insignificant relationship between work environment and employee retention. It is recommended that future research should further explore the factors influencing employee retention in different business locations and industries
Implementing Penetration Testing in Simulation Environment.
Get PDFPenetration testing or pen testing is crucial to protect systems from cyber risk attacks due to the vulnerabilities in information security. This article presents the implementation of basic penetration testing which focuses on the scanning phase by using two virtual machines which are Kali Linux and Metasploitable 2 installed virtually in a local machine through VirtualBox as one of the virtualization software to simulate the environment. Nmap which is one of Kali Linux tools was used to perform the scanning purpose on Metasploitable 2 as a vulnerable system or target machine. The experiment was conducted in a secured environment thus requiring a secured setting in configuring the VirtualBox. The experimental results show a list of open ports from the Metasploitable 2 machine and thus suggest basic countermeasures to secure the systems. Using Kali Linux as one of the penetration testing tools is beneficial for finding vulnerabilities and alerting pen testers to fix them before attackers can take advantage of them
Covid-19 crisis responses through secondary databases analysis: A comparison between Saudi Arabia & Indonesia
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people, be it individuals, family institutions, small businesses, government and non-governmental institutions, industrial sectors, health sectors, and many more. Despite the amount of pressure, different countries responded and reacted differently when it came to managing the issue. Governmental institutions and key players play a huge role in developing plans for each country’s continuity. Acknowledging that the pandemic has impacted the economic sector, especially those that revolve around businesses and global trade relations, hence the significance of this paper aims to compare the crisis responses between two affected countries when the COVID-19 pandemic hits mainly based on secondary data analysis. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, responses by both countries Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have been listed to compare how they reacted, their action, and their plan for managing the pandemic. Can be depicted that both countries’ reactions and responses to this pandemic were subjected to resource availability and their economic background as well. Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world having a high poverty rate despite its growing economy, meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, is a rich country with wealth and a developed country with broad international relations with other countries, it can be concluded that Saudi Arabia’s response to the pandemic better than Indonesia. Overall, it can be concluded that despite anything, economic stability and citizens’ health are supposed to be the utmost priority in any country despite any political turmoil existing
Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies for Building Trust and Fostering Social Impact.
Get PDFThis research aims to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication and stakeholder engagement in contemporary business settings. The significance of CSR has grown globally, as organizations are expected to go beyond legal requirements and address the needs and expectations of various stakeholder groups. However, several issues hinder the effective implementation and communication of CSR initiatives. These include a lack of knowledge and experience in CSR sustainability, inadequate skills within public relations teams, employees' commitment and satisfaction, and growing public skepticism towards CSR goals. The research seeks to investigate how businesses can enhance their CSR communication strategies to build trust, reduce skepticism, and foster meaningful social impact. It will examine the role of social media as a platform for disseminating CSR messages, the relationship between CSR activities and organizational citizenship behavior, and the importance of clear communication channels between organizations and the public. Findings from this study will provide practical insights for businesses in optimizing their CSR communication efforts, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and contributing positively to society
Kesan KDNK PerKapita dari Perbelanjaan Kerajaan Kesihatan, Pendidikan, dan Kemiskinan melalui Indeks Pembangunan Manusia Di Wilayah Jambi
No full textKajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh KDNK per kapita, perbelanjaan kerajaan terhadap kesihatan, dan pendidikan terhadap kemiskinan melalui Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (HDI) di Wilayah Jambi. Menggunakan tiga pembolehubah bebas, iaitu KDNK per kapita, perbelanjaan kerajaan terhadap kesihatan dan pendidikan, kajian ini menganalisis hubungan antara HDI dan kemiskinan. Analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan analisis laluan digunakan untuk menganalisis data dari tahun 2002 hingga 2022. Hasil kajian ini menghasilkan empat model struktur yang menunjukkan pengaruh langsung dan signifikan antara KDNK per kapita, perbelanjaan kerajaan terhadap kesihatan, pendidikan, dan kemiskinan di Wilayah Jambi. Penemuan ini memberikan wawasan dalam pemahaman faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pembangunan manusia dan kemiskinan di Wilayah Jambi
The Role of Local Government in Empowering Fishing Communities In Biak Numfor Regency
Get PDFThe role of government is very important in empowering the community. This study aims to determine the role of local government in empowering fishing communities in Biak Numfor district. Data collection techniques are used through; observation, interviews, and literature studies. The informant in the research was from the local government of Biak Numfor regency, in this case the Fisheries and Marine Service of Biak Numfor district. The informant selection technique is carried out through purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used is qualitative data analysis. The results showed that the role of local governments in empowering fishing communities in Biak Numfor district was carried out through community empowerment programs such as the procurement of fishing gear for fishermen, work accident insurance assistance, and providing skills for fishermen to process processed fish. The inhibiting factors in increasing the income of fishermen in Biak Numfor district are the lack of human resources and weather factors that often change. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive and contextual approach to the government's role in empowering fishing communities in the unique environment of Biak Numfor district, as well as unraveling the dynamics that may underlie the success or obstacles of government efforts in empowering fishing communitie
Acceptance Toward A.I. Use among KPTM Bangi Students in An ESL Classroom
Get PDFThis research investigated the factors that influence students' acceptance towards the use of AI technology in an ESL classroom, using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model as its framework. The study was conducted with a sample of students from Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM), Bangi campus, who have been exposed to AI technology daily. The research specifically examined the impact of five constructs on students' acceptance of AI technology, as informed by the UTAUT model, which includes use experience, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. The data was collected through a Google Form questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights into how educators can effectively implement AI technology in ESL classrooms and improve students' ESL learning outcomes