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Communicating halal crisis in Malaysia: Insights from Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)
Get PDFHalal consumption is crucial in Malaysia with the Muslim majority country, and halal crisis communication has become an important area of focus among the Malaysian government, regulators, and businesses. Hence, the adherence of Islamic teachings and ensuring the acquisition of halal goods is a religious obligation for Muslims, and violations can lead to crises that harm reputations and erode consumer trust. However, research on halal crisis communication response strategies has been limited. This study focuses on the crisis communication strategy and management of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia- JAKIM). The study adopted a qualitative research approach namely qualitative content analysis in analysing halal crisis statements from its official portal and Facebook page (Bahagian Hab Halal, JAKIM), along with semi-structured interviews with JAKIM’s crisis management team, the study applies Image Repair Theory. The findings reveal that JAKIM frequently shifts responsibility by emphasising its limited authority, while adopting a proactive approach involving coordination with internal and external stakeholders to address public concerns. Meanwhile, JAKIM has prioritised transparent communication across various platforms to uphold halal integrity. These efforts not only reinforce JAKIM’s role as a trusted guardian of halal but also enhance the organisation’s image and consumer trust through effective crisis communication and enforcement measures. Furthermore, this study advances Image Repair Theory by applying it to halal crises, offering insights into how crisis communication safeguards halal status and enhances organisation efforts amidst challenges in the industry, particularly for regulatory bodies
Factors affecting students' academic integrity in a private higher education institution (PHEI) in Malaysia
Get PDFThe study explores how the academic environment, culture, social factors, and student motivation influence academic integrity violations in a private higher education institution in Malaysia (PHEI). The purpose of the current study is also to investigate the impact of an academic integrity tutorial on improving students’ knowledge and awareness regarding adherence to the academic honour code and policies in PHEI in Malaysia.
The study used a pre- and post- experimental survey design with a survey questionnaire, multiple-choice rating scales, and 10-point quiz tests to evaluate the learning outcomes of an academic integrity tutorial among undergraduate students at a PHEI in Malaysia. Pre-experiment and post-experiment questionnaires were designed and distributed using Microsoft Forms to participants physically in class as well as online through Microsoft Teams.
The participants of the study were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. During the first lecture in week 1, both the experimental group and the control group completed a pre-experiment survey to assess participants’ perceptions of various forms of academic integrity violations and the factors contributing to academic integrity violations in PHEI in Malaysia. Additional classes on academic integrity—covering topics such as understanding university rules regarding academic
integrity violations (e.g., cheating, plagiarism, unauthorised collaboration, electronic cheating, and collusion), fostering positive attitudes and motivation for learning, managing social and cultural expectations, and proper referencing and citations were conducted for the treatment group. After 6 weeks, participants in this study attended a 10-point quiz test. The quiz test aimed to evaluate students' learning outcomes related to the academic honour code and policies for ethical academic behaviour.
The study confirmed a positive correlation between the academic environment, culture, social factors, and academic integrity violations in higher education. It also assessed the moderating effect of academic integrity education. Without the interaction term, the R-squared value for the academic environment, social factors, culture, and motivation was .832, indicating an 83.2% change in academic integrity violations. With the interaction term, the R-squared increased to .836, reflecting a 0.41% increase in variance explained. The results indicate the effectiveness of the tutorial in improving students' perceptions and experiences related to academic integrity. Overall, the quiz test results showed that the experimental group, which received additional instruction, scored higher than the control group, which did not receive any additional lectures.
Keywords: Academic integrity violations, higher education, academic environment, social factors, academic culture, student motivation
The relationship between push and pull factors and intention to work abroad among skilled workers in Malaysia.
Get PDFThis research aims to investigate the relationship between push and pull factors and intention to work abroad among skilled workers, involving key variables such as job prospects, salaries and perks, promotion prospects, and working environment in Malaysia. This research was conducted around 384 skilled workers from three categories, such as technicians, managers and professionals. IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences tool (SPSS) was used to analyze and interpret the relevant data. The data was analyzed by using descriptive analysis, reliability test, and Multiple Linear Regression. The findings revealed that salaries and perks, promotion prospects, and working environment have significant positive effects on intention to work abroad, while job prospects played a non-significant role. However, this research also discusses shortcomings and suggestions for future research.
Keywords: Intention to Work Abroad, Salaries and Perks, Job Prospects, Promotion Prospects, Working Environment
Subject Area: BF1228-1389 Spiritualism including mediumship, spirit messages, clairvoyanc
Contribution of homeownership towards liveable city: a case study of Kuala Lumpur
Get PDFHomeownership plays a crucial role in shaping the foundations of urban livability, serving as a cornerstone in creating a vibrant and sustainable city. In the context of Kuala Lumpur, the attainment of homeownership is influenced by a variety of factors, including financial considerations, geographical location, government policies, developer strategies, and lifestyle preferences. These factors collectively form a complex landscape that shapes the ability of individuals, particularly within middle- and low-income groups, to achieve homeownership. Income levels, accessibility, and housing affordability are critical components in this dynamic, underscoring the importance of a multi-faceted approach to understanding how homeownership
contributes to the broader concept of a livable city. Given the significance of these influences, this study seeks to explore how these elements interact to promote or hinder homeownership in Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian government has taken proactive steps to address the challenges associated with housing accessibility and affordability through targeted policies aimed at improving living standards. Recognizing the importance of housing as a key determinant of urban well-being, this
study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing homeownership in Kuala Lumpur. Using data collected through questionnaires, it investigates the relative significance of financial conditions, location, government interventions, developer roles, and lifestyle choices. Specifically, the research objectives are to identify the key factors influencing homeownership and to determine the most significant factor contributing to the realization of a livable city. By analyzing these elements, the study seeks to offer valuable insights into the
interplay between homeownership and urban livability, providing recommendations that can guide future housing policies and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and sustainable Kuala Lumpur.
Keyword: Homeownership, Liveable city, Urban development, Housing policy, Kuala Lumpur
Subject Area: HT170-178 Urban renewal. Urban redevelopmen
姚峭嵚诗钟作品（1959-1970）主题分类与情感探赜 : Thematic classification and emotional exploration of Yew Siew King's Poetry Clock Works (1959-1970)
Get PDF姚峭嵚(1879-1978)，字剑波，笔号晦庐，圣名保罗，讳寿岩，原籍中国福建古田， 是马来西亚砂拉越诗巫（SIBU）诗潮吟社首任社长兼中坚人物。1901 年始，黄乃裳带 领福州人南迁诗巫，福州诗钟文化随之传入。诗钟本是文人饮酒助兴的文字游戏，后 成为福州流寓文人的精神寄托。因此，诗钟文化的传入不仅反映中国福州人的移民历 史，更是一种地域文化迁移。姚峭嵚诗钟作品题材广泛，内容丰富，仅《诗潮吟社诗 钟选集》第一集至第三集中就收录了 216 首作品，涵盖写景、咏志、哲理、讽喻等题 材，具较高文学价值。本研究以文本分析及定量分析为主要研究方法，针对上述诗钟 作品进行数量统计与主题分类，后进一步分析其艺术手法及情感内涵。研究发现，姚 峭嵚的诗钟以写景为主，所寄托的情感具强烈的情感张力和思想深度。其诗钟或写南 迁文人境遇；或议论时事；或批判社会黑暗；或抒发豪情壮志，具不拘泥于情爱，与 时代共鸣之创作特点。由此可知，姚峭嵚诗钟之作除是普通的文学创作之外，亦是对 文化身份认同、情感记忆与精神寄托的象征。本研究的意义在于整理姚峭嵚诗钟作品 的流传现况，并以此为基础，进一步探讨其作为流寓文人寄托于诗钟的情感内涵，以 期通过这类针对性研究补充现有研究的不足，拓展文人诗钟创作的研究空间。
【关键词】 姚峭嵚；诗钟；诗巫诗潮吟社；主题分类；情感探
Knowledge and preventive practice regarding Cardiovascular disease risk factors among undergraduate students at a higher education institution in Kajang, Selangor
Get PDFBackground and Objectives: With the rising burden of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among the younger population in Malaysia, understanding awareness and management of CVD risk factors is vital for developing effective, targeted intervention strategies to mitigate early atherosclerotic changes. This study was conducted to study the knowledge and preventive practice regarding
cardiovascular disease risk factors among undergraduate students at a higher education institution in Kajang, Selangor.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among undergraduate students. Quota sampling method was used to recruit participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The instrument was a validated English version questionnaire. Data collected were entered in SPSS Statistics 27.0 for analysis. Descriptive analysis and Chi-squared test were used. The level of statistical significant was set as p-value<0.05.
Results: A total of 244 undergraduate students participated in this study (50.80% male and 42.90% female) (55.70% science stream and 44.30% non-science stream). Slightly
more than half (58.6%) of undergraduate students have good knowledge but less than half (42.2%) had good preventive practice. There was a significant association between
knowledge and preventive practice regarding CVD risk factors and family history of CVD with knowledge on CVD risk factors.
Conclusion : The study showed that slightly more than half of the undergraduate students had good knowledge regarding CVD risk factors, but worryingly more than half of the undergraduates have inadequate preventive practice regarding CVD risk factors. Knowledge is associated with preventive practice and the presence family history of CVD were linked to better knowledge. Targeted educations are needed to
improve understanding in turn enhance lifestyle behaviour in reducing CVD risks factors as primary prevention of premature CVD given that knowledge can be translated into better practice.
Keywords: knowledge, preventive practice, cardiovascular disease, risk factors, undergraduate students, higher education institutio
Understanding the acceptance of anime recognition and cultural among generation z
Get PDFJapanese animation, known as anime, has transformed from a niche subculture into a global phenomenon with its growing popularity, particularly among today's generations. The
medium's rise began with its increasing presence on social media in the 2000s and has since become more widespread. Anime has become a significant cultural and entertainment
medium for many young people and adults. This research adopts a quantitative approach, with data collected from 50 respondents between the ages of 18 to 34. The study revealed that there’s a wide acceptance of anime among Generation Z participants. Participants revealed that they’re mostly comfortable with anime being used and integrated into today's society. This study examines the cultural acceptance and recognition of anime among Generation Z, aiming to provide insights into how openly anime is embraced as a cultural mediu
Leveraging deep learning for accurate lung cancer detection
Get PDFThis research falls in the Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging applications to Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) category. Lung cancer is one of the leading global causes of death due to cancer, where survival directly depends on early detection and accurate tumour localisation [2]. Conventional pipelines rely heavily on manual interpretation of CT scans, which are time-consuming, subjective, and prone to errors [2]. Modern CAD frameworks also have limitations, with classification-only pipelines lacking localisation, segmentation-first pipelines squandering computation, and parallel pipelines introducing redundancy [15]. To address these problems, this project proposes a classification-first pipeline with EfficientNetB1 for lung cancer classification and conditional Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) segmentation module activated only after cancer detection. The system was developed and deployed via an interactive Streamlit dashboard, which integrates multiple functions like classification, segmentation, lesion measurement, structured reporting (PDF and AIM XML), review by radiologists, and storing cases with SQLite. The workflow included preparation of the dataset from the Kaggle 2D Chest CT Scan dataset, strict preprocessing and augmentation, and comparison-based evaluation of EfficientNetB0 and EfficientNetB1 models with stratified k-fold cross-validation. EfficientNetB1 was employed as the ultimate classifier with accuracy of 94.60% on the test set. The FCM segmentation produced clinically interpretable tumour overlays, and the dashboard successfully integrated error handling, simulation of workflow, and peer review by radiologists. The project concludes with a light, modular, and clinically useful diagnostic system for the assistance of radiologists in the early detection of lung cancer. The future holds quantitative assessment of segmentation and scaling to PACS integration for clinical deployment
Kindergarten management system with parental control
Get PDFThis project develops a kindergarten management system with parental control to enhance communications among parents, teachers, and administrators and to reduce administrative tasks. The proposed system will develop a mobile application for parents and a web application for administrators and teachers. With the help of this mobile and web applications, parents and teachers are provided with real-time communication, online payment security of tuition fees, and the ability for event reminders that enable them to keep their eagerness in the child's education. It allows administrators to update information about students, payments for courses, and scheduling of events. This project was developed using the Agile methodology. Technologies used include Flutter for mobile application and React for web application, Firebase for real-time data management and authentication, and Stripe for secure in-app payment processing. It reduces work involving administration, like communication, fee collection, and event scheduling, at the same time enhancing parental involvement in early childhood education. The solution was user-centric and can be used to increase kindergarten management operational efficiency while improving the experiences of teaching children and their families
A study of perceived social support, work stress, and work–life balance as predictors of job satisfaction among working adults in Malaysia
Get PDFThis research explores the associations between perceived social support, work stress, work-life balance, and job satisfaction among working adults in Malaysia, addressing a local research gap in the application of established occupational and organisational psychology theories in non-Western contexts. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, utilising purposive and snowball sampling to recruit 452 participants from diverse occupational backgrounds. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between perceived social support and job satisfaction, a significant negative correlation between work stress and job satisfaction, and a significant positive correlation between work-life balance and job satisfaction