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Food Tourism: Veni, Vidi, Vici
No full textMalaysia is home to about 80 ethnic groups. The three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are Malays, Chinese and Indians. Sabah has the largest ethnic group with 32 ethnic groups. Meanwhile, Sarawak consists of 27 ethnic groups. Each ethnicity has its own cuisine and food recipes. Even, Penang Asam Laksa was listed in the CNN World’s 50 best foods (CNN, 2021). Besides that, CNN Travel (2021) highlighted 40 of Malaysia’s top dishes, for examples nasi lemak, roti canai and char kuey teow. This makes Malaysia a unique country. One of the reasons tourists come to Malaysia is for food. Several studies, such as Ferdous Alam et al.(2015), Sapheri et al.(2018), Sakolnakorn (2020), and Loh & Abd Razak (2021) proved that food is one of the reasons why Malaysia is a choice for vacation. As discussed by Yeoman & McMahon-Beatte (2016),“food tourism without doubt is a major component of the tourist’s itinerary and a focus of destination strategies. The interest in food tourism is a representation of tourism today”. Ellis et al.(2018) also highlighted five themes of food tourism–motivation, culture, authenticity, management and marketing, and destination orientation. (Abstract by authors
Tax Evasion Behavior among Salaried Worker in Malaysia: A Socio-Psychological Framework
No full textThe purpose of this study is to determine the factors that may influence individuals in Malaysia to engage in tax evasion. Three independent variables (attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control), one mediating variable (tax knowledge), and one dependent variable (tax evasion intention) are included. This report will utilize a quantitative method of analysis, relying on primary data. This study evaluates the direct relationship between attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control with tax knowledge, and the direct relationship between tax knowledge with tax evasion intention. Primary data were utilized in this study and a survey questionnaire which was adopted and adapted from previous studies was used for data collection. 204 clean data were used in the data analysis by utilizing the structural equation modeling technique. SPSS software and Smartpls version 4 software will be used for the assessment of direct and indirect relationships and hypotheses testing of the model. This research will provide valuable information into how to deal with the intention of paid workers in Malaysia to engage in tax evasion behaviour. Initially, the construct validity and reliability were assessed in order to determine the measurement model's convergent validity. Next, the Hetrotrait-Monotrait (HTMT) ratios and cross-loading were used to evaluate and corroborate the discriminant validity. The structural model was then evaluated, and the results of the hypothesis testing show that attitude and subjective norm have a positive and significant influence on tax knowledge and that tax knowledge has a significant impact on tax evasion behaviour. (Abstract by authors
Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Osteoporosis Among A Selected Community of Miri, Sarawak
No full textOsteoporosis is one of the diseases concerned and has been identified as having a significant increase in the progression of aging in the world. The incidence of total hip fracture cases associated with osteoporosis is expected to increase because of the rise in the prevalence of the elderly as an effect on high life expectancy and good health services quality. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to investigate level of knowledge and awareness of osteoporosis among public in Sarawak, Malaysia. This cross-sectional study was conducted to 224 public respondents. We used questionnaire on knowledge, attitude and practices by Tripathi and colleagues. Result of this study indicated that demographic variables gender and educational level had significant association with level of knowledge among public but not for the age, races, marital status, occupational and household income variables. In conclusion, this study revealed that most respondents presented with high knowledge with high level of awareness regarding osteoporosis disease. It is recommended that to be continued the effort by local authority regarding health promotion on issues surrounding osteoporosis. (Abstract by authors
Preliminary Study On The Status Of Education And Its Relationship With Knowledge Regarding Online Business Zakat
No full textSistem zakat atas talian adalah kaedah membayar zakat menerusi aplikasi perbankan atas talian. Zakat atas talian merupakan platform transaksi kewangan atas talian yang menghubungkan bank dalam pembayaran zakat dengan organisasi zakat. Platform inijuga merupakan sistem atas talian untuk aplikasi zakat yang dapat meningkatkan kecekapan pengumpulan dan pengagihan zakat. Zakat atas talianjuga dirancang untuk dapat menarik lebih ramai umat Islam untuk membayar zakat.Objektif artikel ini adalah untuk menerangkan dapatan awal kajian berkenaan taraf pendidikan dan hubung kaitnya dengan pengetahuan tentang zakatperniagaan atas talian. Metod kajian yang digunakan sepanjang kajian ini adalah kaedah kuantitatif melalui soalselidik kepada responden terpilih. Dapatan awal kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa taraf pendidikan mempunyai hubungan positif dengan pengetahuan tentang zakat.
The online zakat system is a method of paying zakat through an online banking application. It is an online financial transaction platform that connects banks in zakat payment with zakat organization. It is an online system for zakat applications that can improve the efficiency of zakat collection and distribution. It is also planned to be able to attract more Muslims to pay zakat.The purpose of this article is to examine the initial findings of educational status and its relationship with knowledge onzakat. The research method used throughout this study is quantitative method via questionnaire to the targeted respondents. The initial findings of this study shows that the education level has a positive relationship with knowledge ofzakat
Accommodation needs, motivation and market attraction: a conceptual study on accessible tourism industry for people with disabilities in Malaysia
No full textTourism sector, specifically accessible tourism, is getting more positive progress in the last few decades. Studies in
the past mainly focused on inclusive tourism or tourism for all. Somehow, accessible tourism, which includes people
with disabilities, is one of the ignored consideration in the field of tourism development. Most studies have ignored
the inclusion of people with disabilities in the tourism sector. Making tourism more accessible to the disabled is not
only a social responsibility, but there is a significant economic and business need to improve accessibility as it can
boost the attractiveness of tourism in Malaysia. Past evidences show that by making adjustments to facilities,
providing accurate and important information, and understanding the needs of people with disabilities can result in
increased number of visitors. Thus, the main purpose of the study is to investigate this overlooked segment of our
society, in order to come up with recommendations that can influence the intention to travel among people with
disabilities in Malaysia. Data will be collected from 100 respondents which includes 50 who are disabled and have
traveled more than once and stayed in a hotel for at least one night within last year and 50 participants consisting of
managers from different hotels operating in Malaysia by employing semi-structured interviews. These 50
respondents with disabilities include people with mobility and physical impairments and people with hearing and
communication disabilities. The data gathered will be investigated by employing two statistical packages, namely
SPSS and Smart PLS. Multiple regression analysis will be utilized to predict the value of the variables in this
research. (Abstract by authors
An improved quantum condition for the bound state problem in non-relativistic quantum mechanics using the NUFA method.
No full textThe bound state is an intriguing quantum mechanics problem. In this paper, an improved and elegant quantum condition for the bound state problem in non-relativistic quantum mechanics using the Nikiforov-Uvarov functional analysis (NUFA) method is presented. From the quantum condition, two simple formulas are obtained to calculate the energy spectrum for the bound state problem, one for the case when the parameter α3≠0 and the other when α3→0. The corresponding eigenstates are also derived in terms of hypergeometric functions. Two bound state problems are studied using the improved quantum condition. (Abstract by author
Ma’had Al-Zaytun Shifts Towards Online Learning: Are They Satisfied?
No full textThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruptions in the delivery of instruction at all
levels of educational institutions, whether those institutions are elementary, secondary, or postsecondary in nature.
Due to this pandemic, a group of secondary school international students from Malaysia were unable to conduct
face-to-face classes in Ma’had Al-Zaytun International School in Indonesia and were forced to shifts towards fully
online learning mode. This study aims to explore students’ satisfaction and motivation in the online learning
interaction at this international school. Based on the transaction distance theory, this study focuses on four modes of
interaction, namely (i) interaction between students and teachers, (ii) interaction between students, (iii) interaction
between students and learning materials, and (iv) interaction between students and interfaces. A qualitative study
was employed to investigate the satisfaction and motivation of students using a semi-structured interview, class
observation, and daily class report. Findings indicate that the majority of the students were satisfied with these
online learning interactions and teachers were the main factors that motivated them to learn. According to this
study as well, parents are also a factor that affects student participation in online learning. Students who receive
encouragement and support from their parents are more likely to be satisfied with this online learning, which suggest
that future research could be done to further examine. (Abstract by authors
Direct and Indirect Relationship of Employee Engagement, Corporate Image, Employee Loyalty, and Business Performance among Private Business Organizations
No full textThis study is very crucial for private business organizations to achieve business performanceby formulating short and long-term strategies and plans to achieve the set businessperformance. The topic being studied is important for private organizations because it willallow organizations to improve their performance and business sustainability in the future.The purpose of this study is to measure the direct and indirect relationship betweenemployee engagement, employee loyalty, corporate image, and business performance. Thisstudy uses a quantitative approach by using primary data for data analysis. A total of 329clean data were used in data analysis using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)technique. This study uses Smartpls3 software to analyze multivariate data and the proposedhypotheses. Furthermore, model measurement and structural model assessment procedureswere also carried out by using Smartpls3. An assessment of construct reliability and validitywas done to confirm the existence of convergent validity and reliability. Then, discriminantvalidity is assessed by calculating cross-loadings and Hetrotrait-Monotrait (HTMT) ratios.Next, the inner model was assessed and from the results of hypotheses testing, it was foundthat employee engagement does not have a direct relationship with business performance,while employee loyalty and corporate image have a direct relationship with businessperformance. On the other hand, employee loyalty and corporate image have a significantmediating effect on the relationship between employee engagement and businessperformance. Findings from the analysis show that employee loyalty and corporate image areimportant mediators in the relationship between employee engagement and businessperformance. For future studies, it is suggested that other variables such as leadership style.Organizational commitment and peer influence are to be included in the model so that it will better perspective on the factors influencing the business performance of privateorganizations business performance
Healthcare Service Quality Gaps During Covid-19 Pandemic: Secondary Analysis From Patient Satisfaction Surveys
No full textService quality is one of the leading performance dimensions for organisational efficieny.
In the healthcare industry, service quality is a major determinant for patient satisfaction.
Maintaining patient satisfaction is critical to achieving excellent clinical outcomes in any
patients. The COVID-19 pandemic, has disrupted the healthcare system and impacted the
healthcare service quality delivery. This study investigated the healthcare service quality
during the pandemic, by performing secondary analysis on readily available SERVQUAL
datasets obtained during the pandemic through routine patient satisfaction surveys, in a
tertiary healthcare centre that manages severe COVID-19 cases. This study discovered
that significant service quality gaps existed in all quality dimensions at the inpatient
setting during the pandemic, with Tangible service quality being the most negatively
impacted. During the pandemic, hospitalised patients also significantly expected for
Assurance and Outcome service quality dimensions. When IPA approach was applied to
the datasets, service quality items from the Tangible, Reliability, and Responsiveness
dimensions were identified as the priority areas for quality improvement during a
pandemic. This research could help healthcare managers effectively direct their resources
when launching quality improvement intervention. Finally, with these findings,
sustainable healthcare system that can withstand difficult and challenging crises can be
properly planned to maintain satisfactory service quality in the Malaysian hospitals
Sustainability in Open Distance Learning (ODL): Adoption of Market Segmentation and Advertising Strategy
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to examine the prospective learner’s perception
of effective market segmentation and advertising messages for open
distance learning (ODL) advertisements. A descriptive study was conducted
to assess the perceptions of prospective ODL learners in Malaysia.
Selfadministered questionnaires were used to obtain meaningful data from 314
respondents. The study was conducted from January to March, 2021. Based
on the analysis, accessibility between the ODL institution and its market
segments was viewed by the majority of the respondents as more important
than substantiality. Furthermore, the respondents agreed that reminders
and persuasive messages are significant in attracting audience attention to
an ODL institution. The standardised path coefficients have shown that
accessibility, reminders and persuasive messages are significant predictors
of the sustainability of ODL institutions, whereas substantiality was
perceived by the respondents as being insignificant. The results from this
study will help ODL institutions be more focused when designing their advertising messages, and will deepen their understanding of market needs.
These findings have strong implications for academic ODL institutions,
particularly in the aspect of institutional sustainability based on effective
market segmentation and the right strategy of advertising messages