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Amwaluna, Jan 31, 2024

This study examines the relationship between Islamic corporate governance, firm characteristics o... more This study examines the relationship between Islamic corporate governance, firm characteristics on capital structure and financial performance in Islamic Commercial Banks. The data analysis technique uses Partial Least Square (PLS), with structural equations (SEM) based on components or variants, on annual data from 2017 to 2021. The findings show that three determinants significantly affect the financial performance of the five hypotheses proposed. Islamic corporate governance has a significant effect on financial performance in a negative direction, and a significant positive effect on capital structure Firm characteristic has no significant effect on capital structure and financial performance. Capital structure factors influence financial performance. The practical implications of this study emphasize the important role of the sharia supervisory board and independent commissioners in improving the financial performance of Islamic commercial banks.

International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, Sep 7, 2023

Malaysia practices a dualistic tertiary education system by permitting participation from both Pu... more Malaysia practices a dualistic tertiary education system by permitting participation from both Public and Private Higher Education. However, higher education institutions have a lot to take care of their students like many successful corporations look out their customers. At the same time, educational institutions need to maintain their position as information facilities and educational standards which involve both social and economic integrity. In this paper, we specifically address the factors attracting students to enrol in a private university which was a study in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPS). Several factors such as programs, facilities and location, and peers and family are emphasized in this study. It is to foresee the university choice decision among students. The results of this study revealed the significant relationship between those independent and dependent variables. Thus, this study proved the linkage of variables with the research framework at the end of this study.

International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship (IJBT)

Digital technology has forced entrepreneurs and businessmen to reconsider their business models. ... more Digital technology has forced entrepreneurs and businessmen to reconsider their business models. Although research on entrepreneurial intention and business models is gaining attention, there is still a large knowledge gap in both fields. As we know, Perlis is one of the states in Malaysia that is a developing economic state. Most Perlis people are working in agriculture, farming, and running businesses. Parallelly, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the transformation of societies involving the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). The lifestyles of societies employed the adoption of digital technology. Thus, this study aims to investigate the issue of product marketability and assist rural entrepreneurs in improving their digital competencies according to modern standards. In this study, researchers are specifically implementing the transformation of channels of digitalisation on business model practice among asnaf in Perlis. Several channels or platforms, such as social media, bu...

Journal of advance research in business, management and accounting, Jul 31, 2015

Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age grou... more Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age groups, thus generating rapid and vast demand for all mobile phone brands. Interestingly, dealers of smart phones need to understand what factors affect such demand, typical features as well as characteristics of the buyers. The main objective of this study is to understand how price, social influences, relative advantage and brand image affect demand of smart phones in the northern regions of Malaysia, where the State of Perlis has been chosen. The primary data of this study was collected by distributing randomly 120 sets of questionnaires to respondents who live in Perlis. The responses obtained were analyzed by several statistical tools namely frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation analysis, Cronbach's Alpha Reliability test, Person Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression Analysis, computed by a data software, Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0. This study revealed that price, social influences, relative advantage and brand image have significant relationships towards demand of smart phones. Detailed discussion of the study objectives, literature review, theories, research limitations, conclusions and finally some recommendations for future research study are given below. It is our hope that the results of the study can help mobile phone companies to have better understanding of the features of the smart phone market, be able to produce quality products and improve their marketing strategies.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Sep 5, 2022

This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequisite for any international student when studying abroad. In addition, successful adaptation to the new host culture by international students can be achieved by getting good emotional and physical support, coupled with deep understanding from family members. This study aims to understand the interaction adjustment process among international students in a private higher learning institution. We had identified and collected relevant data from two faculties in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis. A total of 5 respondents were selected and interviewed, and the selection process was made through a snowball sampling technique. Two main themes, local accent and communication in the English Language, were developed for this study. This study provides a discussion of the main findings from the research and where applicable, links the works of literature to the research outcomes. The study outcomes can also be used as a guideline in the adjustment process for international students. Universities can also make references to this study in helping international students adapt to a new host's culture, especially in terms of interaction adjustment, by providing appropriate pieces of training and guidelines.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Dec 1, 2021

This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 and c) Business Skills to start entrepreneurial activities ... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 and c) Business Skills to start entrepreneurial activities (entrepreneurial knowledge/skills). The results of this study are most beneficial to those involved in the management of entrepreneurial affairs of students, students themselves, and lastly for the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences in KUIPs (in understanding the current attributes and constraints), there by enabling the faculty to design appropriate entrepreneurship programs and activities in order to nurture and create entrepreneurship cultural awareness for future students.

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, May 16, 2020

Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks. Lectu... more Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks. Lecturers and students need to use appropriate online platformsarising from the Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions with effect from March 18, 2020, in Malaysia. In essence, the MCO prohibits Malaysians from attending to or organizing mass events or public gatherings, and where public and private educational institutions are concerned, they are not allowed to conduct any classesin situ. The only possible continuation of classes is via online learning. This case study had two research objectives: 1) Whatwere the challenges faced by educators when implementing online learning? and 2) How to overcome these challenges faced by educators in online learning? This study had applied the qualitative approach method, where researchers had distributed surveys, through a google platform, to a total of 20 educators. The results showed six (6) major challenges faced by educators in online learning, these being 1) students were less focused on online learning; 2) the platform/medium of learning was not satisfactory; 3) students left behind learning tools such as books and laptops in residential colleges; 4) students' internet access was less satisfactory to the extent that the lectures had to be extended from the actual time allocated; 5) educators' unstable internet access which disrupted the momentum of teaching; and 6) students did not attend the online courses. There were four (4) means to overcome these challenges 1) institutions to provide more comprehensive and e-learning platforms for online learning; 2) internet access for educators and students should be good to ensure smooth and uninterrupted online classes; 3) providing workshops or training programs on management of online classes for educators; and 4) for courses involving mathematical computation, in addition to a more suitable platform for teaching, the student population per group to be small in size to accommodate 10 educators while teaching. The results of this study shall benefit the management of private higher learning institutions and educators involved in online learning.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling

Truancy among school students, both in primary and secondary schools, is a common main discipline... more Truancy among school students, both in primary and secondary schools, is a common main discipline problem faced by any educational institutions. The problem is not only confined domestically but is a global phenomenon facing the educational institutions, which needs to be concertedly addressed by the school’s management, community, educationist, and the government. The primary aim of this research is to understand the factors causing truancy problems among school students in Malaysia. The pivotal approach is to review on past research studies from established and reliable journal databases, research articles, and online news related to this topic. There are five (5) main factors and causes of truancy problems, these being student’s attitude, peers influence, parents, teachers, and lastly mental disorders. The results of this study can be taken as useful guidelines in understanding truancies in Malaysian schools, thereby enabling all stakeholders, educationists, and non-educationists...

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling

Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequis... more Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequisite for any international student when studying abroad. In addition, successful adaptation to the new host culture by international students can be achieved by getting good emotional and physical support, coupled with deep understanding from family members. This study aims to understand the interaction adjustment process among international students in a private higher learning institution. We had identified and collected relevant data from two faculties in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis. A total of 5 respondents were selected and interviewed, and the selection process was made through a snowball sampling technique. Two main themes, local accent and communication in the English Language, were developed for this study. This study provides a discussion of the main findings from the research and where applicable, links the works of literature to the research outcomes. The study outcomes can ...

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2021

The entrepreneurial element has now emerged as one of the important pillars in designing appropri... more The entrepreneurial element has now emerged as one of the important pillars in designing appropriate attributes and structures of the academic curriculum covering varied disciplines in all fields of studies in Malaysia’s higher education institutions. This study was conducted in Perlis’s Islamic University College (KUIPs) campus aimed at understanding these attributes and the entrepreneurship cultural awareness of students’ in initiating and identifying appropriate entrepreneurial activities before completing their studies. The study was qualitative in nature involving a group of 20 students randomly chosen from four (4) faculties in KUIPs. Students were interviewed using instant message routes because of the restrictions imposed by authorities in addressing concerns a rising from the COVID 19 pandemic, where face-to-face interviews were disallowed due to health and security factors. The objectives of this study were 1) What are the factors that encourage students to become entrepre...

Journal of Advance Research in Business Management and Accounting (ISSN: 2456-3544), 2015

Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age grou... more Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age groups, thus generating rapid and vast demand for all mobile phone brands. Interestingly, dealers of smart phones need to understand what factors affect such demand, typical features as well as characteristics of the buyers. The main objective of this study is to understand how price, social influences, relative advantageand brand image affect demand of smart phones in the northern regions of Malaysia, where the State of Perlis has been chosen. The primary data of this study was collected by distributing randomly 120 sets of questionnaires to respondents who live in Perlis. The responses obtained were analyzed by several statistical tools namely frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation analysis, Cronbach’s Alpha Reliability test, Person Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression Analysis, computed by a data software, Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0. This study r...

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020

Numerous terms have been associated with expat-preneurs, such as expatriates and Self-Initiated E... more Numerous terms have been associated with expat-preneurs, such as expatriates and Self-Initiated Expatriates (SIEs), in order to explore more about the exact terminology and other attributes. How do expat-preneurs brace themselves in adapting to their new environment, meet varied challenges, overcome an array of obstacles, and solving problems? This research study is to uncover the reality checks of typical expat-preneurs, exposing to the world what it takes to become an expat-preneur. The main objective of this research is to explore the truth about an expat-preneur’s lifestyles, specifically focusing on two main themes, Malaysian citizens that have become expat-preneurs and those opening their own business abroad. This study will focus on three main topics, these being factors affecting Malaysians to become expat-preneurs, obstacles that they faced when opening their business abroad, and lastly how they managed to overcome these obstacles. Five (5) Malaysian citizens staying and li...

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020

Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks.Lectur... more Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks.Lecturers and students need to use appropriate online platformsarising from the Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions with effect from March 18, 2020, in Malaysia. In essence, the MCO prohibits Malaysians from attending to or organizing mass events or public gatherings, and where public and private educational institutions are concerned, they are not allowed to conduct any classesin situ. The only possible continuation of classes is via online learning. This case study had two research objectives: 1) Whatwere the challenges faced by educators when implementing online learning? and 2) How to overcome these challenges faced by educators in online learning? This study had applied the qualitative approach method, where researchers had distributed surveys, through a google platform, to a total of 20 educators. The results showed six (6) major challenges faced by educators in online learning, th...

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2021

BACKGROUND This research study aims to:(1) identify and explore the social network communication ... more BACKGROUND This research study aims to:(1) identify and explore the social network communication tools used to facilitate the adjustment process of Malaysian female expatriate nurses working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (hereafter "the Kingdom" or "SA") who are accompanied by neither their spouses nor families and (2) determine how these tools facilitate their adjustment to their new environment. Emphasis is placed on this particular group of respondents primarily due to the dearth of research conducted on female expatriate nurses. METHOD We conducted a preliminary study using semi-structured interviews with sixteen (16) Malaysian female expatriate nurses working in SA to obtain a broader understanding of their experiences with cross-cultural adaptation and their use of social media tools to connect with their families and friends in their home country. RESULTS This study uncovers numerous social media communication tools being used by female expatriate nurses to help curb their loneliness and lessen the culture shock of living and working in a foreign country. Continuous engagement with these tools helps Malaysian female expatriate nurses maintain their emotional stability, thereby enabling them to remain mentally strong and ultimately prolonging their stay in SA. CONCLUSIONS This study's outcomes contribute significantly to the knowledge of the government, various organizations, and aspiring female expatriate nurses in the healthcare industry because the results can assist female expatriate nurses during the adjustment period, enabling them to work efficiently and successfully in the host country.

Transcending Cultural Frontiers, 2020

This conceptual study explores the prerequisite to develop cultural sensitivity among Malaysian f... more This conceptual study explores the prerequisite to develop cultural sensitivity among Malaysian female RegisteredNurses (RN) residmg in Saudi Arabia who aim to become knowledge workers in the healthcare sectors.Key questiom examined are: How do female RN knowledge workers acculturate themselves in a new environment and acquire cultural sensitivity? What adjustment processes were involved? In this study, we introduce a conceptual framework to explain hs adjustment process and develop propositiom to explain how female RN as knowledge workers adjust to a new environment where there is a large cultural distance between their home culture (Malaysia) and the host culture (Saudi Arabia).Using cultural adjustment theory we propose three classes of antecedents: indwidual, contextual and organizational.

Current Psychology

The purpose of this exploratory study is to understand the nature and multidimensional challenges... more The purpose of this exploratory study is to understand the nature and multidimensional challenges of cross-cultural adjustment as experienced by female Malaysian self-initiated expatriates (SIE) working as registered nurses (RNs) in Saudi Arabia. In-depth interviews with twenty-two Malaysian SIE RNs provided rich data on their adjustment experiences. The resulting data were subjected to a qualitative content analysis using Black, Mendenhall, and Oddou's (Black et al., 1991) cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) model. The results show that the nurses faced several challenges. Five themes emerged: learning to speak Arabic, adapting to a confrontational communication style, facing new work practices, dealing with homesickness and loneliness, and adjusting to new gender norms at work and in public. This study contributes to our understanding of expatriate adjustment by providing new interpretations of the cultural challenges faced by female SIEs and the nature of their adjustment process...

This case examines the impact of the internal and external environment on enterprise business spe... more This case examines the impact of the internal and external environment on enterprise business specifically on spa and beauty business. Financial, human and technical constraints appeared to be a major setback for these companies to grow and expand. Ineffective joint venture and lack of effective marketing plan further worsen the company’s earnings as the losses occurred due to poor resources management and limited sources of earning which is mainly from spa service and sales commission.The aim of the case is to emphasis on issues faced by the spa and beauty business specifically registered under enterprise status.

Primary objective of this paper is to study the relationships between Big Five Personality Traits... more Primary objective of this paper is to study the relationships between Big Five Personality Traits and Locus of Control on Entrepreneurial Intentions among students of Universiti Malaysia Perlis’s (UniMAP’s) School of Business Innovation and Technopreneurship. The unit of analysis identified for this study comprises second and final year undergraduate students currently enrolled in UniMAP. This university is chosen due to the courses it offered that suited the study objective and the students selected in this study are deemed as being the most probable to have chosen the correct career choice before enrolment and that they are more certain with their future career planning paths. This will provide a more reliable outcome towards the questionnaires developed in this study. This paper uses the Big Five Personality Traits, where factors such as Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism and Locus of Control, are adapted to investigate and examin...

Amwaluna, Jan 31, 2024

This study examines the relationship between Islamic corporate governance, firm characteristics o... more This study examines the relationship between Islamic corporate governance, firm characteristics on capital structure and financial performance in Islamic Commercial Banks. The data analysis technique uses Partial Least Square (PLS), with structural equations (SEM) based on components or variants, on annual data from 2017 to 2021. The findings show that three determinants significantly affect the financial performance of the five hypotheses proposed. Islamic corporate governance has a significant effect on financial performance in a negative direction, and a significant positive effect on capital structure Firm characteristic has no significant effect on capital structure and financial performance. Capital structure factors influence financial performance. The practical implications of this study emphasize the important role of the sharia supervisory board and independent commissioners in improving the financial performance of Islamic commercial banks.

International journal of academic research in business & social sciences, Sep 7, 2023

Malaysia practices a dualistic tertiary education system by permitting participation from both Pu... more Malaysia practices a dualistic tertiary education system by permitting participation from both Public and Private Higher Education. However, higher education institutions have a lot to take care of their students like many successful corporations look out their customers. At the same time, educational institutions need to maintain their position as information facilities and educational standards which involve both social and economic integrity. In this paper, we specifically address the factors attracting students to enrol in a private university which was a study in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPS). Several factors such as programs, facilities and location, and peers and family are emphasized in this study. It is to foresee the university choice decision among students. The results of this study revealed the significant relationship between those independent and dependent variables. Thus, this study proved the linkage of variables with the research framework at the end of this study.

International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship (IJBT)

Digital technology has forced entrepreneurs and businessmen to reconsider their business models. ... more Digital technology has forced entrepreneurs and businessmen to reconsider their business models. Although research on entrepreneurial intention and business models is gaining attention, there is still a large knowledge gap in both fields. As we know, Perlis is one of the states in Malaysia that is a developing economic state. Most Perlis people are working in agriculture, farming, and running businesses. Parallelly, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the transformation of societies involving the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). The lifestyles of societies employed the adoption of digital technology. Thus, this study aims to investigate the issue of product marketability and assist rural entrepreneurs in improving their digital competencies according to modern standards. In this study, researchers are specifically implementing the transformation of channels of digitalisation on business model practice among asnaf in Perlis. Several channels or platforms, such as social media, bu...

Journal of advance research in business, management and accounting, Jul 31, 2015

Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age grou... more Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age groups, thus generating rapid and vast demand for all mobile phone brands. Interestingly, dealers of smart phones need to understand what factors affect such demand, typical features as well as characteristics of the buyers. The main objective of this study is to understand how price, social influences, relative advantage and brand image affect demand of smart phones in the northern regions of Malaysia, where the State of Perlis has been chosen. The primary data of this study was collected by distributing randomly 120 sets of questionnaires to respondents who live in Perlis. The responses obtained were analyzed by several statistical tools namely frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation analysis, Cronbach's Alpha Reliability test, Person Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression Analysis, computed by a data software, Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0. This study revealed that price, social influences, relative advantage and brand image have significant relationships towards demand of smart phones. Detailed discussion of the study objectives, literature review, theories, research limitations, conclusions and finally some recommendations for future research study are given below. It is our hope that the results of the study can help mobile phone companies to have better understanding of the features of the smart phone market, be able to produce quality products and improve their marketing strategies.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Sep 5, 2022

This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequisite for any international student when studying abroad. In addition, successful adaptation to the new host culture by international students can be achieved by getting good emotional and physical support, coupled with deep understanding from family members. This study aims to understand the interaction adjustment process among international students in a private higher learning institution. We had identified and collected relevant data from two faculties in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis. A total of 5 respondents were selected and interviewed, and the selection process was made through a snowball sampling technique. Two main themes, local accent and communication in the English Language, were developed for this study. This study provides a discussion of the main findings from the research and where applicable, links the works of literature to the research outcomes. The study outcomes can also be used as a guideline in the adjustment process for international students. Universities can also make references to this study in helping international students adapt to a new host's culture, especially in terms of interaction adjustment, by providing appropriate pieces of training and guidelines.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, Dec 1, 2021

This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 and c) Business Skills to start entrepreneurial activities ... more This work is licensed under CC BY 4.0 and c) Business Skills to start entrepreneurial activities (entrepreneurial knowledge/skills). The results of this study are most beneficial to those involved in the management of entrepreneurial affairs of students, students themselves, and lastly for the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences in KUIPs (in understanding the current attributes and constraints), there by enabling the faculty to design appropriate entrepreneurship programs and activities in order to nurture and create entrepreneurship cultural awareness for future students.

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, May 16, 2020

Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks. Lectu... more Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks. Lecturers and students need to use appropriate online platformsarising from the Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions with effect from March 18, 2020, in Malaysia. In essence, the MCO prohibits Malaysians from attending to or organizing mass events or public gatherings, and where public and private educational institutions are concerned, they are not allowed to conduct any classesin situ. The only possible continuation of classes is via online learning. This case study had two research objectives: 1) Whatwere the challenges faced by educators when implementing online learning? and 2) How to overcome these challenges faced by educators in online learning? This study had applied the qualitative approach method, where researchers had distributed surveys, through a google platform, to a total of 20 educators. The results showed six (6) major challenges faced by educators in online learning, these being 1) students were less focused on online learning; 2) the platform/medium of learning was not satisfactory; 3) students left behind learning tools such as books and laptops in residential colleges; 4) students' internet access was less satisfactory to the extent that the lectures had to be extended from the actual time allocated; 5) educators' unstable internet access which disrupted the momentum of teaching; and 6) students did not attend the online courses. There were four (4) means to overcome these challenges 1) institutions to provide more comprehensive and e-learning platforms for online learning; 2) internet access for educators and students should be good to ensure smooth and uninterrupted online classes; 3) providing workshops or training programs on management of online classes for educators; and 4) for courses involving mathematical computation, in addition to a more suitable platform for teaching, the student population per group to be small in size to accommodate 10 educators while teaching. The results of this study shall benefit the management of private higher learning institutions and educators involved in online learning.

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling

Truancy among school students, both in primary and secondary schools, is a common main discipline... more Truancy among school students, both in primary and secondary schools, is a common main discipline problem faced by any educational institutions. The problem is not only confined domestically but is a global phenomenon facing the educational institutions, which needs to be concertedly addressed by the school’s management, community, educationist, and the government. The primary aim of this research is to understand the factors causing truancy problems among school students in Malaysia. The pivotal approach is to review on past research studies from established and reliable journal databases, research articles, and online news related to this topic. There are five (5) main factors and causes of truancy problems, these being student’s attitude, peers influence, parents, teachers, and lastly mental disorders. The results of this study can be taken as useful guidelines in understanding truancies in Malaysian schools, thereby enabling all stakeholders, educationists, and non-educationists...

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling

Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequis... more Adjustment process is needed in a new living environment in a new host culture and is a prerequisite for any international student when studying abroad. In addition, successful adaptation to the new host culture by international students can be achieved by getting good emotional and physical support, coupled with deep understanding from family members. This study aims to understand the interaction adjustment process among international students in a private higher learning institution. We had identified and collected relevant data from two faculties in Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis. A total of 5 respondents were selected and interviewed, and the selection process was made through a snowball sampling technique. Two main themes, local accent and communication in the English Language, were developed for this study. This study provides a discussion of the main findings from the research and where applicable, links the works of literature to the research outcomes. The study outcomes can ...

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 2021

The entrepreneurial element has now emerged as one of the important pillars in designing appropri... more The entrepreneurial element has now emerged as one of the important pillars in designing appropriate attributes and structures of the academic curriculum covering varied disciplines in all fields of studies in Malaysia’s higher education institutions. This study was conducted in Perlis’s Islamic University College (KUIPs) campus aimed at understanding these attributes and the entrepreneurship cultural awareness of students’ in initiating and identifying appropriate entrepreneurial activities before completing their studies. The study was qualitative in nature involving a group of 20 students randomly chosen from four (4) faculties in KUIPs. Students were interviewed using instant message routes because of the restrictions imposed by authorities in addressing concerns a rising from the COVID 19 pandemic, where face-to-face interviews were disallowed due to health and security factors. The objectives of this study were 1) What are the factors that encourage students to become entrepre...

Journal of Advance Research in Business Management and Accounting (ISSN: 2456-3544), 2015

Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age grou... more Nowadays smart phone has become a new social need and trend especially among the younger age groups, thus generating rapid and vast demand for all mobile phone brands. Interestingly, dealers of smart phones need to understand what factors affect such demand, typical features as well as characteristics of the buyers. The main objective of this study is to understand how price, social influences, relative advantageand brand image affect demand of smart phones in the northern regions of Malaysia, where the State of Perlis has been chosen. The primary data of this study was collected by distributing randomly 120 sets of questionnaires to respondents who live in Perlis. The responses obtained were analyzed by several statistical tools namely frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation analysis, Cronbach’s Alpha Reliability test, Person Correlation Coefficient and Linear Regression Analysis, computed by a data software, Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0. This study r...

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020

Numerous terms have been associated with expat-preneurs, such as expatriates and Self-Initiated E... more Numerous terms have been associated with expat-preneurs, such as expatriates and Self-Initiated Expatriates (SIEs), in order to explore more about the exact terminology and other attributes. How do expat-preneurs brace themselves in adapting to their new environment, meet varied challenges, overcome an array of obstacles, and solving problems? This research study is to uncover the reality checks of typical expat-preneurs, exposing to the world what it takes to become an expat-preneur. The main objective of this research is to explore the truth about an expat-preneur’s lifestyles, specifically focusing on two main themes, Malaysian citizens that have become expat-preneurs and those opening their own business abroad. This study will focus on three main topics, these being factors affecting Malaysians to become expat-preneurs, obstacles that they faced when opening their business abroad, and lastly how they managed to overcome these obstacles. Five (5) Malaysian citizens staying and li...

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020

Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks.Lectur... more Online learning is a learning methodology implemented during the recent COVID-19 outbreaks.Lecturers and students need to use appropriate online platformsarising from the Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions with effect from March 18, 2020, in Malaysia. In essence, the MCO prohibits Malaysians from attending to or organizing mass events or public gatherings, and where public and private educational institutions are concerned, they are not allowed to conduct any classesin situ. The only possible continuation of classes is via online learning. This case study had two research objectives: 1) Whatwere the challenges faced by educators when implementing online learning? and 2) How to overcome these challenges faced by educators in online learning? This study had applied the qualitative approach method, where researchers had distributed surveys, through a google platform, to a total of 20 educators. The results showed six (6) major challenges faced by educators in online learning, th...

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2021

BACKGROUND This research study aims to:(1) identify and explore the social network communication ... more BACKGROUND This research study aims to:(1) identify and explore the social network communication tools used to facilitate the adjustment process of Malaysian female expatriate nurses working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (hereafter "the Kingdom" or "SA") who are accompanied by neither their spouses nor families and (2) determine how these tools facilitate their adjustment to their new environment. Emphasis is placed on this particular group of respondents primarily due to the dearth of research conducted on female expatriate nurses. METHOD We conducted a preliminary study using semi-structured interviews with sixteen (16) Malaysian female expatriate nurses working in SA to obtain a broader understanding of their experiences with cross-cultural adaptation and their use of social media tools to connect with their families and friends in their home country. RESULTS This study uncovers numerous social media communication tools being used by female expatriate nurses to help curb their loneliness and lessen the culture shock of living and working in a foreign country. Continuous engagement with these tools helps Malaysian female expatriate nurses maintain their emotional stability, thereby enabling them to remain mentally strong and ultimately prolonging their stay in SA. CONCLUSIONS This study's outcomes contribute significantly to the knowledge of the government, various organizations, and aspiring female expatriate nurses in the healthcare industry because the results can assist female expatriate nurses during the adjustment period, enabling them to work efficiently and successfully in the host country.

Transcending Cultural Frontiers, 2020

This conceptual study explores the prerequisite to develop cultural sensitivity among Malaysian f... more This conceptual study explores the prerequisite to develop cultural sensitivity among Malaysian female RegisteredNurses (RN) residmg in Saudi Arabia who aim to become knowledge workers in the healthcare sectors.Key questiom examined are: How do female RN knowledge workers acculturate themselves in a new environment and acquire cultural sensitivity? What adjustment processes were involved? In this study, we introduce a conceptual framework to explain hs adjustment process and develop propositiom to explain how female RN as knowledge workers adjust to a new environment where there is a large cultural distance between their home culture (Malaysia) and the host culture (Saudi Arabia).Using cultural adjustment theory we propose three classes of antecedents: indwidual, contextual and organizational.

Current Psychology

The purpose of this exploratory study is to understand the nature and multidimensional challenges... more The purpose of this exploratory study is to understand the nature and multidimensional challenges of cross-cultural adjustment as experienced by female Malaysian self-initiated expatriates (SIE) working as registered nurses (RNs) in Saudi Arabia. In-depth interviews with twenty-two Malaysian SIE RNs provided rich data on their adjustment experiences. The resulting data were subjected to a qualitative content analysis using Black, Mendenhall, and Oddou's (Black et al., 1991) cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) model. The results show that the nurses faced several challenges. Five themes emerged: learning to speak Arabic, adapting to a confrontational communication style, facing new work practices, dealing with homesickness and loneliness, and adjusting to new gender norms at work and in public. This study contributes to our understanding of expatriate adjustment by providing new interpretations of the cultural challenges faced by female SIEs and the nature of their adjustment process...

This case examines the impact of the internal and external environment on enterprise business spe... more This case examines the impact of the internal and external environment on enterprise business specifically on spa and beauty business. Financial, human and technical constraints appeared to be a major setback for these companies to grow and expand. Ineffective joint venture and lack of effective marketing plan further worsen the company’s earnings as the losses occurred due to poor resources management and limited sources of earning which is mainly from spa service and sales commission.The aim of the case is to emphasis on issues faced by the spa and beauty business specifically registered under enterprise status.

Primary objective of this paper is to study the relationships between Big Five Personality Traits... more Primary objective of this paper is to study the relationships between Big Five Personality Traits and Locus of Control on Entrepreneurial Intentions among students of Universiti Malaysia Perlis’s (UniMAP’s) School of Business Innovation and Technopreneurship. The unit of analysis identified for this study comprises second and final year undergraduate students currently enrolled in UniMAP. This university is chosen due to the courses it offered that suited the study objective and the students selected in this study are deemed as being the most probable to have chosen the correct career choice before enrolment and that they are more certain with their future career planning paths. This will provide a more reliable outcome towards the questionnaires developed in this study. This paper uses the Big Five Personality Traits, where factors such as Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism and Locus of Control, are adapted to investigate and examin...