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Research paper thumbnail of The Adherence of Malay Traders to Halal Laws in Muallim District, Perak

International journal of academic research in public policy and governance, May 26, 2019

Halal is a critical issue in society due to the rise of awareness and significant alertness among... more Halal is a critical issue in society due to the rise of awareness and significant alertness among consumers in getting halal food resources. Therefore, the concept of halalan toyyiban is used as a benchmark to determine the halal status of food products especially for Muslims. This study was aimed to examine the levels of adherence of Malay traders to halal laws which was focused on the Muallim district of Perak. Using a combined method, this study that involved 40 Malay traders, focused on the traders' knowledge regarding the halal concept and halal laws. The hygiene and safety practices among Malay traders when handling food were also examined. Information and views from Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), Tanjong Malim District Council (MDTM), Muallim District Health Office and Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Tapah, were taken into consideration as the main terms of reference in this study. The findings showed that 80% of the respondents had high levels of adherence while the remaining 20% of respondents had moderately high levels of adherence. In the aspect of theme, nine out of 11 themes had high levels of knowledge and only two themes obtained moderately high levels. This means that the levels of adherence of the Malay traders to halal laws in Muallim, Perak were high. However, improvements still need to be done to increase the adherence of Malay traders to halal laws.

Research paper thumbnail of Penggunaan Puisi Klasik (pantun) Dalam Bahasa Melayu

Kesedaran pengkaji tentang masalah yang timbul semasa pengajaran puisi dalam unsur sastera telah ... more Kesedaran pengkaji tentang masalah yang timbul semasa pengajaran puisi dalam unsur sastera telah mendorong pengkaji membuat kajian ilmiah berkenaan pengajaran puisi klasik (pantun) dalam komponen wajib kesusasteraan Melayu dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu (KOMSAS) yang telah mula diperkenalkan pada bulan Mac 1999. Pengkaji telah memilih untuk menjalankan kajian ke atas pelajar tingkatan empat yang merupakan tapak permulaan kepada pengajaran KOMSAS. Kajian ini melibatkan dua puluh lima orang pelajar dan guru yang mengajar mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu tingkatan empat di Sekolah Menengah Ayer Lanas, Jeli Kelantan. Kajian ini juga merupakan satu kajian yang berbentuk tinjauan terhadap penggunaan bahan sastera berupa puisi klasik (pantun) dalam meningkatkan penguasaan pelajar dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Melayu serta melihat bagaimanakah pelaksanaan pengajaran bahasa Melayu di kalangan guru yang menggunakan puisi klasik sebagai bahan pengajaran. Kajian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan kaedah soal selidik, ujian penguasaan bahasa, temu bual dan juga pemerhatian.

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah, Malaysia

Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Aug 30, 2013

Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good p... more Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children's overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parenting style in terms of amount of time they spend for their children and as the outcome the behaviors they receive from their children. Furthermore, the in-depth interviews findings showed that majority of working women are satisfied to follow an effective parenting style by contributing their intellectual and financial resources to their children education, nutrition and intellectual development.

Research paper thumbnail of Partikel Pemerian Dalam Novel Panas Salju : Suatu Analisis Makna

Kajian ini ialah kajian tentang analisis kekerapan dan makna penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ... more Kajian ini ialah kajian tentang analisis kekerapan dan makna penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ayat. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk meninjau penggunaan kata pemeri iaitu dalam novel Panas Salju serta aspek makna kata pemerian tersebut. Novel Panas Salju adalah sebuah buku novel komponen sastera dalam bahasa Melayu Tingkatan Tiga. Tumpuan analisis ialah kekerapan penggunaa kata pemeri , dan serta penganalisisan makna yang menggunakan benefaktif, lokatif, eksprientif, kausatif dan instrumentatif. Untuk tujuan ini, satu senarai semak terhadap penggunaan kata pemeri telah dibentuk untuk dijadikan instrumen kajian. Hasil daripada kajian yang telah dijalankan, didapati secara keseluruhannya aspek penggunaan kata pemeri berdasarkan novel Panas Salju agak sedikit iaitu hanya sebanyak 24 ayat sahaja berbanding dengan penggunaan kata yang lain. Jelasnya penggunaan kata pemeri lebih menonjol iaitu sebanyak 12 kali (50%). Ini disebabkan penggunaan kata tersebut mempunyai aturan penggunaannya yang tertentu dalam binaan ayat. Berikutnya merujuk kepada makna penggunaan kata pemeri , dan merupakan>, penggunaan yang membawa makna instrumentatif banyak digunakan dalam binaan ayat, yakni yang membawa pengertian alat atau benda iaitu sebanyak 8 kali (33.3%). Oleh sebab itu, hasil daripada kajian yang dilakukan menunjukkan penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ayat perlu dirujuk pada aturannya, begitu juga dengan aspek makna yang banyak bergantung pada mesej atau maksud yang hendak disampaikan dalam sesebuah binaan ayat.

Research paper thumbnail of Kesalahan Penggunaan Bahasa Melayu Dalam Iklan-iklan Di Surat Khabar (mingguan Malaysia)

Kajian ini merupakan satu analisis tentang kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam iklan-iklan d... more Kajian ini merupakan satu analisis tentang kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam iklan-iklan di surat khabar ‘Mingguan Malaysia’. Dengan andaian terdapat beberapa kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam akhbar tersebut yang boleh menimbulkan kekeliruan kepada pembaca serta boleh mempengaruhi penggunaan dan pemantapan bahasa Melayu. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk melihat dan menganalisis data mengenai kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu yang terdapat dalam akhbar yang dikaji. Seterusnya, tumpuan analisis ini juga untuk mengenal pasti serta mencari kekerapan kesalahan-kesalahan bahasa tersebut dari aspek ejaan, pengimbuhan dan juga pengaruh bahasa Inggeris. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah perpustakaan dan analisis kandungan. Sebanyak 13 naskhah akhbar dipilih sebagai sampel kajian terbitan bulan Oktober hingga bulan Disember 2002. Pengkaji menggunakan kaedah senarai semak untuk melihat perbezaan kesalahan bahasa yang terdapat dalam sampel kajian bagi memnentukan sama ada wujud perbezaan yang signifikan di antara kesalahan-kesalahan bahasa dari tempoh tersebut. Hasil kajian yang dijalankan menunjukkan bahawa terdapat 273 jumlah kesalahan bahasa yang dilakukan oleh penulis dalam iklan-iklan yang dipaparkan melalui akhbar yang dikaji. Daripada jumlah tersebut, sebanyak 130 kesalahan ejaan yang dapat dikesan oleh pengkaji iaitu bersamaan 47.6% dan jumlah ini merupakan kesalahan yang tertinggi berbanding kesalahan bahasa daripada pengaruh bahasa Inggeris iaitu sebanyak 111 kesalahan ataupun bersamaan dengan 40.7 peratus. Seterusnya, kesalahan bahasa dari segi pengimbuhan pula mencatatkan jumlah kesalahan yang paling sedikit iaitu hanya sebanyak 32 kesalahan sahaja.

Research paper thumbnail of Tabiat Membaca Di Kalangan Masyarakat

Kajian ini berusaha untuk meninjau dan mengukur tahap minat membaca di kalangan masyarakat. Kaeda... more Kajian ini berusaha untuk meninjau dan mengukur tahap minat membaca di kalangan masyarakat. Kaedah yang dipilih adalah kaedah tinjauan yang berbentuk deskriptif. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada mahasiswa tahun tiga, semester enam yang masuk melalui saluran PKPG Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Alat kajian yang digunakan ialah soal selidik. Data yang diperolehi daripada kajian dianalisis dan dihuraikan dalam bentuk naratif. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap minat membaca di kalangan pelajar universiti amnya dan pelajar program Matematik semester enam saluran PKPG berada pada tahap yang rendah. Secara purata, responden membaca sebuah buku dan majalah serta lima naskah akhbar dalam tempoh sebulan. Responden lebih gemar membaca majalah berunsur sains dan teknologi. Melalui kajian ini dapat diketahui bahawa rsponden membaca untuk mengisi masa lapang dan memilih bahan bacaan bahasa Melayu sebagai pilihan utama. Data juga menunjukkan responden membelanjakan lima peratus daripada pendapatan untuk membeli bahan bacaan. Manakala bahan bacaan yang telah dibeli akan disimpan sebagai bahan rujukan. Namun begitu, kajian ini mendapati sudah timbul minat membaca dalam diri responden walaupun berada pada tahap yang rendah.

Research paper thumbnail of Pengaruh Dialek Kelantan Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu Di Kalangan Pelajar Tingkatan Empat: Satu Tinjauan

Latihan ilmiah ini ialah satu kajian tentang pengaruh Dialek Kelantan di kalangan pelajar dalam p... more Latihan ilmiah ini ialah satu kajian tentang pengaruh Dialek Kelantan di kalangan pelajar dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajan lisan Bahasa Melayu di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah Satu, Tanah Merah Kelantan. Latihan ilmiah ini mengadungi lima bab. Bab I merupakan bab pendahuluan yang menerangkan latar belakang Dialek Kelantan, pernyataan masalah, objektif kajian, kepentingan kajian , pembatasan kajian dan definisi operasional. Bab II ialah tinjauan terhadap kajian-kajian yang berkaitan dengan kajian ini dan ulasan pengkaji terhadap kajian-kajian tersebut. Bab III menerangkan kaedah dan prosedur penyelidikan serta formula untuk penganalisisan data. Bab IV merupakan hasil kajian dan perbincangan . Perbincangan dalam bab ini ditumpukan kepada dapatan-dapatan yang diperoleh, iaitu yang berkenaan dengan guru , pelajar, pengaruh dialek dan faktor yang mempengaruhi penggunaan dialek. Bab V merupakan bab akhir latihan ilmiah ini yang menghuraikan kesimpulan dan cadangan. Dalam bab ini secara ringkasnya, guru dan masyarakat sekitar masih menggunakan bahasa campuran, iaitu campuran Bahasa Melayu Baku dan Dialek Kelantan apabila berinteraksi dengan pelajar-pelajar. Dengan itu faktor-faktor tersebut mempengaruhi pelajar-pelajar menggunakan Dialek Kelantan apabila berkomunikasi baik di dalam situasi formal di dalam bilik darjah mahupun di dalam situasi yang tidak formal seperti di luar bilik darjah.

Research paper thumbnail of Gangsterism among Indian Youth in Penang

International journal of academic research in progressive education and development, Jun 16, 2020

The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Yout... more The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Youth at Butterworth, Penang. According to the statistic issued by Police Headquaters of Penang shows that a total of 20 cases recorded in 2014 increased to 29 cases in 2018, an increment of 68.97%. Moreover, as of May 2019, 21 cases have been recorded (Police Headquaters of Penang, 2019). Therefore, this study enlightens on gangsterism that took place among the Indians youth in Butterworth, Penang. The objectives of this study are to know the types of gangsterism, analyse the main reasons on why Indians youth joining in gangsterism and suggest the suitable approaches on the ways to overcome gangsterism problem among the Indian youth in Butterworth. A qualitative method was chosen by the researcher whereby interviews took place to answer structured questions regarding gangsterism issues. Hence, the researcher carried out interview sessions with eight respondents consisting of three gangsters, a lawyer, a police, a school counsellor, a chairperson of Taman Puyu Neighourbood and a former prisoner's dad. Transcriptions are done once the interviewee's results are obtained and the discussion begun. Delphi technique was applied to get an agreement on experts' opinion. The overall analysis reveals that due to parents' failure in controlling their kids leads to Indian youths involve in gangsterism. Hence, it is crystal clear that the role of parents and authorities are crucial to overcome this gangsterism issues among the Indian youths at Butterworth, Penang.

Research paper thumbnail of Sources of political information among young women in Perak

This article examines trends in the preference for political information sources among young wome... more This article examines trends in the preference for political information sources among young women in Perak. Media is one main sources for political information. Based on the growing number of youths from 10.8 million in 2005 (41 % of Malaysia's population) to 13.4 million in 2010, the influence of youth in determining change can be significant. In Perak youth accounted for about 37 % of the total voters in the 2013 general elections. This study seeks to identify the preference of media sources for political information among young women in Perak. The analysis will also determine the confidence level of political information source and issues that are important to them. Survey method is used and data will be processed thought a quantitative approach. A sample size of 450 young women were randomly selected. The results show that mainstream media played an important role as the main source of political information among the young women in Perak as compared to alternative medias. T...

Research paper thumbnail of Pola sokongan pengundi muda sebelum Pilihan Raya Umum ke 14 di Malaysia (Malaysian’s young voter selection pattern before Malaysian 14 General Election)

Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Feb 27, 2020

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pa... more Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pada Pilihan raya Umum ke 14. Sebanyak lima domain utama iaitu pihak yang disokong, kriteria pemilihan, ciri-ciri calon, dasar parti dan isu semasa telah dipilih untuk melihat pola pemilihan ini. Kajian ini menggunapakai data primer yang diperoleh dari 47,116 responden daripada 98 Parlimen yang dipilih secara rawak sistematik serta data sekunder yang diperolehi dari buku, jurnal serta keratan akhbar. Analisis data primer melibatkan analisis frekuensi, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai untuk meneliti profil responden dan tahap. Manakala analisis cross tab digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara beberapa pemboleh ubah kajian, manakala data sekunder pula dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen. Berdasarkan analisis diadapati bahawa wujud kecederungan orang muda terhadap domain-domain tertentu berdasarkan latarbelakang pendidikan, umur, jantina serta lokasi kawasan. Kesimpulannya, penemuan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa golongan muda memiliki perspektif yang tersendiri dalam pemilihan calon pilihanraya. Bagi mendapatkan sokongan dari orang muda, kriteria-kriteria yang telah dibincangkan tadi mestilah seiring dengan jiwa orang muda.

Research paper thumbnail of Pola sokongan pengundi muda sebelum Pilihan Raya Umum ke 14 di Malaysia (Malaysian’s young voter selection pattern before Malaysian 14 General Election)

Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Feb 27, 2020

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pa... more Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pada Pilihan raya Umum ke 14. Sebanyak lima domain utama iaitu pihak yang disokong, kriteria pemilihan, ciri-ciri calon, dasar parti dan isu semasa telah dipilih untuk melihat pola pemilihan ini. Kajian ini menggunapakai data primer yang diperoleh dari 47,116 responden daripada 98 Parlimen yang dipilih secara rawak sistematik serta data sekunder yang diperolehi dari buku, jurnal serta keratan akhbar. Analisis data primer melibatkan analisis frekuensi, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai untuk meneliti profil responden dan tahap. Manakala analisis cross tab digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara beberapa pemboleh ubah kajian, manakala data sekunder pula dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen. Berdasarkan analisis diadapati bahawa wujud kecederungan orang muda terhadap domain-domain tertentu berdasarkan latarbelakang pendidikan, umur, jantina serta lokasi kawasan. Kesimpulannya, penemuan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa golongan muda memiliki perspektif yang tersendiri dalam pemilihan calon pilihanraya. Bagi mendapatkan sokongan dari orang muda, kriteria-kriteria yang telah dibincangkan tadi mestilah seiring dengan jiwa orang muda.

Research paper thumbnail of Asian Online Journals (www.ajouronline.com) 136 Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah

— Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good... more — Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children’s overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parentin...

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah, Malaysia

Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good p... more Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children’s overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parentin...

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Governance: Internationalization Management of Distinctive Higher Education Towards The World Class University

Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE), 2021

The purpose of this study is to describe the management of the internationalization process of hi... more The purpose of this study is to describe the management of the internationalization process of higher education in the form of self-governance, strategic plans (vision, mission, and objectives), institutional management, curriculum and learning processes, and quality assurance. The research applied a qualitative approach. The scope of the research is limited to the policy/ legal framework for managing the internationalization of higher education at three Islamic universities in Yogyakarta, comprising the State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, the Islamic University of Indonesia, and the Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta. The data collection was conducted through the techniques of; (1) participant observation, (2) in-depth interviews, and (3) document study. The data analyses used are (1) on-site data analysis and (2) cross-site data analysis. The results of the study showed that the process of self-governance towards higher education institutions with internation...

Research paper thumbnail of Tahap kesejahteraan penduduk di pinggiran wilayah metropolitan: Kajian kes koridor utara negeri Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 2020

Kesejahteraan hidup adalah keadaan seseorang individu atau kumpulan. Ia boleh diukur dengan menye... more Kesejahteraan hidup adalah keadaan seseorang individu atau kumpulan. Ia boleh diukur dengan menyelidik keadaan sosioekonomi penduduk/kumpulan tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan mengenalpasti tahap bagi kesejahteraan hidup penduduk di kawasan Koridor Utara Selangor, Wilayah Metropolitan Lanjutan (WML) Lembah Klang-Langat. Kajian melibatkan 400 orang responden melibatkan ketua isi rumah sahaja yang menetap di sekitar kawasan pinggiran Koridor Utara Selangor bagi WML Lembah Klang-Langat. Pemilihan responden adalah dengan menggunakan kaedah pensampelan rawak mudah. Instrumen soal selidik berskala Likert 1 hingga 5 digunakan sebagai instrumen kajian. Berdasarkan indeks kesejahteraan hidup, pelbagai angkubah yang telah disenaraikan secara menyeluruh melibatkan kesejahteraan hidup namun dalam kajian ini pengkaji menggunakan empat pemboleh ubah iaitu perumahan, pengangkutan, sosioekonomi dan guna tanah. Pemboleh ubah perumahan terdiri daripada tiga sub pemboleh ubah iaitu pemilihan kawasan, keselamatan dan kemudahan. Manakala pemboleh ubah pengangkutan mempunyai dua sub pemboleh ubah iaitu pengangkutan awam dan perhubungan pengangkutan. Diikuti dengan sub pemboleh ubah sosioekonomi iaitu sosial dan ekonomi. Seterusnya bagi guna tanah, sub pemboleh ubah terdiri daripada jenis aktiviti dan pemilikan harta. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap kebolehpercayaan soal selidik boleh diterima dengan nilai alfa Cronbach setiap pemboleh ubah adalah lebih besar daripada 0.8. Tahap bagi pengangkutan dan sosioekonomi berada pada tahap tinggi manakalah perumahan dan guna tanah berada pada tahap sederhana. Dapatan ini membuktikan bahawa tahap sesetengah kesejahteraan masyarakat berada pada tahap tinggi dan sederhana disebabkan perebakan yang berlaku. Ini bermakna manusia akan melakukan pelbagai penyesuaian terhadap persekitaran supaya persekitaran yang wujud selari dengan naluri manusia.

Research paper thumbnail of An Assessment of Gender Norms among Students Towards Equality in Higher Education

IAMURE International Journal of Education, 2015

The purpose of this paper is to assess gender norms among students towards equality in higher edu... more The purpose of this paper is to assess gender norms among students towards equality in higher education in Malaysia. The study was conducted in two higher learning institutions such as International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Malaysia. A total of 300 students (77 males & 223 females) were selected as the respondents using purposive sampling method. A survey research design was employed in this study. Questionnaires were completed in a supervised setting by the research protocol. The first objective of this study was to assess student’s attitudes towards equality at higher education institutions. Results revealed that despite the majority of the respondents showed favorable attitudes towards equality; less favorable attitude towards gender equality was noted with respect on religious leadership and boys’ priority over girls in education. The study examined whether there is any difference between male and female student’s attitu...

Research paper thumbnail of The Adherence of Malay Traders to Halal Laws in Muallim District, Perak

International Journal of Academic Research in Public Policy and Governance, May 26, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Belia Generasi Kedua Felda (G2F): Kedudukan dan Isu Sosioekonomi

This study is conducted to analyse the development of socioeconomic of the second generation of F... more This study is conducted to analyse the development of socioeconomic of the second generation of FELDA’s youths (G2F) at Felda Raja Alias (FRA). This study examines the socioeconomic position and issues of the G2F youths in FRA and determinant factors of the G2F economic status. The main methodologies use in this study are qualitative method and it is also supported with quantitative data which involved a sample of 100 people. The findings show that the economic status of the G2F is at a moderate level and the form of economy is inclined towards earning-based income. The issues that often stressed among the G2F youths are education, property, income, savings and the development of infrastructures.

Research paper thumbnail of Gangsterism among Indian Youth in Penang

The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Yout... more The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Youth at Butterworth, Penang. According to the statistic issued by Police Headquaters of Penang shows that a total of 20 cases recorded in 2014 increased to 29 cases in 2018, an increment of 68.97%. Moreover, as of May 2019, 21 cases have been recorded (Police Headquaters of Penang, 2019). Therefore, this study enlightens on gangsterism that took place among the Indians youth in Butterworth, Penang. The objectives of this study are to know the types of gangsterism, analyse the main reasons on why Indians youth joining in gangsterism and suggest the suitable approaches on the ways to overcome gangsterism problem among the Indian youth in Butterworth. A qualitative method was chosen by the researcher whereby interviews took place to answer structured questions regarding gangsterism issues. Hence, the researcher carried out interview sessions with eight respondents consisting of three gangsters...

Research paper thumbnail of Multiculturalism in Higher Education: Idealism, Challenges and Opportunities in Malaysian Region Context

Malaysia’s unique cultural kaleidoscope is the result of many centuries of contact and influence ... more Malaysia’s unique cultural kaleidoscope is the result of many centuries of contact and influence of many and varied civilisations, which have gone into making each ethnic group especially distinct, yet interactive. The 1957 independence is indeed a vital proclamation for Malaysia as the pluralism and multiculturalism are accepted and recognised wholly and officially. Multiculturalism and education are inextricably intertwined, especially at the tertiary level. At this crucial juncture, the understanding and awareness of multiculturalism are prioritised to maintain the stability of higher education. In this paper, we will discuss the idea of multiculturalism in Malaysia by focusing on the development of higher education in illustrating the opportunities provided by higher education. Nonetheless, no matter how many initiatives or efforts have been put forward to tackle the issue of multiculturalism in the Malaysian context, even in any plural countries in this world, there has been co...

Research paper thumbnail of The Adherence of Malay Traders to Halal Laws in Muallim District, Perak

International journal of academic research in public policy and governance, May 26, 2019

Halal is a critical issue in society due to the rise of awareness and significant alertness among... more Halal is a critical issue in society due to the rise of awareness and significant alertness among consumers in getting halal food resources. Therefore, the concept of halalan toyyiban is used as a benchmark to determine the halal status of food products especially for Muslims. This study was aimed to examine the levels of adherence of Malay traders to halal laws which was focused on the Muallim district of Perak. Using a combined method, this study that involved 40 Malay traders, focused on the traders' knowledge regarding the halal concept and halal laws. The hygiene and safety practices among Malay traders when handling food were also examined. Information and views from Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), Tanjong Malim District Council (MDTM), Muallim District Health Office and Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Tapah, were taken into consideration as the main terms of reference in this study. The findings showed that 80% of the respondents had high levels of adherence while the remaining 20% of respondents had moderately high levels of adherence. In the aspect of theme, nine out of 11 themes had high levels of knowledge and only two themes obtained moderately high levels. This means that the levels of adherence of the Malay traders to halal laws in Muallim, Perak were high. However, improvements still need to be done to increase the adherence of Malay traders to halal laws.

Research paper thumbnail of Penggunaan Puisi Klasik (pantun) Dalam Bahasa Melayu

Kesedaran pengkaji tentang masalah yang timbul semasa pengajaran puisi dalam unsur sastera telah ... more Kesedaran pengkaji tentang masalah yang timbul semasa pengajaran puisi dalam unsur sastera telah mendorong pengkaji membuat kajian ilmiah berkenaan pengajaran puisi klasik (pantun) dalam komponen wajib kesusasteraan Melayu dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu (KOMSAS) yang telah mula diperkenalkan pada bulan Mac 1999. Pengkaji telah memilih untuk menjalankan kajian ke atas pelajar tingkatan empat yang merupakan tapak permulaan kepada pengajaran KOMSAS. Kajian ini melibatkan dua puluh lima orang pelajar dan guru yang mengajar mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu tingkatan empat di Sekolah Menengah Ayer Lanas, Jeli Kelantan. Kajian ini juga merupakan satu kajian yang berbentuk tinjauan terhadap penggunaan bahan sastera berupa puisi klasik (pantun) dalam meningkatkan penguasaan pelajar dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Melayu serta melihat bagaimanakah pelaksanaan pengajaran bahasa Melayu di kalangan guru yang menggunakan puisi klasik sebagai bahan pengajaran. Kajian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan kaedah soal selidik, ujian penguasaan bahasa, temu bual dan juga pemerhatian.

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah, Malaysia

Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Aug 30, 2013

Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good p... more Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children's overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parenting style in terms of amount of time they spend for their children and as the outcome the behaviors they receive from their children. Furthermore, the in-depth interviews findings showed that majority of working women are satisfied to follow an effective parenting style by contributing their intellectual and financial resources to their children education, nutrition and intellectual development.

Research paper thumbnail of Partikel Pemerian Dalam Novel Panas Salju : Suatu Analisis Makna

Kajian ini ialah kajian tentang analisis kekerapan dan makna penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ... more Kajian ini ialah kajian tentang analisis kekerapan dan makna penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ayat. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk meninjau penggunaan kata pemeri iaitu dalam novel Panas Salju serta aspek makna kata pemerian tersebut. Novel Panas Salju adalah sebuah buku novel komponen sastera dalam bahasa Melayu Tingkatan Tiga. Tumpuan analisis ialah kekerapan penggunaa kata pemeri , dan serta penganalisisan makna yang menggunakan benefaktif, lokatif, eksprientif, kausatif dan instrumentatif. Untuk tujuan ini, satu senarai semak terhadap penggunaan kata pemeri telah dibentuk untuk dijadikan instrumen kajian. Hasil daripada kajian yang telah dijalankan, didapati secara keseluruhannya aspek penggunaan kata pemeri berdasarkan novel Panas Salju agak sedikit iaitu hanya sebanyak 24 ayat sahaja berbanding dengan penggunaan kata yang lain. Jelasnya penggunaan kata pemeri lebih menonjol iaitu sebanyak 12 kali (50%). Ini disebabkan penggunaan kata tersebut mempunyai aturan penggunaannya yang tertentu dalam binaan ayat. Berikutnya merujuk kepada makna penggunaan kata pemeri , dan merupakan>, penggunaan yang membawa makna instrumentatif banyak digunakan dalam binaan ayat, yakni yang membawa pengertian alat atau benda iaitu sebanyak 8 kali (33.3%). Oleh sebab itu, hasil daripada kajian yang dilakukan menunjukkan penggunaan kata pemeri dalam binaan ayat perlu dirujuk pada aturannya, begitu juga dengan aspek makna yang banyak bergantung pada mesej atau maksud yang hendak disampaikan dalam sesebuah binaan ayat.

Research paper thumbnail of Kesalahan Penggunaan Bahasa Melayu Dalam Iklan-iklan Di Surat Khabar (mingguan Malaysia)

Kajian ini merupakan satu analisis tentang kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam iklan-iklan d... more Kajian ini merupakan satu analisis tentang kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam iklan-iklan di surat khabar ‘Mingguan Malaysia’. Dengan andaian terdapat beberapa kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu dalam akhbar tersebut yang boleh menimbulkan kekeliruan kepada pembaca serta boleh mempengaruhi penggunaan dan pemantapan bahasa Melayu. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk melihat dan menganalisis data mengenai kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Melayu yang terdapat dalam akhbar yang dikaji. Seterusnya, tumpuan analisis ini juga untuk mengenal pasti serta mencari kekerapan kesalahan-kesalahan bahasa tersebut dari aspek ejaan, pengimbuhan dan juga pengaruh bahasa Inggeris. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah perpustakaan dan analisis kandungan. Sebanyak 13 naskhah akhbar dipilih sebagai sampel kajian terbitan bulan Oktober hingga bulan Disember 2002. Pengkaji menggunakan kaedah senarai semak untuk melihat perbezaan kesalahan bahasa yang terdapat dalam sampel kajian bagi memnentukan sama ada wujud perbezaan yang signifikan di antara kesalahan-kesalahan bahasa dari tempoh tersebut. Hasil kajian yang dijalankan menunjukkan bahawa terdapat 273 jumlah kesalahan bahasa yang dilakukan oleh penulis dalam iklan-iklan yang dipaparkan melalui akhbar yang dikaji. Daripada jumlah tersebut, sebanyak 130 kesalahan ejaan yang dapat dikesan oleh pengkaji iaitu bersamaan 47.6% dan jumlah ini merupakan kesalahan yang tertinggi berbanding kesalahan bahasa daripada pengaruh bahasa Inggeris iaitu sebanyak 111 kesalahan ataupun bersamaan dengan 40.7 peratus. Seterusnya, kesalahan bahasa dari segi pengimbuhan pula mencatatkan jumlah kesalahan yang paling sedikit iaitu hanya sebanyak 32 kesalahan sahaja.

Research paper thumbnail of Tabiat Membaca Di Kalangan Masyarakat

Kajian ini berusaha untuk meninjau dan mengukur tahap minat membaca di kalangan masyarakat. Kaeda... more Kajian ini berusaha untuk meninjau dan mengukur tahap minat membaca di kalangan masyarakat. Kaedah yang dipilih adalah kaedah tinjauan yang berbentuk deskriptif. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada mahasiswa tahun tiga, semester enam yang masuk melalui saluran PKPG Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Alat kajian yang digunakan ialah soal selidik. Data yang diperolehi daripada kajian dianalisis dan dihuraikan dalam bentuk naratif. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap minat membaca di kalangan pelajar universiti amnya dan pelajar program Matematik semester enam saluran PKPG berada pada tahap yang rendah. Secara purata, responden membaca sebuah buku dan majalah serta lima naskah akhbar dalam tempoh sebulan. Responden lebih gemar membaca majalah berunsur sains dan teknologi. Melalui kajian ini dapat diketahui bahawa rsponden membaca untuk mengisi masa lapang dan memilih bahan bacaan bahasa Melayu sebagai pilihan utama. Data juga menunjukkan responden membelanjakan lima peratus daripada pendapatan untuk membeli bahan bacaan. Manakala bahan bacaan yang telah dibeli akan disimpan sebagai bahan rujukan. Namun begitu, kajian ini mendapati sudah timbul minat membaca dalam diri responden walaupun berada pada tahap yang rendah.

Research paper thumbnail of Pengaruh Dialek Kelantan Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu Di Kalangan Pelajar Tingkatan Empat: Satu Tinjauan

Latihan ilmiah ini ialah satu kajian tentang pengaruh Dialek Kelantan di kalangan pelajar dalam p... more Latihan ilmiah ini ialah satu kajian tentang pengaruh Dialek Kelantan di kalangan pelajar dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajan lisan Bahasa Melayu di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah Satu, Tanah Merah Kelantan. Latihan ilmiah ini mengadungi lima bab. Bab I merupakan bab pendahuluan yang menerangkan latar belakang Dialek Kelantan, pernyataan masalah, objektif kajian, kepentingan kajian , pembatasan kajian dan definisi operasional. Bab II ialah tinjauan terhadap kajian-kajian yang berkaitan dengan kajian ini dan ulasan pengkaji terhadap kajian-kajian tersebut. Bab III menerangkan kaedah dan prosedur penyelidikan serta formula untuk penganalisisan data. Bab IV merupakan hasil kajian dan perbincangan . Perbincangan dalam bab ini ditumpukan kepada dapatan-dapatan yang diperoleh, iaitu yang berkenaan dengan guru , pelajar, pengaruh dialek dan faktor yang mempengaruhi penggunaan dialek. Bab V merupakan bab akhir latihan ilmiah ini yang menghuraikan kesimpulan dan cadangan. Dalam bab ini secara ringkasnya, guru dan masyarakat sekitar masih menggunakan bahasa campuran, iaitu campuran Bahasa Melayu Baku dan Dialek Kelantan apabila berinteraksi dengan pelajar-pelajar. Dengan itu faktor-faktor tersebut mempengaruhi pelajar-pelajar menggunakan Dialek Kelantan apabila berkomunikasi baik di dalam situasi formal di dalam bilik darjah mahupun di dalam situasi yang tidak formal seperti di luar bilik darjah.

Research paper thumbnail of Gangsterism among Indian Youth in Penang

International journal of academic research in progressive education and development, Jun 16, 2020

The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Yout... more The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Youth at Butterworth, Penang. According to the statistic issued by Police Headquaters of Penang shows that a total of 20 cases recorded in 2014 increased to 29 cases in 2018, an increment of 68.97%. Moreover, as of May 2019, 21 cases have been recorded (Police Headquaters of Penang, 2019). Therefore, this study enlightens on gangsterism that took place among the Indians youth in Butterworth, Penang. The objectives of this study are to know the types of gangsterism, analyse the main reasons on why Indians youth joining in gangsterism and suggest the suitable approaches on the ways to overcome gangsterism problem among the Indian youth in Butterworth. A qualitative method was chosen by the researcher whereby interviews took place to answer structured questions regarding gangsterism issues. Hence, the researcher carried out interview sessions with eight respondents consisting of three gangsters, a lawyer, a police, a school counsellor, a chairperson of Taman Puyu Neighourbood and a former prisoner's dad. Transcriptions are done once the interviewee's results are obtained and the discussion begun. Delphi technique was applied to get an agreement on experts' opinion. The overall analysis reveals that due to parents' failure in controlling their kids leads to Indian youths involve in gangsterism. Hence, it is crystal clear that the role of parents and authorities are crucial to overcome this gangsterism issues among the Indian youths at Butterworth, Penang.

Research paper thumbnail of Sources of political information among young women in Perak

This article examines trends in the preference for political information sources among young wome... more This article examines trends in the preference for political information sources among young women in Perak. Media is one main sources for political information. Based on the growing number of youths from 10.8 million in 2005 (41 % of Malaysia's population) to 13.4 million in 2010, the influence of youth in determining change can be significant. In Perak youth accounted for about 37 % of the total voters in the 2013 general elections. This study seeks to identify the preference of media sources for political information among young women in Perak. The analysis will also determine the confidence level of political information source and issues that are important to them. Survey method is used and data will be processed thought a quantitative approach. A sample size of 450 young women were randomly selected. The results show that mainstream media played an important role as the main source of political information among the young women in Perak as compared to alternative medias. T...

Research paper thumbnail of Pola sokongan pengundi muda sebelum Pilihan Raya Umum ke 14 di Malaysia (Malaysian’s young voter selection pattern before Malaysian 14 General Election)

Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Feb 27, 2020

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pa... more Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pada Pilihan raya Umum ke 14. Sebanyak lima domain utama iaitu pihak yang disokong, kriteria pemilihan, ciri-ciri calon, dasar parti dan isu semasa telah dipilih untuk melihat pola pemilihan ini. Kajian ini menggunapakai data primer yang diperoleh dari 47,116 responden daripada 98 Parlimen yang dipilih secara rawak sistematik serta data sekunder yang diperolehi dari buku, jurnal serta keratan akhbar. Analisis data primer melibatkan analisis frekuensi, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai untuk meneliti profil responden dan tahap. Manakala analisis cross tab digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara beberapa pemboleh ubah kajian, manakala data sekunder pula dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen. Berdasarkan analisis diadapati bahawa wujud kecederungan orang muda terhadap domain-domain tertentu berdasarkan latarbelakang pendidikan, umur, jantina serta lokasi kawasan. Kesimpulannya, penemuan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa golongan muda memiliki perspektif yang tersendiri dalam pemilihan calon pilihanraya. Bagi mendapatkan sokongan dari orang muda, kriteria-kriteria yang telah dibincangkan tadi mestilah seiring dengan jiwa orang muda.

Research paper thumbnail of Pola sokongan pengundi muda sebelum Pilihan Raya Umum ke 14 di Malaysia (Malaysian’s young voter selection pattern before Malaysian 14 General Election)

Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Feb 27, 2020

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pa... more Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pola pengundian dalam kalangan orang muda di Malaysia pada Pilihan raya Umum ke 14. Sebanyak lima domain utama iaitu pihak yang disokong, kriteria pemilihan, ciri-ciri calon, dasar parti dan isu semasa telah dipilih untuk melihat pola pemilihan ini. Kajian ini menggunapakai data primer yang diperoleh dari 47,116 responden daripada 98 Parlimen yang dipilih secara rawak sistematik serta data sekunder yang diperolehi dari buku, jurnal serta keratan akhbar. Analisis data primer melibatkan analisis frekuensi, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai untuk meneliti profil responden dan tahap. Manakala analisis cross tab digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara beberapa pemboleh ubah kajian, manakala data sekunder pula dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis dokumen. Berdasarkan analisis diadapati bahawa wujud kecederungan orang muda terhadap domain-domain tertentu berdasarkan latarbelakang pendidikan, umur, jantina serta lokasi kawasan. Kesimpulannya, penemuan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa golongan muda memiliki perspektif yang tersendiri dalam pemilihan calon pilihanraya. Bagi mendapatkan sokongan dari orang muda, kriteria-kriteria yang telah dibincangkan tadi mestilah seiring dengan jiwa orang muda.

Research paper thumbnail of Asian Online Journals (www.ajouronline.com) 136 Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah

— Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good... more — Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children’s overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parentin...

Research paper thumbnail of Parenting Styles and Satisfaction among Working Women in Kedah, Malaysia

Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good p... more Currently, parenting style has been considered as an important issue for the discussion as good parenting style would positively impact on children’s overall development. The study explores parenting styles and parenting satisfaction among working women in their families. The study was conducted ten villages in Kedah one of the state of Malaysia. Participants consist of working women who have children under 15 years old. A total of one hundred working women were selected as the respondents for this study using purposive sampling method. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. Parenting style and satisfaction among working women were measured using seventeen statements. The results revealed that most of working mother follows permissive parenting styles who build warm relationship with children, responsive to children needs and low in control towards their children. The results also showed that most of working mothers are satisfied with their parentin...

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Governance: Internationalization Management of Distinctive Higher Education Towards The World Class University

Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE), 2021

The purpose of this study is to describe the management of the internationalization process of hi... more The purpose of this study is to describe the management of the internationalization process of higher education in the form of self-governance, strategic plans (vision, mission, and objectives), institutional management, curriculum and learning processes, and quality assurance. The research applied a qualitative approach. The scope of the research is limited to the policy/ legal framework for managing the internationalization of higher education at three Islamic universities in Yogyakarta, comprising the State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, the Islamic University of Indonesia, and the Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta. The data collection was conducted through the techniques of; (1) participant observation, (2) in-depth interviews, and (3) document study. The data analyses used are (1) on-site data analysis and (2) cross-site data analysis. The results of the study showed that the process of self-governance towards higher education institutions with internation...

Research paper thumbnail of Tahap kesejahteraan penduduk di pinggiran wilayah metropolitan: Kajian kes koridor utara negeri Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 2020

Kesejahteraan hidup adalah keadaan seseorang individu atau kumpulan. Ia boleh diukur dengan menye... more Kesejahteraan hidup adalah keadaan seseorang individu atau kumpulan. Ia boleh diukur dengan menyelidik keadaan sosioekonomi penduduk/kumpulan tersebut. Artikel ini bertujuan mengenalpasti tahap bagi kesejahteraan hidup penduduk di kawasan Koridor Utara Selangor, Wilayah Metropolitan Lanjutan (WML) Lembah Klang-Langat. Kajian melibatkan 400 orang responden melibatkan ketua isi rumah sahaja yang menetap di sekitar kawasan pinggiran Koridor Utara Selangor bagi WML Lembah Klang-Langat. Pemilihan responden adalah dengan menggunakan kaedah pensampelan rawak mudah. Instrumen soal selidik berskala Likert 1 hingga 5 digunakan sebagai instrumen kajian. Berdasarkan indeks kesejahteraan hidup, pelbagai angkubah yang telah disenaraikan secara menyeluruh melibatkan kesejahteraan hidup namun dalam kajian ini pengkaji menggunakan empat pemboleh ubah iaitu perumahan, pengangkutan, sosioekonomi dan guna tanah. Pemboleh ubah perumahan terdiri daripada tiga sub pemboleh ubah iaitu pemilihan kawasan, keselamatan dan kemudahan. Manakala pemboleh ubah pengangkutan mempunyai dua sub pemboleh ubah iaitu pengangkutan awam dan perhubungan pengangkutan. Diikuti dengan sub pemboleh ubah sosioekonomi iaitu sosial dan ekonomi. Seterusnya bagi guna tanah, sub pemboleh ubah terdiri daripada jenis aktiviti dan pemilikan harta. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap kebolehpercayaan soal selidik boleh diterima dengan nilai alfa Cronbach setiap pemboleh ubah adalah lebih besar daripada 0.8. Tahap bagi pengangkutan dan sosioekonomi berada pada tahap tinggi manakalah perumahan dan guna tanah berada pada tahap sederhana. Dapatan ini membuktikan bahawa tahap sesetengah kesejahteraan masyarakat berada pada tahap tinggi dan sederhana disebabkan perebakan yang berlaku. Ini bermakna manusia akan melakukan pelbagai penyesuaian terhadap persekitaran supaya persekitaran yang wujud selari dengan naluri manusia.

Research paper thumbnail of An Assessment of Gender Norms among Students Towards Equality in Higher Education

IAMURE International Journal of Education, 2015

The purpose of this paper is to assess gender norms among students towards equality in higher edu... more The purpose of this paper is to assess gender norms among students towards equality in higher education in Malaysia. The study was conducted in two higher learning institutions such as International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Malaysia. A total of 300 students (77 males & 223 females) were selected as the respondents using purposive sampling method. A survey research design was employed in this study. Questionnaires were completed in a supervised setting by the research protocol. The first objective of this study was to assess student’s attitudes towards equality at higher education institutions. Results revealed that despite the majority of the respondents showed favorable attitudes towards equality; less favorable attitude towards gender equality was noted with respect on religious leadership and boys’ priority over girls in education. The study examined whether there is any difference between male and female student’s attitu...

Research paper thumbnail of The Adherence of Malay Traders to Halal Laws in Muallim District, Perak

International Journal of Academic Research in Public Policy and Governance, May 26, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Belia Generasi Kedua Felda (G2F): Kedudukan dan Isu Sosioekonomi

This study is conducted to analyse the development of socioeconomic of the second generation of F... more This study is conducted to analyse the development of socioeconomic of the second generation of FELDA’s youths (G2F) at Felda Raja Alias (FRA). This study examines the socioeconomic position and issues of the G2F youths in FRA and determinant factors of the G2F economic status. The main methodologies use in this study are qualitative method and it is also supported with quantitative data which involved a sample of 100 people. The findings show that the economic status of the G2F is at a moderate level and the form of economy is inclined towards earning-based income. The issues that often stressed among the G2F youths are education, property, income, savings and the development of infrastructures.

Research paper thumbnail of Gangsterism among Indian Youth in Penang

The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Yout... more The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Youth at Butterworth, Penang. According to the statistic issued by Police Headquaters of Penang shows that a total of 20 cases recorded in 2014 increased to 29 cases in 2018, an increment of 68.97%. Moreover, as of May 2019, 21 cases have been recorded (Police Headquaters of Penang, 2019). Therefore, this study enlightens on gangsterism that took place among the Indians youth in Butterworth, Penang. The objectives of this study are to know the types of gangsterism, analyse the main reasons on why Indians youth joining in gangsterism and suggest the suitable approaches on the ways to overcome gangsterism problem among the Indian youth in Butterworth. A qualitative method was chosen by the researcher whereby interviews took place to answer structured questions regarding gangsterism issues. Hence, the researcher carried out interview sessions with eight respondents consisting of three gangsters...

Research paper thumbnail of Multiculturalism in Higher Education: Idealism, Challenges and Opportunities in Malaysian Region Context

Malaysia’s unique cultural kaleidoscope is the result of many centuries of contact and influence ... more Malaysia’s unique cultural kaleidoscope is the result of many centuries of contact and influence of many and varied civilisations, which have gone into making each ethnic group especially distinct, yet interactive. The 1957 independence is indeed a vital proclamation for Malaysia as the pluralism and multiculturalism are accepted and recognised wholly and officially. Multiculturalism and education are inextricably intertwined, especially at the tertiary level. At this crucial juncture, the understanding and awareness of multiculturalism are prioritised to maintain the stability of higher education. In this paper, we will discuss the idea of multiculturalism in Malaysia by focusing on the development of higher education in illustrating the opportunities provided by higher education. Nonetheless, no matter how many initiatives or efforts have been put forward to tackle the issue of multiculturalism in the Malaysian context, even in any plural countries in this world, there has been co...