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Akademika, Oct 28, 2022
The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far... more The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far behind compared to the government’s target of 8% by 2020. This paper aims to identify challenges associated with implementing sources of separation of food waste, turning waste into compost, and proposing relevant actions using island-based hotels on Langkawi Island as a case study. This study adopted the mixed-method approach. The researcher distributed sets of questionnaire surveys to 42 hoteliers, followed by observation and interviews with 23 hoteliers. This study identified the lack of space, existing facilities, expertise, funding, adequate knowledge and support from the hotel management affected the activities separation and composting of food waste at their hotel. The study also suggested five key actions for achieving sustainable food waste management for the hotel sector in Langkawi via separate and compost food waste strategies. Those actions are (1) monitor by establishing a unique team of the hotel staff; (2) cooperation with the contractor of taking waste hotel; (3) systematic waste collection with fixed schedule; (4) waste audit and waste mapping; and (5) adequate infrastructure. This study provides information and guidelines to help hoteliers reduce food waste, save hotel operation costs, and maintain the hotel’s focus on environmentally friendly practices. Keywords: Composting food waste; food waste; hotel sector; island; separating waste
Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Ge... more Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia is an initiative carried out by LESTARI, UKM under the UNESCO framework of "Science Harnessed for ASEAN Regional Policy (SHARP)” with Malaysian Fund In Trust (MFIT) financial assistance. Sustainability science as a new emerging field can be a tool to solve a complex environmental anthropogenic issue by promoting an integrated approach of various disciplines, multi scale and across stakeholder. It is a problem driven and solution oriented approach in creating a sustainable society requires the problem solving skills. Thus the establishment of sustainability science demo site in Langkawi Geopark involved integration of the sustainability science concepts into natural resource management frameworks and processes for supporting opportunities for more sustainable and resilient future. This initiative is linked with Education, Ecotourism, Geopark and Local Stakeholders and focused on applying sustainability science principles to strengthen policy, legal and institutional frameworks through collaborative linkages, learning alliances and targeted interventions for capacity building in Langkawi Geopark. The objective of this initiative is to develop the whole Langkawi Geopark as a demonstration site on water and environmental sustainability education linked with ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, where the functions of stakeholders, ecotourism and ecohydrology is integrated. It is an appropriate initiative because the components of water resources and environment are distributed throughout the Langkawi Geopark and the resources in this island have access and impact on local community. Thus, this approach is suitable in promoting sustainability science as a platform to responds to the future needs in dealing with water and environmental sustainability related issues in Langkawi. Local stakeholders workshop and interview sessions has been conducted with some local government agencies, local authorities, private entities, NGOs and local community. Field data collection and survey on water and environmental quality state condition in Langkawi were also conducted through water sampling and questionnaires distribution to local stakeholders and community in Langkawi. A five (5) ways feasibility framework has been developed and applied in order to demonstrate the sustainability science approach in Langkawi Geopark through multi stakeholders participatory process conducted during the study. The establishment of sustainability science demonstration site in Langkawi managed to illustrate the sustainability science based solutions to solve related issues on water and environmental sustainability in Langkawi Geopark and identified how environmental sustainability best practices can support sustainable development policies at local, national and regional levels.
Elsevier eBooks, 2021
Abstract The peatland swamp forests (PSFs) represent a unique wetland ecosystem of distinctive hy... more Abstract The peatland swamp forests (PSFs) represent a unique wetland ecosystem of distinctive hydrology, home to unique and rare habitats and species, and globally significant stores of soil carbon. Although Malaysia has significant amount of global PSF, a huge area has been converted mainly to agriculture, oil palm, and infrastructure development. The destruction of PSFs not only affects the environment but also affects the communities living in and around the PSFs, who rely on PSF ecosystem services for their livelihoods. To conserve PSFs and to sustain their ecological and socioeconomic functions, the Selangor State Forestry Department in collaboration with Global Environment Center (GEC, an NGO), local communities and other stakeholders recently introduced decentralized forest governance aiming at community-based restoration of PSF and uplifting local development. However, the understandings of decentralization approach in peatland forest governance and their outcomes are very little. Hence, this article reviews the state of decentralized peatland forest governance and its outcomes in terms of PSF conservation and local development through an extensive survey of available relevant literature. The study confirms that the forestry department delegated limited authority to the GEC for PSF restoration and stakeholders’ engagement. The GEC built social capital in the form of local associations and networks with corporate agencies, government and international bodies, and environmental enthusiasts. The regular participation of multistakeholders in reforestation activities and locals’ involvement in awareness and motivational events created a conducive environment for sustainable PSF conservation. Even though local people participate in rehabilitation activities, they have no real participation on program decision-making. Community development activities are also very limited. So sustainability of this collaboration remains a major challenge. The review concludes by noting that to make decentralized peatland forest governance effective and sustainable a strong forestry department-community-NGO partnership is needed; more socioeconomic activities and an institutional framework are of utmost importance.
Community Development, Mar 17, 2022
Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Sep 19, 2017
Satu kajian perbandingan berkaitan status modal insan telah dijalankan dalam usaha menanggani isu... more Satu kajian perbandingan berkaitan status modal insan telah dijalankan dalam usaha menanggani isu kemudahterancaman dan pertambahan penduduk yang perlahan dalam kalangan suku Che Wong dan Jahut di Pahang. Maklumat kajian diperolehi melalui penggunaan soalselidik berstruktur, temubual separa berstruktur, dan teknik pemerhatian di lapangan. Beradaptasikan kerangka model kelestarian hidup UK's Department for International Development (1999), kajian bergerak di atas premis bahawa kelestarian hidup sesuatu kelompok sosial adalah tertakluk kepada penguasaan mereka ke atas lima jenis modal iaitu modal fizikal, sosial, kewangan, semulajadi dan modal manusia (insan). Bagaimanapun, tulisan ini memberi tumpuan ke atas penguasaan modal insan sebagai sesuatu yang kritikal dalam menjamin kelangsungan hidup sesuatu kelompok sosial. Penguasaan modal insan yang baik menjadikan penduduknya lebih berdaya tahan dalam menghadapi segala macam perubahan dan cabaran hidup. Sebaliknya, pemilikan modal insan berkualiti rendah mendedahkan mereka kepada keadaan mudah terancam, kurang berdaya saing dan ketinggalan dalam pelbagai peluang pembangunan ekonomi dan sosial. Analisis ke atas status modal insan dalam tulisan ini dibahagi kepada empat jenis aset. Dari aspek aset demografi, suku Che Wong didapati menghadapi tekanan dalam bentuk risiko kematian yang lebih tinggi, peluang berkahwin yang terhad dan lewat, masalah perkahwinan bawah umur yang tinggi, serta amalan merancang keluarga yang meluas. Kesemua keadaan ini dilihat tidak banyak membantu ke arah peningkatan jumlah penduduk Che Wong berbanding Jahut. Dari segi aset pendidikan dan kemahiran, suku Che Wong didapati kurang kelayakan akademik dan kebolehan literasi, serta pendedahan kepada latihan kemahiran, lantas mereka sering terhalang daripada menikmati peluang-peluang bekerjaya yang lebih baik berbanding suku Jahut. Dari segi status aset kesihatan, bentuk ancaman kesihatan yang dilalui suku Che Wong lebih condong kepada masalah kecacatan fizikal atau mental dan ketidakcukupan makan. Sementara bagi suku Jahut pula, pemasalahan kesihatan yang dihadapi lebih banyak dipengaruhi oleh perubahan gaya hidup, lantas mendedahkan mereka kepada pelbagai penyakit kronik seperti mana biasa dialami masyarakat luar. Berkaitan status aset pekerjaan, masalah pengangguran dan ketiadaan jaminan kerja adalah lebih tinggi dalam kalangan suku Che Wong berbanding Jahut. Akhirnya, analisis komposit pula membuktikan kekurangan dalam penguasaan suku Che Wong terutama ke atas dua jenis aset iaitu aset pendidikan dan aset kemahiran pekerjaan telah meletakkan mereka dalam kedudukan lebih mudah terancam berbanding suku Jahut.
Land Use Policy, Nov 1, 2022
International Journal of Geotourism Science and Development
This study provides the current practices, utilising qualitative data among tourism stakeholders ... more This study provides the current practices, utilising qualitative data among tourism stakeholders on Muslim Friendly Geotourism (MFGT) in Langkawi UGGp. MFGT has grown as a valuable tourism sector in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Langkawi UGGp has a Malay culture, and the majority of the local communities are Muslim. Previous study shows the tourism business has long been part of the so-called ‘unfriendly to Muslim’ faith-based needs. However, the issues were limited of ap-proach related to MFGT concept among tourism stakeholders. Consequently, MFT solves this predicament, allowing more Mus-lims to participate in geotourism activities without having any issues performing their faith. Besides, findings shows the potential and challenges of MFGT to be implemented in Langkawi UGGp. All tourism stakeholders are positive in their responses and aware on the importance of implementation MFGT for Langkawi UGGp economic development, protection of the environment and participation of l...
Akademika
The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far... more The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far behind compared to the government’s target of 8% by 2020. This paper aims to identify challenges associated with implementing sources of separation of food waste, turning waste into compost, and proposing relevant actions using island-based hotels on Langkawi Island as a case study. This study adopted the mixed-method approach. The researcher distributed sets of questionnaire surveys to 42 hoteliers, followed by observation and interviews with 23 hoteliers. This study identified the lack of space, existing facilities, expertise, funding, adequate knowledge and support from the hotel management affected the activities separation and composting of food waste at their hotel. The study also suggested five key actions for achieving sustainable food waste management for the hotel sector in Langkawi via separate and compost food waste strategies. Those actions are (1) monitor by establishing a...
Global Warming of 1.5°C
Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global g... more Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V.
Academic Inspired Network, 2020
This paper seeks to examine the level of vulnerability in economic activity and livelihood of a r... more This paper seeks to examine the level of vulnerability in economic activity and livelihood of a rural community in Penyabung sub-district, Mersing, Johor. In this study, the sustainable livelihood framework has been used as a guide. In line with this research framework, the sustainability of community livelihoodis subjected to what extent they are in control of the following assets (capital): physical capital, social capital, financial capital, human capital and natural capital. Otherdeterminants ofthecommunity levels of vulnerability and sustainability include external forces such as environmental stress, shock and trends resultingfromhuman action, environmentalchangeandgovernmentpolicy. The final sectionof this paperdiscussesvarious strategiesundertaken at local andinstitutionslevelinorder to successfullyimprovethe livelihood of the rural community.
PSN: Other Domestic Development Strategies (Topic), 2018
Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Ge... more Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia is an initiative carried out by LESTARI, UKM under the UNESCO framework of "Science Harnessed for ASEAN Regional Policy (SHARP)” with Malaysian Fund In Trust (MFIT) financial assistance. Sustainability science as a new emerging field can be a tool to solve a complex environmental anthropogenic issue by promoting an integrated approach of various disciplines, multi scale and across stakeholder. It is a problem driven and solution oriented approach in creating a sustainable society requires the problem solving skills. Thus the establishment of sustainability science demo site in Langkawi Geopark involved integration of the sustainability science concepts into natural resource management frameworks and processes for supporting opportunities for more sustainable and resilient future. This initiative is linked with Education, Ecotourism, Geopark and Local Stakeholders and...
SAGE Open, 2014
Community development emphasizes the utilization of community resources, also known as community ... more Community development emphasizes the utilization of community resources, also known as community capitals. However, it is often difficult for the community to access these resources; this difficulty retards development. Such is the predicament faced by the Orang Kuala, for whom coastal changes have resulted in greater difficulty in accessing their community resources. Nor is that the only threat that they face. For affirmation of these threats, this article lists two objectives, that is, to identify the accessibility of marine resources and to explain the types of threats faced by the Orang Kuala. To achieve these objectives, a study was conducted involving 51 household heads and 5 Orang Kuala informants, all of whom are residents of Sungai Layau village in Johor, Malaysia. This study uses a mixed-method approach, the concurrent embedded design, and also interview-based questionnaires and in-depth interviews simultaneously. For the first objective, the results show that the Orang Kuala can still attain community resources in the form of marine products. However, the Orang Kuala faced three types of threats: trends, shocks, and seasonal changes. The most significant threat to the Orang Kuala is the trend, that is, cost of living and social problems. These threats can reduce their chances of acquiring benefits from these community resources. This condition is called “vulnerability of community capitals.” The objective of this article is to put forth proposals on how to increase the capacity of community resources for the Orang Kuala so that their community can attain sustainable development. This proposal is based on the reality that the threats facing the Orang Kuala are at a critical level and that they are ready to accept changes.
Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia (Malaysian Journal of Education), 2014
Keselamatan di makmal Sains sekolah harus diberi perhatian memandangkan pembelajaran masa kini me... more Keselamatan di makmal Sains sekolah harus diberi perhatian memandangkan pembelajaran masa kini menggalakkan pelajar terlibat aktif, iaitu dengan menjalankan sendiri penyiasatan melalui eksperimen tertentu. Sehubungan itu, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) telah menyediakan garis panduan Pengurusan dan Keselamatan Makmal Sains Sekolah (PKMSS) serta menerapkan elemen-elemen keselamatan makmal di dalam buku teks dan buku amali berteraskan Sains. Akan tetapi, dokumen-dokumen ini tidak menyediakan satu pendekatan keselamatan makmal yang komprehensif dan mudah diingati oleh para pelajar. Maka dengan menganalisis dokumen-dokumen tersebut, kajian ini membangunkan satu pendekatan yang menyediakan tatacara yang teratur merangkumi komponen-komponen penting keselamatan makmal, supaya ia lebih komprehensif dan mudah diingati, khususnya untuk pelajar sekolah. Asas pembangunan pendekatan keselamatan makmal ini adalah berdasarkan kepada pendekatan 3R (reduce, reuse dan recycle). Pendekatan keselamatan makmal yang dibangunkan dalam kajian ini dikenali sebagai 5P (Prosedur Kerja, Peralatan Keselamatan, Pengendalian Eksperimen, Pembuangan Sisa Bahan Kimia dan Pelan Tindakan Kecemasan). Diharapkan pendekatan 5P ini dapat diterapkan oleh pihak berkepentingan pada masa depan, dan seterusnya membantu meningkatkan tahap keselamatan makmal Sains sekolah di Malaysia.
Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia, 2018
Science education emphasises on obtaining knowledge, in which includes hands-on knowledge involvi... more Science education emphasises on obtaining knowledge, in which includes hands-on knowledge involving experiments conducted in laboratories. However, since experiments require interactions between students, substances, and equipment, laboratories that can pose great risks to users. In this regards, the Ministry of Education Malaysia has taken proactive approach to enhance laboratory safety via School Science Laboratory Management and Safety guidebook, textbooks, and science-based practical workbooks that are used throughout secondary schools in Malaysia. It is challenging to ascertain students' awareness on laboratory safety throughout Malaysia, hence this study selected 8 secondary schools located in Pahang as case study to determine students' awareness on laboratory safety. A questionnaire was developed by focusing on five components, namely work procedure, safety equipment, handling experiments, chemical waste management, and emergency response plan, and then the questionnaire was completed by 558 science stream students from schools located at urban and rural areas. The results of this study indicate that the overall level of students' awareness on laboratory safety is at medium-high level, and this has shown that the existing measures in secondary school to enhance awareness of laboratory safety is adequate. Nevertheless, there are still room for improvement to further enhance students' awareness on laboratory safety in Malaysia.
Lead Authors: Marco Bindi (Italy), Sally Brown (UK), Ines Camilloni (Argentina), Arona Diedhiou (... more Lead Authors: Marco Bindi (Italy), Sally Brown (UK), Ines Camilloni (Argentina), Arona Diedhiou (Ivory Coast/Senegal), Riyanti Djalante (Japan/Indonesia), Kristie L. Ebi (USA), Francois Engelbrecht (South Africa), Joel Guiot (France), Yasuaki Hijioka (Japan), Shagun Mehrotra (USA/India), Antony Payne (UK), Sonia I. Seneviratne (Switzerland), Adelle Thomas (Bahamas), Rachel Warren (UK), Guangsheng Zhou (China)
Asian People Journal (APJ), Apr 28, 2022
The environmental change has a significant impact on the vulnerable indigenous community, who are... more The environmental change has a significant impact on the vulnerable indigenous community, who are dependent on natural resources for survival. The rapid transformation in Peninsular Malaysia has brought significant changes in the biophysical environment where Orang Asli are particularly affected. The Jahai in Belum-Temengor, one of the 18 indigenous communities in Peninsular Malaysia called Orang Asli, has a history of seclusion and marginalization due to the alteration in their biophysical environment. The objective of this study is to identify the impact of dam construction on the Jahai in RPS Air Banun. This research was carried out from 2014 to 2015 in RPS Air Banun, Gerik, Perak, involving a total of 48 respondents from six villages and 8 key informants. The methods employed are questionnaires, interviews with key informants and observation. Secondary data from the Department of Forestry, Peninsular Malaysia were analyzed to identified the affected area due to the dam construction in Belum-Temengor. The finding shows that the degradation in socioeconomic status of the Jahai from RPS Air Banun is closely related to the biophysical changes due to the dam construction in the area. The integration process of the community into the mainstream economic system under resettlement program has created series of social problems. Therefore, proactive efforts from related stakeholders and bodies to strengthen their socioeconomic condition are critical to improve their living condition.
Akademika, Oct 28, 2022
The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far... more The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far behind compared to the government’s target of 8% by 2020. This paper aims to identify challenges associated with implementing sources of separation of food waste, turning waste into compost, and proposing relevant actions using island-based hotels on Langkawi Island as a case study. This study adopted the mixed-method approach. The researcher distributed sets of questionnaire surveys to 42 hoteliers, followed by observation and interviews with 23 hoteliers. This study identified the lack of space, existing facilities, expertise, funding, adequate knowledge and support from the hotel management affected the activities separation and composting of food waste at their hotel. The study also suggested five key actions for achieving sustainable food waste management for the hotel sector in Langkawi via separate and compost food waste strategies. Those actions are (1) monitor by establishing a unique team of the hotel staff; (2) cooperation with the contractor of taking waste hotel; (3) systematic waste collection with fixed schedule; (4) waste audit and waste mapping; and (5) adequate infrastructure. This study provides information and guidelines to help hoteliers reduce food waste, save hotel operation costs, and maintain the hotel’s focus on environmentally friendly practices. Keywords: Composting food waste; food waste; hotel sector; island; separating waste
Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Ge... more Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia is an initiative carried out by LESTARI, UKM under the UNESCO framework of "Science Harnessed for ASEAN Regional Policy (SHARP)” with Malaysian Fund In Trust (MFIT) financial assistance. Sustainability science as a new emerging field can be a tool to solve a complex environmental anthropogenic issue by promoting an integrated approach of various disciplines, multi scale and across stakeholder. It is a problem driven and solution oriented approach in creating a sustainable society requires the problem solving skills. Thus the establishment of sustainability science demo site in Langkawi Geopark involved integration of the sustainability science concepts into natural resource management frameworks and processes for supporting opportunities for more sustainable and resilient future. This initiative is linked with Education, Ecotourism, Geopark and Local Stakeholders and focused on applying sustainability science principles to strengthen policy, legal and institutional frameworks through collaborative linkages, learning alliances and targeted interventions for capacity building in Langkawi Geopark. The objective of this initiative is to develop the whole Langkawi Geopark as a demonstration site on water and environmental sustainability education linked with ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, where the functions of stakeholders, ecotourism and ecohydrology is integrated. It is an appropriate initiative because the components of water resources and environment are distributed throughout the Langkawi Geopark and the resources in this island have access and impact on local community. Thus, this approach is suitable in promoting sustainability science as a platform to responds to the future needs in dealing with water and environmental sustainability related issues in Langkawi. Local stakeholders workshop and interview sessions has been conducted with some local government agencies, local authorities, private entities, NGOs and local community. Field data collection and survey on water and environmental quality state condition in Langkawi were also conducted through water sampling and questionnaires distribution to local stakeholders and community in Langkawi. A five (5) ways feasibility framework has been developed and applied in order to demonstrate the sustainability science approach in Langkawi Geopark through multi stakeholders participatory process conducted during the study. The establishment of sustainability science demonstration site in Langkawi managed to illustrate the sustainability science based solutions to solve related issues on water and environmental sustainability in Langkawi Geopark and identified how environmental sustainability best practices can support sustainable development policies at local, national and regional levels.
Elsevier eBooks, 2021
Abstract The peatland swamp forests (PSFs) represent a unique wetland ecosystem of distinctive hy... more Abstract The peatland swamp forests (PSFs) represent a unique wetland ecosystem of distinctive hydrology, home to unique and rare habitats and species, and globally significant stores of soil carbon. Although Malaysia has significant amount of global PSF, a huge area has been converted mainly to agriculture, oil palm, and infrastructure development. The destruction of PSFs not only affects the environment but also affects the communities living in and around the PSFs, who rely on PSF ecosystem services for their livelihoods. To conserve PSFs and to sustain their ecological and socioeconomic functions, the Selangor State Forestry Department in collaboration with Global Environment Center (GEC, an NGO), local communities and other stakeholders recently introduced decentralized forest governance aiming at community-based restoration of PSF and uplifting local development. However, the understandings of decentralization approach in peatland forest governance and their outcomes are very little. Hence, this article reviews the state of decentralized peatland forest governance and its outcomes in terms of PSF conservation and local development through an extensive survey of available relevant literature. The study confirms that the forestry department delegated limited authority to the GEC for PSF restoration and stakeholders’ engagement. The GEC built social capital in the form of local associations and networks with corporate agencies, government and international bodies, and environmental enthusiasts. The regular participation of multistakeholders in reforestation activities and locals’ involvement in awareness and motivational events created a conducive environment for sustainable PSF conservation. Even though local people participate in rehabilitation activities, they have no real participation on program decision-making. Community development activities are also very limited. So sustainability of this collaboration remains a major challenge. The review concludes by noting that to make decentralized peatland forest governance effective and sustainable a strong forestry department-community-NGO partnership is needed; more socioeconomic activities and an institutional framework are of utmost importance.
Community Development, Mar 17, 2022
Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, Sep 19, 2017
Satu kajian perbandingan berkaitan status modal insan telah dijalankan dalam usaha menanggani isu... more Satu kajian perbandingan berkaitan status modal insan telah dijalankan dalam usaha menanggani isu kemudahterancaman dan pertambahan penduduk yang perlahan dalam kalangan suku Che Wong dan Jahut di Pahang. Maklumat kajian diperolehi melalui penggunaan soalselidik berstruktur, temubual separa berstruktur, dan teknik pemerhatian di lapangan. Beradaptasikan kerangka model kelestarian hidup UK's Department for International Development (1999), kajian bergerak di atas premis bahawa kelestarian hidup sesuatu kelompok sosial adalah tertakluk kepada penguasaan mereka ke atas lima jenis modal iaitu modal fizikal, sosial, kewangan, semulajadi dan modal manusia (insan). Bagaimanapun, tulisan ini memberi tumpuan ke atas penguasaan modal insan sebagai sesuatu yang kritikal dalam menjamin kelangsungan hidup sesuatu kelompok sosial. Penguasaan modal insan yang baik menjadikan penduduknya lebih berdaya tahan dalam menghadapi segala macam perubahan dan cabaran hidup. Sebaliknya, pemilikan modal insan berkualiti rendah mendedahkan mereka kepada keadaan mudah terancam, kurang berdaya saing dan ketinggalan dalam pelbagai peluang pembangunan ekonomi dan sosial. Analisis ke atas status modal insan dalam tulisan ini dibahagi kepada empat jenis aset. Dari aspek aset demografi, suku Che Wong didapati menghadapi tekanan dalam bentuk risiko kematian yang lebih tinggi, peluang berkahwin yang terhad dan lewat, masalah perkahwinan bawah umur yang tinggi, serta amalan merancang keluarga yang meluas. Kesemua keadaan ini dilihat tidak banyak membantu ke arah peningkatan jumlah penduduk Che Wong berbanding Jahut. Dari segi aset pendidikan dan kemahiran, suku Che Wong didapati kurang kelayakan akademik dan kebolehan literasi, serta pendedahan kepada latihan kemahiran, lantas mereka sering terhalang daripada menikmati peluang-peluang bekerjaya yang lebih baik berbanding suku Jahut. Dari segi status aset kesihatan, bentuk ancaman kesihatan yang dilalui suku Che Wong lebih condong kepada masalah kecacatan fizikal atau mental dan ketidakcukupan makan. Sementara bagi suku Jahut pula, pemasalahan kesihatan yang dihadapi lebih banyak dipengaruhi oleh perubahan gaya hidup, lantas mendedahkan mereka kepada pelbagai penyakit kronik seperti mana biasa dialami masyarakat luar. Berkaitan status aset pekerjaan, masalah pengangguran dan ketiadaan jaminan kerja adalah lebih tinggi dalam kalangan suku Che Wong berbanding Jahut. Akhirnya, analisis komposit pula membuktikan kekurangan dalam penguasaan suku Che Wong terutama ke atas dua jenis aset iaitu aset pendidikan dan aset kemahiran pekerjaan telah meletakkan mereka dalam kedudukan lebih mudah terancam berbanding suku Jahut.
Land Use Policy, Nov 1, 2022
International Journal of Geotourism Science and Development
This study provides the current practices, utilising qualitative data among tourism stakeholders ... more This study provides the current practices, utilising qualitative data among tourism stakeholders on Muslim Friendly Geotourism (MFGT) in Langkawi UGGp. MFGT has grown as a valuable tourism sector in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Langkawi UGGp has a Malay culture, and the majority of the local communities are Muslim. Previous study shows the tourism business has long been part of the so-called ‘unfriendly to Muslim’ faith-based needs. However, the issues were limited of ap-proach related to MFGT concept among tourism stakeholders. Consequently, MFT solves this predicament, allowing more Mus-lims to participate in geotourism activities without having any issues performing their faith. Besides, findings shows the potential and challenges of MFGT to be implemented in Langkawi UGGp. All tourism stakeholders are positive in their responses and aware on the importance of implementation MFGT for Langkawi UGGp economic development, protection of the environment and participation of l...
Akademika
The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far... more The practice of turning food waste into compost among hoteliers in Malaysian islands is still far behind compared to the government’s target of 8% by 2020. This paper aims to identify challenges associated with implementing sources of separation of food waste, turning waste into compost, and proposing relevant actions using island-based hotels on Langkawi Island as a case study. This study adopted the mixed-method approach. The researcher distributed sets of questionnaire surveys to 42 hoteliers, followed by observation and interviews with 23 hoteliers. This study identified the lack of space, existing facilities, expertise, funding, adequate knowledge and support from the hotel management affected the activities separation and composting of food waste at their hotel. The study also suggested five key actions for achieving sustainable food waste management for the hotel sector in Langkawi via separate and compost food waste strategies. Those actions are (1) monitor by establishing a...
Global Warming of 1.5°C
Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global g... more Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V.
Academic Inspired Network, 2020
This paper seeks to examine the level of vulnerability in economic activity and livelihood of a r... more This paper seeks to examine the level of vulnerability in economic activity and livelihood of a rural community in Penyabung sub-district, Mersing, Johor. In this study, the sustainable livelihood framework has been used as a guide. In line with this research framework, the sustainability of community livelihoodis subjected to what extent they are in control of the following assets (capital): physical capital, social capital, financial capital, human capital and natural capital. Otherdeterminants ofthecommunity levels of vulnerability and sustainability include external forces such as environmental stress, shock and trends resultingfromhuman action, environmentalchangeandgovernmentpolicy. The final sectionof this paperdiscussesvarious strategiesundertaken at local andinstitutionslevelinorder to successfullyimprovethe livelihood of the rural community.
PSN: Other Domestic Development Strategies (Topic), 2018
Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Ge... more Project on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education linked with Ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia is an initiative carried out by LESTARI, UKM under the UNESCO framework of "Science Harnessed for ASEAN Regional Policy (SHARP)” with Malaysian Fund In Trust (MFIT) financial assistance. Sustainability science as a new emerging field can be a tool to solve a complex environmental anthropogenic issue by promoting an integrated approach of various disciplines, multi scale and across stakeholder. It is a problem driven and solution oriented approach in creating a sustainable society requires the problem solving skills. Thus the establishment of sustainability science demo site in Langkawi Geopark involved integration of the sustainability science concepts into natural resource management frameworks and processes for supporting opportunities for more sustainable and resilient future. This initiative is linked with Education, Ecotourism, Geopark and Local Stakeholders and...
SAGE Open, 2014
Community development emphasizes the utilization of community resources, also known as community ... more Community development emphasizes the utilization of community resources, also known as community capitals. However, it is often difficult for the community to access these resources; this difficulty retards development. Such is the predicament faced by the Orang Kuala, for whom coastal changes have resulted in greater difficulty in accessing their community resources. Nor is that the only threat that they face. For affirmation of these threats, this article lists two objectives, that is, to identify the accessibility of marine resources and to explain the types of threats faced by the Orang Kuala. To achieve these objectives, a study was conducted involving 51 household heads and 5 Orang Kuala informants, all of whom are residents of Sungai Layau village in Johor, Malaysia. This study uses a mixed-method approach, the concurrent embedded design, and also interview-based questionnaires and in-depth interviews simultaneously. For the first objective, the results show that the Orang Kuala can still attain community resources in the form of marine products. However, the Orang Kuala faced three types of threats: trends, shocks, and seasonal changes. The most significant threat to the Orang Kuala is the trend, that is, cost of living and social problems. These threats can reduce their chances of acquiring benefits from these community resources. This condition is called “vulnerability of community capitals.” The objective of this article is to put forth proposals on how to increase the capacity of community resources for the Orang Kuala so that their community can attain sustainable development. This proposal is based on the reality that the threats facing the Orang Kuala are at a critical level and that they are ready to accept changes.
Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia (Malaysian Journal of Education), 2014
Keselamatan di makmal Sains sekolah harus diberi perhatian memandangkan pembelajaran masa kini me... more Keselamatan di makmal Sains sekolah harus diberi perhatian memandangkan pembelajaran masa kini menggalakkan pelajar terlibat aktif, iaitu dengan menjalankan sendiri penyiasatan melalui eksperimen tertentu. Sehubungan itu, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) telah menyediakan garis panduan Pengurusan dan Keselamatan Makmal Sains Sekolah (PKMSS) serta menerapkan elemen-elemen keselamatan makmal di dalam buku teks dan buku amali berteraskan Sains. Akan tetapi, dokumen-dokumen ini tidak menyediakan satu pendekatan keselamatan makmal yang komprehensif dan mudah diingati oleh para pelajar. Maka dengan menganalisis dokumen-dokumen tersebut, kajian ini membangunkan satu pendekatan yang menyediakan tatacara yang teratur merangkumi komponen-komponen penting keselamatan makmal, supaya ia lebih komprehensif dan mudah diingati, khususnya untuk pelajar sekolah. Asas pembangunan pendekatan keselamatan makmal ini adalah berdasarkan kepada pendekatan 3R (reduce, reuse dan recycle). Pendekatan keselamatan makmal yang dibangunkan dalam kajian ini dikenali sebagai 5P (Prosedur Kerja, Peralatan Keselamatan, Pengendalian Eksperimen, Pembuangan Sisa Bahan Kimia dan Pelan Tindakan Kecemasan). Diharapkan pendekatan 5P ini dapat diterapkan oleh pihak berkepentingan pada masa depan, dan seterusnya membantu meningkatkan tahap keselamatan makmal Sains sekolah di Malaysia.
Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia, 2018
Science education emphasises on obtaining knowledge, in which includes hands-on knowledge involvi... more Science education emphasises on obtaining knowledge, in which includes hands-on knowledge involving experiments conducted in laboratories. However, since experiments require interactions between students, substances, and equipment, laboratories that can pose great risks to users. In this regards, the Ministry of Education Malaysia has taken proactive approach to enhance laboratory safety via School Science Laboratory Management and Safety guidebook, textbooks, and science-based practical workbooks that are used throughout secondary schools in Malaysia. It is challenging to ascertain students' awareness on laboratory safety throughout Malaysia, hence this study selected 8 secondary schools located in Pahang as case study to determine students' awareness on laboratory safety. A questionnaire was developed by focusing on five components, namely work procedure, safety equipment, handling experiments, chemical waste management, and emergency response plan, and then the questionnaire was completed by 558 science stream students from schools located at urban and rural areas. The results of this study indicate that the overall level of students' awareness on laboratory safety is at medium-high level, and this has shown that the existing measures in secondary school to enhance awareness of laboratory safety is adequate. Nevertheless, there are still room for improvement to further enhance students' awareness on laboratory safety in Malaysia.
Lead Authors: Marco Bindi (Italy), Sally Brown (UK), Ines Camilloni (Argentina), Arona Diedhiou (... more Lead Authors: Marco Bindi (Italy), Sally Brown (UK), Ines Camilloni (Argentina), Arona Diedhiou (Ivory Coast/Senegal), Riyanti Djalante (Japan/Indonesia), Kristie L. Ebi (USA), Francois Engelbrecht (South Africa), Joel Guiot (France), Yasuaki Hijioka (Japan), Shagun Mehrotra (USA/India), Antony Payne (UK), Sonia I. Seneviratne (Switzerland), Adelle Thomas (Bahamas), Rachel Warren (UK), Guangsheng Zhou (China)
Asian People Journal (APJ), Apr 28, 2022
The environmental change has a significant impact on the vulnerable indigenous community, who are... more The environmental change has a significant impact on the vulnerable indigenous community, who are dependent on natural resources for survival. The rapid transformation in Peninsular Malaysia has brought significant changes in the biophysical environment where Orang Asli are particularly affected. The Jahai in Belum-Temengor, one of the 18 indigenous communities in Peninsular Malaysia called Orang Asli, has a history of seclusion and marginalization due to the alteration in their biophysical environment. The objective of this study is to identify the impact of dam construction on the Jahai in RPS Air Banun. This research was carried out from 2014 to 2015 in RPS Air Banun, Gerik, Perak, involving a total of 48 respondents from six villages and 8 key informants. The methods employed are questionnaires, interviews with key informants and observation. Secondary data from the Department of Forestry, Peninsular Malaysia were analyzed to identified the affected area due to the dam construction in Belum-Temengor. The finding shows that the degradation in socioeconomic status of the Jahai from RPS Air Banun is closely related to the biophysical changes due to the dam construction in the area. The integration process of the community into the mainstream economic system under resettlement program has created series of social problems. Therefore, proactive efforts from related stakeholders and bodies to strengthen their socioeconomic condition are critical to improve their living condition.
asian journal of environment, history and heritage, 2019
Abstrak Integrasi pengurusan bencana alam ke dalam pembangunan pelancongan lestari kini menjadi s... more Abstrak Integrasi pengurusan bencana alam ke dalam pembangunan pelancongan lestari kini menjadi satu keperluan yang mendesak khususnya dalam mendepani fenomena bencana alam. Sungguh pun begitu, Malaysia masih kurang inklusif dalam mempraktikkan integrasi tersebut walaupun destinasi pelancongan Malaysia turut sama dilanda bencana. Oleh itu, kajian ini bermatlamat untuk mengenal pasti situasi yang dialami pelancongan Malaysia mendepani bencana alam dengan melihat kejadian gempa bumi Ranau, Sabah sebagai kes kajian. Maka, pendekatan kemudahterancaman terhadap bencana alam diadaptasi bagi memandu kerangka kajian ini. Untuk metodologi, kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui kaedah temu bual mendalam terhadap wakil agensi terlibat dan sokongan data sekunder. Analisis tematik pula digunakan sebagai kaedah untuk menganalisis data kajian. Keputusan kajian menunjukkan kurangnya integrasi pengurusan bencana alam dalam pelancongan Ranau menerusi isu dan cabaran yang dialami mereka semasa dilanda gempa bumi. Secara tidak langsung melonggarkan keutuhan kelestarian pelancongan Ranau. Signifikannya, pengurusan bencana alam perlu diperkukuhkan dengan melibatkan usaha semua pihak khususnya komuniti pelancongan dan pihak kerajaan kerana ia merupakan salah satu struktur asas yang memangkin keberkesanan peranan pembangunan pelancongan lestari di Malaysia terutamanya mendepani bencana alam. Kata Kunci: Pelancongan lestari, pengurusan bencana, gempa bumi, isu dan cabaran, pelancongan Malaysia Abstract The integration of natural disaster management with sustainable tourism development is an essence preparatory tool in facing the natural disaster events. However, Malaysia is lack of implementation towards the integration although the natural disaster events are inescapable including tourism destinations in Malaysia. Thus, this study aimed to identify the real situation of natural disasters events faced by Malaysia's tourism as Ranau, Sabah earthquake event as the case study. Vulnerability approach towards natural disasters is adopted to drive the research framework. Methodologically, this study using the qualitative approach through in-depth interview to gain the information from the stakeholders (Ranau's tourism agencies), supported with secondary data. While, thematic analysis is used as data analysis method. Overall, results show the absence of natural disaster