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Research paper thumbnail of Legal Analysis for Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Malaysia

International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2020

The National Heritage Act 2005 is the only Act enacted in Malaysia to date to protect the nationa... more The National Heritage Act 2005 is the only Act enacted in Malaysia to date to protect the national heritage including intangible cultural heritage. In the field of heritage study, intangible cultural heritage becomes a priority in the context of a 'non-existent' heritage enjoyed through the human senses. However, the Act provides a rather limited definition of intangible cultural heritage due to ambiguity in certain terminologies of its definition and scope. Hence, by using the provisions of the UNESCO Convention 2003 as the basis of discussion, this article analyses the legal provisions which protect intangible cultural heritage in Malaysia for the country in fulfilling its responsibilities as a Member Country of the Convention. This article finds that improvements to the definition of intangible cultural heritage need to be made by expanding the scope of the provision to include relevant intangible cultural heritage elements such as food and fine arts heritage.

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the Banking System in Syria After a Decade of Unrest

International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2020

After a decade of crippling international sanctions and devastating conflict, the Syrian economy ... more After a decade of crippling international sanctions and devastating conflict, the Syrian economy has been largely in shambles. Nevertheless, the Syrian banking industry has largely weathered the storm. This article attempts to illustrate a comprehensive view of the banking sector in Syria and how well has one of the oldest banking systems in the middle east fared over the years and how has it survived the seemingly insurmountable challenges. Additionally, The article targets to show the role of the central bank of Syria in supervising the banking industry as well as a view on the recent development of the legal and financial orientation. The researchers have faced issues related to the absence of information due to its limits on what the central bank is publishing. Also, it is found that lack of English annual reports and missing reports for some years, will lower the chances of attracting investors. The article suggested a set of recommendations that may elevate the condition of th...

Research paper thumbnail of Keselarasan peruntukan undang-undang dan tuntutan Islam terhadap keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja di tempat kerja

Research paper thumbnail of Undang-undang dan etika tentang kebebasan bersuara menerusi internet di tempat kerja

Research paper thumbnail of Jenayah rogol menurut Kanun Keseksaan (Akta 574) dan Singapore Penal Code (Ch. 224)

Rogol merupakan jenayah terhadap tubuh badan dan kehormatan. la merupakan pelakuan jenayah yang t... more Rogol merupakan jenayah terhadap tubuh badan dan kehormatan. la merupakan pelakuan jenayah yang termaktub di bawah Kanun Keseksaan bagi setiap negara di seluruh dunia. Walau bagaimanapun, cara pendekatan dan bentuk hukuman berbeza antara sesebuah negara dengan negara yang lain. Artikel ini akan melihat perbezaan peruntukan berkaitan yang terkandung di bawah Kanun Keseksaan Malaysia dan Singapura.

Research paper thumbnail of Cetak rompak produk optik di Malaysia: Antara tuntutan sivil dan sabitan jenayah

Cetak rompak hasil karya filem, muzik dan perisian komputer di Malaysia bukanlah suatu masalah ya... more Cetak rompak hasil karya filem, muzik dan perisian komputer di Malaysia bukanlah suatu masalah yang baru, malah ia menjadi semakin serius sejak akhir-akhir ini. Penghasilan teknologi yang canggih memungkinkan aktiviti cetak rompak ini lebih berleluasa terutamanya yang dirakam dalam bentuk digital menerusi cakera optik. Undang-undang telah digubal bagi mengawal aktiviti cetak rompak. Peruntukan undang-undang di dalam dua akta utama berkaitan masalah ini turut dibincangkan iaitu Akta Hak Cipta 1987 dan Akta Cakera Optik 2000 terutama berhubung tuntutan sivil oleh hak cipta serta sabitan jenayah terhadap masalah cetak rompak.

Research paper thumbnail of Peranan undang-undang dalam menguruskan masalah gangguan seksual di Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Gangguan seksual di institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT): Tercalarnya imej dunia pendidikan

Institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT) sama ada awam mahupun swasta merupakan institusi bagi pengajian... more Institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT) sama ada awam mahupun swasta merupakan institusi bagi pengajian dan pengembangan ilmu. Namun begitu, masalah gangguan seksual menjadi semakin hangat diperkatakan di IPT sejak akhir-akhir ini. Ini berikutan, pusat yang sepatutnya menjadi nadi percambahan ilmu dun minda sudah mula dicemarkan dengan perbuatan yang tidak bertanggungiawab. Secara tidak langsung, ia akan menjejaskan imej IPT serta memperlihatkan bahawa di tempat menimba ilmu sekalipun, ia bukannya satu jaminan terhadap suasana selamat dun bebas daripada belenggu gangguan seksual. Justeru, artikel ini akan membincangkan bentuk gangguan seksual serta peruntukan undang-undang dalam menanganinya.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual Property Rights in Natural Resources: Malaysian Legal Perspective

Journal of Politics and Law, 2011

Malaysia is a country which has been blessed with plethora of natural resources and product such ... more Malaysia is a country which has been blessed with plethora of natural resources and product such as plants and animals. It is an established fact that the agriculture sector part of our natural product contributed substantially to the growth and development of the Malaysian economy. At the same time, it falls as part of the property which must be protected to ensure its sustainability. This paper will look into the right and protection of agro-based natural product specifically to the plant varieties and geographical indications from Intellectual Property Rights perspective in Malaysia.

Research paper thumbnail of Konsep syarikat dalam Islam : Satu tinjauan

Harta merupakan sesuatu yang diingini oleh tabiat semulajadi manusia dan boleh disimpan untuk ses... more Harta merupakan sesuatu yang diingini oleh tabiat semulajadi manusia dan boleh disimpan untuk sesuatu tempoh masa. Dengan harta juga seseorang itu boleh menggunakannya sebagai modal bagi menjalankan sesuatu perniagaan. Antara sumber pendapatan yang paling penting ialah melalui perniagaan, pertukangan dan pertanian. Ha1 ini, walaupun boleh dilakukan secara perseorangan, kebiasaannya ia memerlukan kerjasama pihak lain. Oleh itu, maka diperundangkan syarikat di dalam syariah yang diturunkan oleh Allah s. w. t. Organisasi syarikat boleh diwujudkan apabila terdapat dua atau lebih pihak yang sanggup berkongsi dalam menjalankan sebuah perniagaan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan mengenai konsep syarikat di dalam perundangan Islam.

Research paper thumbnail of AN INVESTIGATION FOR A LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING CRYPTOCURRENCIES UNDER THE SYRIAN LEGISLATION: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Journal of Critical Reviews, 2020

Cryptocurrency still faces a considerable number of issues and complexities, at both national and... more Cryptocurrency still faces a considerable number of issues and complexities, at both national and international levels. It is therefore highly essential to conduct eye-opener researches about the legal aspects of cryptocurrency. This study aims to explore the legal framework of cryptocurrencies in Syria, in light of the present laws prevailing in the country. It also aims to help legislators and policymakers in Syria to draw a better plan to overcome these legal loopholes. The study found that there is no specific law in place that manages and supervises the issues and aspects concerned with cryptocurrencies. Lack of regulations represents a gap that must be filled in order to prevent misuse of cryptocurrency and perpetuation of criminal activities. Several proposals have been presented to solve this issue and fill the existing loopholes. These proposed measures should be implemented in order to have a robust legal framework that can help achieve the best use of this technology and avoid their harmful impact.

Research paper thumbnail of Legal Analysis for Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Malaysia

International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2020

The National Heritage Act 2005 is the only Act enacted in Malaysia to date to protect the nationa... more The National Heritage Act 2005 is the only Act enacted in Malaysia to date to protect the national heritage including intangible cultural heritage. In the field of heritage study, intangible cultural heritage becomes a priority in the context of a 'non-existent' heritage enjoyed through the human senses. However, the Act provides a rather limited definition of intangible cultural heritage due to ambiguity in certain terminologies of its definition and scope. Hence, by using the provisions of the UNESCO Convention 2003 as the basis of discussion, this article analyses the legal provisions which protect intangible cultural heritage in Malaysia for the country in fulfilling its responsibilities as a Member Country of the Convention. This article finds that improvements to the definition of intangible cultural heritage need to be made by expanding the scope of the provision to include relevant intangible cultural heritage elements such as food and fine arts heritage.

Research paper thumbnail of An Overview of the Banking System in Syria After a Decade of Unrest

International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2020

After a decade of crippling international sanctions and devastating conflict, the Syrian economy ... more After a decade of crippling international sanctions and devastating conflict, the Syrian economy has been largely in shambles. Nevertheless, the Syrian banking industry has largely weathered the storm. This article attempts to illustrate a comprehensive view of the banking sector in Syria and how well has one of the oldest banking systems in the middle east fared over the years and how has it survived the seemingly insurmountable challenges. Additionally, The article targets to show the role of the central bank of Syria in supervising the banking industry as well as a view on the recent development of the legal and financial orientation. The researchers have faced issues related to the absence of information due to its limits on what the central bank is publishing. Also, it is found that lack of English annual reports and missing reports for some years, will lower the chances of attracting investors. The article suggested a set of recommendations that may elevate the condition of th...

Research paper thumbnail of Keselarasan peruntukan undang-undang dan tuntutan Islam terhadap keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerja di tempat kerja

Research paper thumbnail of Undang-undang dan etika tentang kebebasan bersuara menerusi internet di tempat kerja

Research paper thumbnail of Jenayah rogol menurut Kanun Keseksaan (Akta 574) dan Singapore Penal Code (Ch. 224)

Rogol merupakan jenayah terhadap tubuh badan dan kehormatan. la merupakan pelakuan jenayah yang t... more Rogol merupakan jenayah terhadap tubuh badan dan kehormatan. la merupakan pelakuan jenayah yang termaktub di bawah Kanun Keseksaan bagi setiap negara di seluruh dunia. Walau bagaimanapun, cara pendekatan dan bentuk hukuman berbeza antara sesebuah negara dengan negara yang lain. Artikel ini akan melihat perbezaan peruntukan berkaitan yang terkandung di bawah Kanun Keseksaan Malaysia dan Singapura.

Research paper thumbnail of Cetak rompak produk optik di Malaysia: Antara tuntutan sivil dan sabitan jenayah

Cetak rompak hasil karya filem, muzik dan perisian komputer di Malaysia bukanlah suatu masalah ya... more Cetak rompak hasil karya filem, muzik dan perisian komputer di Malaysia bukanlah suatu masalah yang baru, malah ia menjadi semakin serius sejak akhir-akhir ini. Penghasilan teknologi yang canggih memungkinkan aktiviti cetak rompak ini lebih berleluasa terutamanya yang dirakam dalam bentuk digital menerusi cakera optik. Undang-undang telah digubal bagi mengawal aktiviti cetak rompak. Peruntukan undang-undang di dalam dua akta utama berkaitan masalah ini turut dibincangkan iaitu Akta Hak Cipta 1987 dan Akta Cakera Optik 2000 terutama berhubung tuntutan sivil oleh hak cipta serta sabitan jenayah terhadap masalah cetak rompak.

Research paper thumbnail of Peranan undang-undang dalam menguruskan masalah gangguan seksual di Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Gangguan seksual di institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT): Tercalarnya imej dunia pendidikan

Institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT) sama ada awam mahupun swasta merupakan institusi bagi pengajian... more Institusi pendidikan tinggi (IPT) sama ada awam mahupun swasta merupakan institusi bagi pengajian dan pengembangan ilmu. Namun begitu, masalah gangguan seksual menjadi semakin hangat diperkatakan di IPT sejak akhir-akhir ini. Ini berikutan, pusat yang sepatutnya menjadi nadi percambahan ilmu dun minda sudah mula dicemarkan dengan perbuatan yang tidak bertanggungiawab. Secara tidak langsung, ia akan menjejaskan imej IPT serta memperlihatkan bahawa di tempat menimba ilmu sekalipun, ia bukannya satu jaminan terhadap suasana selamat dun bebas daripada belenggu gangguan seksual. Justeru, artikel ini akan membincangkan bentuk gangguan seksual serta peruntukan undang-undang dalam menanganinya.

Research paper thumbnail of Intellectual Property Rights in Natural Resources: Malaysian Legal Perspective

Journal of Politics and Law, 2011

Malaysia is a country which has been blessed with plethora of natural resources and product such ... more Malaysia is a country which has been blessed with plethora of natural resources and product such as plants and animals. It is an established fact that the agriculture sector part of our natural product contributed substantially to the growth and development of the Malaysian economy. At the same time, it falls as part of the property which must be protected to ensure its sustainability. This paper will look into the right and protection of agro-based natural product specifically to the plant varieties and geographical indications from Intellectual Property Rights perspective in Malaysia.

Research paper thumbnail of Konsep syarikat dalam Islam : Satu tinjauan

Harta merupakan sesuatu yang diingini oleh tabiat semulajadi manusia dan boleh disimpan untuk ses... more Harta merupakan sesuatu yang diingini oleh tabiat semulajadi manusia dan boleh disimpan untuk sesuatu tempoh masa. Dengan harta juga seseorang itu boleh menggunakannya sebagai modal bagi menjalankan sesuatu perniagaan. Antara sumber pendapatan yang paling penting ialah melalui perniagaan, pertukangan dan pertanian. Ha1 ini, walaupun boleh dilakukan secara perseorangan, kebiasaannya ia memerlukan kerjasama pihak lain. Oleh itu, maka diperundangkan syarikat di dalam syariah yang diturunkan oleh Allah s. w. t. Organisasi syarikat boleh diwujudkan apabila terdapat dua atau lebih pihak yang sanggup berkongsi dalam menjalankan sebuah perniagaan. Artikel ini akan membincangkan mengenai konsep syarikat di dalam perundangan Islam.

Research paper thumbnail of AN INVESTIGATION FOR A LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING CRYPTOCURRENCIES UNDER THE SYRIAN LEGISLATION: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY

Journal of Critical Reviews, 2020

Cryptocurrency still faces a considerable number of issues and complexities, at both national and... more Cryptocurrency still faces a considerable number of issues and complexities, at both national and international levels. It is therefore highly essential to conduct eye-opener researches about the legal aspects of cryptocurrency. This study aims to explore the legal framework of cryptocurrencies in Syria, in light of the present laws prevailing in the country. It also aims to help legislators and policymakers in Syria to draw a better plan to overcome these legal loopholes. The study found that there is no specific law in place that manages and supervises the issues and aspects concerned with cryptocurrencies. Lack of regulations represents a gap that must be filled in order to prevent misuse of cryptocurrency and perpetuation of criminal activities. Several proposals have been presented to solve this issue and fill the existing loopholes. These proposed measures should be implemented in order to have a robust legal framework that can help achieve the best use of this technology and avoid their harmful impact.