Welfare gains and losses under the Malaysian rice pricing policy and their relationships to the self-sufficiency level by Nik Hasim Mustapha

“…Hence, an appropriate pricing policy may be chosen to acquired level of rice self-sufficiency in the industry…”

Patriarchy, male sexuality, oedipal conflict and female subject in K.S. Maniam's the cord by Wan Roselezam bt. Wan Yahya

“…For Lakshmi, death is the only way out of misery; for Leela, the struggle for independence still remains an inspiration; and Kali survives her exposure to male exploitation through her innovative self-sufficiency and strength. While the male's integrity and selfrespect appear totally eroded by the experience of self-distrust and self-devaluation, the female's resilience enables her to regain command of her own fate.…”
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The effect of asymmetrical relationship of oil price shocks on gross domestic product by Zalina Zainal, Mukhriz Izraf Azman Aziz, Mohd Faisol Md. Salleh

“…Both countries’ GDP responses to oil price shocks are linked to the issues such as the degree of oil dependency, oil self-sufficiency, and government efficiency in managing revenue from the oil sector and the ease with which critical policy adjustments take place.…”
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Perception of community residents on supporting urban agriculture in Malaysian city : case study at Bukit Mertajam by Pushpawani Ramaloo, Liong, Choong-Yeun, Chamhuri Siwar, Anizan Isahak

“…We recommend stakeholders to support in terms of finance so that community farming has more access to technical facilities and achieve household food self-sufficiency, food availability and food security, diversity of diet and contribute immensely to urban household’s livelihoods. …”
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Issues and challenges of sustainable agriculture in the Cameron Highlands by Barrow, C.J, Ngai Weng, Chan, Tarmiji Masron

“…However, in recent decades, many countries, including Malaysia, have realised the need for food security and self-sufficiency and have embarked on an intensive agricultural programme. …”
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Evolution of the Malaysian halal certification system : viable system model as the diagnostic framework by Khairul Akmaliah Adham, Alina Abdul Rahim, Nur Sa’adah Muhamad, Adlin Masood, Mohd Fuaad Said

“…Therefore, the Malaysian halal certification system needs to be viable, that is, to be self-sufficient within its environment. The extant literature has explained the elements of viable systems but placed less emphasis on how systems develop into viability. …”
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Sheltering hopes: empowering lives, supporting the homeless by Muhamad Afiq Zulkifli

“…This initiative aims not only to provide homeless people with necessities but also to empower them emotionally and spiritually to regain control of their lives and become self-sufficient. At the same time, the programme has taught students the importance of showing compassion and providing moral support from society to this group to make them more resilient and persistent. …”
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The Reasons and influence of the establishment of one port trade system in Guangzhou during Qing Dynasty by Yu, Zhou, Suffian Mansor, Azlizan Mat Enh

“…This edict led to the establishment of the one port trading system in Guangzhou, as the Qing government aimed to counter foreign influences and local uprisings while maintaining a self-sufficient small-scale agricultural economy. Western nations and their traders sought opportunities within this system, aspiring to expand trade to other regions of China, even the inland areas. …”
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Penglibatan komuniti dalam Program Pembangunan Luar Bandar: kajian kes di Pusat Pertumbuhan Desa Gedong, Sarawak. by Haslina Hashim, Regina Garai Abdullah

“…The RGC is aimed at creating growth centres which are self-sufficient and equipped with the infrastructure, economic, service centre and human capital components. …”
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Re-mapping the iconic Okonkwo of ‘Things Fall Apart’ through a fichtean map of self-exploration, self-consciousness and self-awareness by Farivar, Marziyeh

“…Okonkwo’s characterisation in terms of his association with his family, relations, religion, and power inclinations, mirrors his identity and tendencies as a self-sufficient independent character. However, as the situation changes, apart from the colonial terrain, his ‘I’ is challenged and, consequently, his whole world turned upside-down and crumbled. …”
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