An appraisal of Malaysia’s continuing membership in the Commonwealth organisation by Muda, Muhammad, Osman, Nazariah

“…It has continued to offer some degree of both tangible and intangible support to the organisation in which successive Malaysian Premiers have acknowledged its relevance to the country’s foreign policy as well as it being a useful platform to articulate Malaysia’s views on political and socio-economic matters concerning, not only Commonwealth countries, but also the world at large.…”
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Green technology implementation: The impact of communication networks and technology characteristics by Abidin, Rahimi, Jusoh, Muhammad Shahar, Amlus, Mohamad Harith, Ismail, M.S.

“…Malaysia was, in fact, among the first Southeast Asian nations to slot in environmental concerning actors and factors in its long-range economic plans and strategies.To develop green technology the government takes some effective initiatives like the establishment of a great amount of fund to provide soft loan to companies that supply and utilized green technology.However, adopting of environment friendly technology can be slow if the new technological innovations are not impressive in terms of the firms" inducements, or if the firms do not have adequate data and information to evaluate whether or not switching to a green technology is in their private interests, to analyze their cost and benefits regarding new measures.Adoption of green technologies might encompass a high degree of uncertainty and, warrants considerable attention within a manufacturing company at the strategic level. …”
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Peranan wanita dalam penjagaan alam sekitar melalui penerapan nilai dan etika by Syed Hussain, Tuan Pah Rokiah, Ismail, Hamidi, Yusof, Rohana, Syed Ibrahim, Sharifah Sofiah 'Atiqah

“…In addition, the quality of human life will also increase in line with increasing environmental quality.Therefore, this paper aims to discuss the concept of the role of women through the adoption of ethical values and environmental stewardship at all levels whether at home, neighborhood, workplace and country.Contribution of women in the care of the environment it is clear that through efforts such as education, awareness and love for the environment among family members especially children and can transform social attitudes begin at home, neighbors and colleagues.Conceptual study using content analysis also focuses on the principles of values and environmental ethics that can serve as a guide for human for consideration when dealing with the environment, other people or with other earth creatures.Values and ethical principles can also be a guide for human to make changes in the social, political and economic with emphasis on the environment. With the advent of this writing, hopefully can give these ideas lo create awareness among the women as a reflection of environment care and can be manage of trust's and good responsibility as possible for the sake of environmental sustainability and world peace.…”
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Environmental sustainability performance: The influence of supplier and customer integration by Abidin, Rahimi, Abdullah, Rohani, Hassan, Mohamad Ghozali, Che Sobry, Suheil

“…Environmental sustainability has emerged from many organizations as a mainstream issue that companies can no longer afford to ignore.Factors such as global climate change and environmental degradation; the depletion of natural resources; and the increasing recognition of the corporation’s role as an agent of economic and social change stimulated the interest in the performance of sustainability.Sequentially, these ‘sustainability’ issues are started to be appreciated as affecting a company’s investment value, it risk profile and its future assets and liabilities. …”
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Reflections on researching colonial policy on child welfare services using historical method by Shaffie, Fuziah

“…However, seemingly this scenario is not reflected in Malaysia.Scholars intent on learning about history and the development of social work would be confronting challenging difficulties to locate and obtain appropriate documented sources, since reference are not readily available.Though there are contributions to the literature that suggest social welfare in Malaysia was originally moulded by British colonial policy, to date there is no research that has been undertaken to explain or ascertain this proposition.Thus, the method used in the study is considered ‘unusual’ because during the decolonization period, most studies emphasized on the economic and political aspects of British colonialism.Working on the ground of developing the knowledge base of social work and social policy, at least in the context of Malaysia, it is the researcher’s intention to explore this area from a historical perspective because to contribute to this knowledge base, the first aspect to be learned is its history.In essence, an understanding of the evolution, structure and role of the state and other agencies involved in welfare provision is a necessary pre-requisite for a better understanding of the aforementioned knowledge.The use of both the archival materials and secondary sources will project a more vivid documentation on the importance of the state’s role in welfare provision, the structure and operation of the system, in particular towards the welfare of the children.…”
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ASEAN-NEPAD partnership: Towards advancement and making a difference by Terwase, Isaac Terungwa, Ibrahim, Muhammad Bello, Abdul Talib, Asmat Nizam, Yerima, Hindatu Maigari

“…As such, NEPAD partnership with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is targeted at exploring the opportunities in Africa towards the advancement of the continent and, in turn, providing a new ground for ASEAN in achieving her targeted sub-regional economic development. This research paper seeks to explore the opportunities in this partnership where ASEAN countries can benefit from Africa and vice-visa. …”
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Determinants of efficiency of zakat institutions in Malaysia: A nonparametric approach by Abd. Wahab, Norazlina, Abd Rahman, Abdul Rahim

“…In Malaysia, such zakat institutions are State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs).The institutions are expected to play a key role in promoting the socio-economic objectives of zakat in Malaysia. Thus, it is of prime importance that these institutions are being managed efficiently.The purpose of this paper is to analyse the efficiency of zakat institutions in Malaysia.This study uses the Malmquist Productivity Index to estimate productivity and efficiency of zakat institutions in Malaysia and the Tobit model to determine the factors affecting efficiency of zakat institutions in Malaysia.The data consists of a panel of fourteen zakat institutions in Malaysia during the period of 2003 to 2007.Our results suggest that Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of zakat institutions in Malaysia increased at an average rate of 2.4 per cent during the study period and is mainly attributed to technical progress rather than efficiency components.The empirical findings based on the Tobit regression suggest that zakat payment system, computerized zakat system, board size, audit committee and decentralization significantly affect the efficiency of zakat institutions in Malaysia.…”
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The patterns of Marzano higher order thinking skills based on dimension of extend and refine knowledge among technical educational students by Yee, Mei Hong, Md Yunos, Jailani, Osman, Noraini, Tee, Tze Kiong

“…The Eta analysis indicates that there was a very low positive significant relationship between the level of comparing, classifying, deducing, analyzing perspective and year of study,students’ intake and socio-economic status. Besides that, the findings also showed that there was a significant difference in gender, and academic achievement on level of Marzano HOTS.…”
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Globalization and conflict in educational system: Opportunities and challenges in lifelong learning in Nigeria and Malaysia by Halliru, Tijjani, Ahmadu, Hamman J.

“…Since the emergence of globalisation as the new world order in the 21st century, revolution in social, economic, political and technological development became not only necessary but inevitable. …”
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Lifelong learning challenges: Proactive, reactive or inactive? by Krishnasamy, Hariharan N., Said, Shahrul Niza

“…The advances in technology, globalization, economic advancement and a range of other factors have contributed to the need for lifelong learning. …”
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Realities of agricultural intervention programs on poverty alleviation: A holistic framework for sustainable intervention agenda for rural areas by Idris, Abu, Yusof, Rohana

“…The study further recommends for structural transformation of judicial institution to combat corruption and lead a crusade for the restoration of the good virtues that is rooted in public service to enhance a hitch free application of rule of law as a stepping stone to facilitate economic development and poverty alleviation.…”
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Evaluating the participation of Nigerian newspapers in flood disaster risk reduction by Adekunle, Ganiyu Mutiu, Mohammed, Rosli, Ismail, Awan

“…The manifest contents of the newspapers were critically analysed from Januari, 2012 – December 31, 2012.The result of the analysis showed that the media did little to create awareness of impending flood and educate people of activities than could make the society disaster –prone.Also, it was observed that the media was highly active during and after the flood occurrences, reporting human misery, economic woes and blaming disaster management organisations and government.The study, therefore, among others, recommends that the media needs to engage more in proactive reporting, development journalism and collaborate with other stakeholders to reduce disaster risks.…”
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Proliferation of intervention programs and poverty reduction: comparative analysis of two programs in Nigeria by Idris, Abu, Yusof, Rohana

“…The study also recommend for structural transformation of judicial institution to combat corruption and lead a crusade for the restoration of the good virtues that is rooted in public service to enhance a hitch free application of rule of law as a stepping stone to facilitate economic development and poverty alleviation.…”
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The impact of East Asia’s nuclear energy development program on Southeast Asia Countries by Keling, Mohamad Faisol, Otto F., Von Feigenblatt, Ajis, Mohd Na'eim, Shuib, Md. Shukri, Mohd Nadzri, Achmad Dzariean

“…In actual fact, nuclear is an energy source providing positive impact to economic, politics and progress of a nation. Unfortunately, nuclear resources had been misconstrued and have become one of the factors that led Third World countries development process rate to lag behind developed countries. …”
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Forecasting export and import of herbs and herbal products in Malaysia by Merous, Noor Hazmira, Asfaria, Noor Azian

“…Herbal industry in Malaysia has been identified as a potential sector through new key economic areas (NKEA) in 2011 during Tenth Malaysian Plan (RMK-10).The export and import of herbs and herbal products experienced an increasing trend nevertheless the production of herbs in Malaysia shows fluctuating trend.This situation indicated that the need to examine the future demand of herbs and herbal products to help the players of the industry in planning their business strategy. …”
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The Impacts of Indonesia and Russia Trade Relations on Indonesia’s Maritime Security by Manurung, Hendra

“…Also it aims at studying the Indonesia-Russia trade relations on Indonesia’s national security.Thus, in pursuit of its national interest, Indonesia is working very hard to further strengthen its bilateral trade relations with Russia.Marking the 50 year old relationship in the beginning of the 21st century, the two countries have booked an increasing trade in their relations.This research employed qualitative research methods featuring descriptive analysis of the data on the bilateral relations within “The Framework of Friendly and Partnership in the 21st century”.Therefore, the author exposed the works of two main consultation mechanisms, namely the Indonesian-Russian Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation and the Joint Commission on Military Technical Cooperation under the President Megawati Sukarnoputri administration (2003 - 2004), succeeded by the 1st team of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004 -2009) and the 2nd team of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2009-2014), and President Joko Widodo (2014 - present).An increase is recorded in the overall trade relations of the two countries. …”
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ICT modelling solutions for 3PLs' decision making process in global transport and logistics environments by Omotayo, Adebare, Melan, Mustakim

“…However, the introduction of ICT modelling solutions for enhancing the process of decision making by the 3PLs in the business of logistics outsourcing has been seen as a step in a good direction.The advancement and management of logistics and transportation system is germane in the economic and social growth of a country, hence, the need for decision-making procedure that must be founded on realistic method. …”
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The Role of Political Elites in the Development of New Villages in Malaysia by Wee, Jeck Seng, Phang, Siew Nooi, Khalil, Samihah

“…New Villages refer to a Chinese New Village which is a re-settlement site set up during the Communist emergency period of British rule in Malaysia in the mid-1950s.The role of the MCA's political elite has helped to create the New Village Master Plan 2005 which serves as a guide and reference to the Federal Government and the State Government in the development of New Villages.However, limited provisions and unclear policies have resulted in New Villages facing a multitude of problems and have frustrated development in New Villages especially in tandem with the requirements of national development.The residents of New Villages are neglected, and many are experiencing social and economic problems.The paper evaluates these problems with reference to the role of local leaders and development objectives for New Villages in the context of national goals.…”
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The Role of Political Elites in the Development of New Villages in Malaysia by Wee, Jeck Seng, Phang, Siew Nooi, Khalil, Samihah

“…The residents of New Villages are neglected, and many are experiencing social and economic problems. The paper evaluates these problems with reference to the role of local leaders and development objectives for New Villages in the context of national goals.…”
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Persepsi mahasiswa ke atas ancaman bukan tradisional: Kajian kes ke atas mahasiswa Malaysia, Thailand dan Indonesia by Anuar, Abdul Rahim, Harun, Azhar, Eby Hara, Abu Bakar, P. Rajanthiran, R. Sivaperegasam

“…In conclusion, students perceptions of NTS threats are influenced by their cultural background, ethnicity and religion as well as the current political economic situation in their respective countries.…”
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