Corroboration under the Evidence Act 1950 and Islamic law: a comparative appraisal by Shair Mohamad, Mohd Akram,

“…In Malaysia, the highest court has ruled it is, following similar sentiments in India and Brunei which hae similar legislations, while Singapore has taken a different approach by saying that the previous statement of a witness cannot constitute corroboration, as its value is only to show the witness consistency with his conduct of making the complaint. …”
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Islamic finance in Australia: the potential problems and prospects by Faruq Ahmad, Abu Umar, Osmani, Noor Mohammad, Karim, Mohd Fazlul

“…The underlying problem in this regard is Australia’s legislative and regulatory framework. In order to thrash out these problems and examine the potentials of Islamic finance in this continent we did not attempt to evaluate the economic efficiency and profitability or otherwise, of Islamic finance in Australia. …”
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Young Muslims’ responses to conception through in-vitro fertilization by Lestari,, Ahdiana Yuni, Jubba, Hasse, Ismijati Jenie, Siti, Iribaram, Suparto, Adawiah, Rabiatul

“…Documents analyzed, meanwhile, included the legislative and fatwa products of the Indonesian Council of Ulamas as well as the decisions of the Tarjih Council of Muhammadiyah Central Leadership. …”
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The urgency of law reforms on economic crimes in Indonesia by Akbar, Muhammad Fatahillah

“…The partial reform of economic criminal law through various legislations has resulted in the legal uncertainty. For instance, they embrace different corporate criminal liability and sentencing principles. …”
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Malaysian development plan system: issues and problems one decade after its reform (2001-2011) by Ahmad, Faizah, Mohd, Ibrahim, Maidin, Syra Lawrance, Zainol, Rosilawati, Hj. Mohd. Noor, Norzailawati

“…However, an assessment of the relationship between legislative provision and the implementation of development planning is urgently required to consider a number of issues, including delays in adopting plans and the continued existence of out of date plans. …”
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Women and Malaysian Islamic Family Law: towards a women-affirming jurisprudential reform by Haneef, Sayed Sikandar Shah

“…Nevertheless according to critics, this legislative measure has not been free of pitfalls and loopholes, which have pathetically worked against womens` welfare in many ways. …”
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Comprehensive network security approach: security breaches at retail company-a case study by Jahanirad, M., Yahya, A.L.N., Noor, R.M.

“…As criminals are turn into professional network intruders, new laws and legislations are introduced to cover information security. …”
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Interfacial reaction of Bi–Ag and Bi–Sb solders on copper substrate with multiple reflow number by Nahavandi, Mahdi, Mohamed Ariff, Azmah Hanim, Zahari, Nur Ismarrubie, Baserfalak, F.

“…Owing to the toxicity of lead, much effort has been put in studies on lead-free solders after environmental legislations prohibited the use of lead in these parts worldwide. …”
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A review on mobile device's digital forensic process models by Farjamfar, Anahita, Abdullah @ Selimun, Mohd Taufik, Mahmod, Ramlan, Udzir, Nur Izura

“…There are a number of digital forensic process models developed by various organizations worldwide, but yet, there is no agreement among forensics investigation and legislative delegation which procedures to adhere to; specially in the case of facing mobile devices with latest technologies. …”
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The principle of non-retroactivity of administrative decisions by Aldhaheri, Ahmed Mohamed Saeed Albadi, Marni, Nurazmallail, Rosman, Arieff Salleh, Ahmed Shehab, Ahmed Shehab

“…The study also concludes that the UAE legislator, similar to the Islamic Sharia, clearly stipulates this principle under Article (112) of the Federal Constitution of 1971. …”
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The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria by Medugu, N. I.

“…This chapter provides measures which include restoration programs, reduction of further disturbance on wetlands, and legislative and policy formulations for protecting wetlands which are considered appropriate and can contribute greatly in mitigating climate change when properly harnessed as a way forward toward climate change mitigation and adaptation.…”

Ratification of international labour convention in reforming the trade union recognition process in Malaysia by Abd. Razak, Siti Suraya, Nik Mahmod, Nik Ahmad Kamal

“…It is difficult to resolve the problems because the trade unions' recognition process is often complex and legislatively restrictive. Nonetheless, the ratification of the International Labour Convention and ILO Convention No.87 could be a stepping stone in the reformation of the recognition process's legal framework. …”
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Critical success factors to tax administration efficiency in Nigeria: Evidence from Bauchi State Board of internal revenue by Shagaria, Shamsudeen Ladan, Saad, Natrah

“…This study investigates the determinants of tax administration efficiency in Nigeria.The Nigerian tax system is faced with challenges, such as loss of revenue through high level of tax defaulters from both the legislative arm of the government and public institutions, corruption and financial irregularities and limited government administrative capability.Therefore, current study examines the influence of autonomy of the State Board of Internal Revenue (SBIR), use of information and communications technology, public enlightenment, strong auditing practice, motivation and incentives and perceived corruption on tax administration efficiency in Nigeria.A total of 124 questionnaires were collected out of 144 questionnaires that were administered.The study revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between tax administration efficiency and: autonomy of board of internal revenue, information and communications technology and public enlightenment.However, findings from the study revealed that there is insignificant relationship between tax administration efficiency and strong audit practice and motivation and incentives and perceived corruption.Based on the findings above, the study recommended that government should put an effective measure in place to collect taxes from tax defaulters across the different groups of the economy.…”
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Bio-weapons and Bio-terrorism Attacks on Commercial Shipping in Nigeria: The Potential Trojan Horse of the 21st Century by Abdulkadir, Abdulrazaq Owolabi

“…This paper probes into Nigerian legislations especially the Nigerian Port Authority Act, the NIMASA Act, the Terrorism Act and the NAFDAC Act regarding biological weapons and bio-terrorism in maritime commerce parlance. …”
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An examination of the role of courts in ensuring compliance with the constitutional requirements for impeachment in Nigeria by Sani, Abdulahi, Md Ismail, Che Thalbi, A. Rahman, Aspalella

“…The constitution confers on the legislative arm of government impeachment power and prescribes when and how it should be exercised. …”
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Punishment for polluting inland water: case of corporations by Abdul Wahab, Harlida, Yaacob, Nurli, Mohd Anuar, Haslinda

“…As a non-science mechanism, law and legislations function to control environmental problem by, among others, imposing punishment. …”
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The political influence on the enforcement of international arbitral awards in Yemen by Bawazir, Omar Saleh Abdullah, Megat Latif, Hairuddin, Hussain, Mohammad Azam

“…This study aims the legislator to make stricter laws to evade the political interference in the judiciary as well as aware the investors of the corrupt system in Yemen which the government has to fight if willing to enhance the arbitration system and attract the foreign direct investment. …”
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Revisiting the human right to water in contemporary international law by AlSaadi, Saad Abbas Kadhim, Md Khalid, Rasyikah, Wan Dahalan, Wan Siti Adibah

“…This paper examined, based on qualitative research approach, several impediments in legislating water as a human right within the purview of relevant international human rights conventions, taking into account the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Goals No. 3: Good Health and Well-being and Goal No. 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. …”
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The challenges of occupational safety and health acts requirement at construction site from the perspective of safety officer by Nurul Fieqah, Ahmad Kazimi

“…Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in Malaysia is the Act which provides the legislative framework to secure the safety, health and welfare among all Malaysian workforces and to protect others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work gazetted on 24th February 1994 by Malaysian Parliament. …”
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Referéndum y asamblea constituyente: autonomías departamentales en Bolivia. by Fernando Mayorga Ugarte.

“…The inclusion in the constitution of figures such as referendum, constitutional assembly and citizen legislative initiation was the response to the social demands and unrest given under the framework of semi-direct democracy which allowed for an institutional solution to them. …”
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