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Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Regional Conference on Sciences, Technology

and Social Sciences 2016

4 – 6 December 2016

Copthorne Hotel, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

ABSTRACTS: SOCIAL SCIENCES REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2016

December 4 - 6, 2016 - Copthorne Hotel Cameron Highlands Pahang Malaysia 1

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Accounting 183

1. Voluntary Disclosure of Graphical Information in the Annual Report: A Case of Government Linked Companies in Malaysia Sabariah Jamaluddin, Noor Hasimah M Yacob, Lily Mazlifa Mustafa and Yuzainizam Yusop

431

2. Financial Structure and Firm’s Performance Norazzie Md Zin, Mazlifa Md. Daud and Maisarah Abdul Rahim

582

3. Ricardian Equivalence Theorem: What other Studies Say? Abu Bakar Jaafar and Abdul Ghafar Ismail

Art & Design 220

4. Corporate Rebranding Design of Aviation Company in Malaysia: Case Study of Rayani Air Amina Syarfina Abu Bakar, Azahar Harun and Mohamed Razeef Abd Razak

392

5. Exploring Marbling Pattern by Using Mirage Illusion with Combination of DSLR Lenses Technique Aidah Alias, Dona Lowii Madon, Nor Fariza Baharuddin, Farihan Zahari and Shaharin Sulaiman

410

6. Images As An Indicator For Deaf Students' Teaching And Learning: An Exploratory Study Aidah Alias, Mustaffa Halabi Azahari, Norfadilah Kamaruddin, Farihan Zahari and Fadli Abdul Razak

424

7. The study on floral motif in Islamic art by using macro photography Shafirah Shaari, Raziq Abdul Samat, Wan Nor Ayuni Wan Mohd Zain, Nadzri Mohd Sharif, Meor Hasmadi Meor Hamzah and Mohd Fakhrul Rodzy Abdul Ghapur

Business 54

8. The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Influencing Person with Disabilities’ Job Embeddedness Hasnizawati Hashim, Noormala Amir Ishak, Zulkifli Ab. Ghani and Nor Aziah Abd Kadir

326

9. Trust and Intention to Share as Predictors of Online Knowledge Sharing Behavior Ida Rosnita Ismail, Norulhuda Tajuddin and Nor Khairunnisa Mat Yunus

391

10. Challenges Facing Women Petty Traders: Evidence From Urban Areas In Penang, Malaysia Lalitha Ramasamy

510

11. Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation (IEO) and Perceived Employability among University Graduates Wei-‐Loon Koe



Communication 172

12. Relationship quality and gossiping behavior in workplace Audrey Anak John, Afi Roshezry Abu Bakar, Liana Mat Nayan, Nor Ez-‐Zatul Hanani Mohamed Rosli and Norazimah Abd Rashid

217

13. Skin Whitening Product: Factors That Influence And Stimulate The Consumer Buying Behavior On Social Media Advertisement Ida Puteri Mahsan, Mohd Fauzi Harun, Mohd Yusof Bin Zulkefli and Muhamad Qamar Rahman Md Isa

296

14. Physical Attractiveness or Personal Achievements? Examining Gender Differences of Online Identity Reconstruction in Terms of Vanity Jiao Huang, Sameer Kumar and Chuan Hu

500

15. Framing Diplomatic Relations: A Comparative Analysis of Malaysian and Chinese Newspaper Coverage on Premier Li Keqiang’s Visit to Malaysia Yang Lai Fong and Teoh Yong Chia

533

16. Social network and students: The correlation between usage on academic performance and non-‐academic engagement Abg Zainoren Abg Abdurahman, Ramraini Ali Hassan, Nazura Mohamad Sayuti and Johari Abdullah

576

17. Revisiting the Effect of Mobile Advertising Content on Buying Intention Nor Hazlina Hashim, Normalini Md Kassim and Roshni Ann George

Economics 458

18. Minimum Wages: Helping or Hurting Producers? Nor Aziah Abd Kadir, Adibah Hussin and Hasnizawati Hassim

Education 34

19. The Influence of Cultural Values on Malay Adult Learners Badli Esham Ahmad, Faizah Abd Majid and Fairuz Khalid

58

20. The Formative Evaluation of Blended Learning Strategy based module (e-‐CITAC) for Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization Course Norhapizah Mohd Burha, Mohd Kamal Azman Jusoh, Siti Zafrina Mohd Zahari, Muhammad Muzakkir Othman and Asjad Mohamed

81

21. Micro-‐Class Teaching of the Tourism English Course: The Smart Education in China Vocational Colleges Liao Danlu and Chew Fong Peng

97

22. Uncovering Print and Digital Literacies: What Matters to Undergraduates? Zuriani Yaacob, Suriyati Ujang, Wan Rohana Wan Endut, Norbaiyah Abd Kadir and Nursyaidatul Kamar Md Shah

99

23. Student Learning Time: A Needs Analysis for University Students’ Time Management Skills Asmidar Alias, Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor, Norshariza Mohd Bhkari and Kamisah Ariffin



117

24. Students’ Acceptance of e-‐Learning in Mathematics Nor Habibah Tarmuji, Salimah Ahmad, Nurhidayah Masni Abdullah, Asyura Abdul Nassir and Aminatul Solehah Idris

121

25. Calibrating Attitudes towards 21st Century Skills among Residential School Students: A Rasch Model Analysis Hasni Shamsuddin and Ahmad Zamri Khairani

374

26. Students' Perception on the Use of Code-‐Switching in Mathematics Classroom: Looking at Gender Differences Asyura Abd Nassir, Nor Habibah Tarmuji and Khairul Firhan Yusob

378

27. Facilitating Learning via AMIT (Aplikasi Mudah IstilahTeknikal): Users’ Perception Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor, Kamisah Ariffin, Asmidar Alias and Anis Hasliza Abu Hashim

412

28. Development of an Online Peer Assessment System in Teamwork Skills – A Preliminary Survey Nur’Ain Ismail, Thuraiya Mohd, Nor A’aini Othman, Mohammad Nasir Abdullah and Nur Hasni Nasrudin

461

29. Data Visualization in Administering Curriculum QMS System using Tableau Aida Zulia Zulhanip, Nor Fadzilah Mokhtar, Yusnita Mohd Ali, Mohaiyedin Idris and Shahilah Nordin

480

30. Undergraduate Computer Science Students’ Perception and Motivation: A Feasibility Study And A Proposed Technique for Multimedia Approach in Teaching & Learning Introductory Programming Norahimah Hj Hamzah, Nazrul Azha Mohamed Shaari and Hayati Abd Rahman

482

31. Design of the Icon-‐Based Interactive Video for English Vocabulary Learning Siti Norakmal Md Ariffin and Marina Ismail

491

32. Turn-‐Taking Strategies Adopted by Low Proficient ESL Learners in Group Discussions Ahmad Nazri Jelani, Norhidayah Md Yusof, Khairul Firhan Yusob, Khairunisa Nikman and Iza Nurhidayah Ismail

493

33. Game–based Approach in Teaching and Learning: Fun, Knowledge or Both? Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader, Suhanom Mohd Zaki, Mohd Faizal Azrul Azwan Muhamed, Roslina Ali and Mustafa Kamal Mat

531

34. Computer-‐Aided Software in Learning Statistics Course: A Case Study among Furniture Technology Students Aszila Asmat, Syafiza Saila Samsudin and Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid

575

35. Engineering Students’ perceived Usefulness and Attitudes toward VocBlast in Learning Specialized Vocabulary Zuraina Ali and Nurul Nadia Muhammad

586

36. The Pattern Flow of Migrations among International Students Shaiful Azlan Abdul and Rozain Daud



606

37. Determining Factors Influencing Self-‐Employed Intention Among Tertiary Education Students In East Coast Malaysia Musramaini Mustapha, Suhanom Mohd Zaki, Faizan Abd Jabar, Muhammad Zahran Abd Rahman and Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid

Finance/Banking/e-‐Commerce 45

38. Corporate Governance Accountable To Financial Distress Azizah Abdullah, Noorhafizah Abdul Aziz, Nurul Afzan Najid and Nafsiah Mohamed

205

39. Case Study of Taxpayers Usage on e-‐Filing Systems Suhana Mohamed, Jarinah Hitam, Nurul Farhana Mazlan and Nurul Aien Abd Aziz

427

40. Capital Structure In Communication and Technology Industry Zuraidah Ahmad, Zuraidah Sipon, NurLiyana Mohamed Yousop, Nur ’Asyiqin Ramdhan, Nurulashikin Romli, Ruziah Abd Latif, Norhasniza Mohd Hasan Abdullah, Suhana Mohamed, Shashazrina Roslan and Muhammad Almu’izz Abdul Rahim

479

41. On the International Reserve Currencies Dominance in East Asia Nurulashikin Romli, Nur Hayati Abd Rahman, Zuraidah Ahmad and Wan Mohd Farid Wan Zakaria

484

42. The Effect of Personality Traits on the Expectation Confirmation Model towards Continuance Usage Intention T. Santhanamery and T. Ramayah

579

43. User Acceptance and Adaptation towards M-‐Commerce Kasthuri Subaramaniam and Raenu Kolandaisamy

591

44. Assessing the Potential of Knowledge for Retention among Agro Entrepreneurs in Malaysia Muna Kameelah Sauid, Zulaika Sauid, Suhaila Osman, Zarina Begum Ebrahim, Noorzalyla Mokhtar and Nurul Ain Mustakim

General Papers 118

45. The Association Between Work-‐related Stressors and Work Performance Among Executives of Group Human Capital of Maybank Berhad Sharifah Faezah Syed Abdul Karim, Izmayani Sa’adin, Nor Marini Mohtar, Nur Hazwani Zolkifly, Nur Lailatul Husna Mohammad Yusof and Abdul Malek A. Tambi

206

46. Fitting in as a Mother after spinal injuries: A single case interview Siti Salwa Talib, Haslinda Abdullah, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah and Hanina Halimatunsaadiah Hamsan

417

47. The Significance of Human Behavior in Conflict Management among Construction Professional Parties Nur’Ain Ismail, Muhammad Amir Ibrahim, Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim, Thuraiya Mohd and Noor Aileen Ibrahim

449

48. Utilizing Crowdsoucing in Education: Academic Retiree and Professional Continuity Mohd. Ikhsan Md. Raus, Suzaini Harmiruslin Supian, Mohd Khairul Ikhwan Zolkefley and Muhd Eizan Shafiq Abd Aziz



465

49. The Efficiency Evaluation of the Community Allocation to Healthcare Facilities in Malaysia Fandi Zulrofli and S. Sarifah Radiah Shariff

560

50. Sustainable Global Human Resource: The Impact of Power Distance on Work-‐Family Balance Khor Hooi Ching and Azura Abdullah Effendi

594

51. Malaysian Life Expectancy by Gender and Ethnic Group: A Comparative Study Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid, Siti Noorul Ain Nor Azemi, Saharani Abdul Rashid, Zulkifli Ab Ghani Hilmi, Mohd Rizal Razak and Puzziawati Ab Ghani

607

52. Plagiarism: In the lens of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor Suhaila Osman, Rohayu Ahmad, Nor Rashidah Mohammed, Nurul Huda Mat Yatim, Jannah Munirah Mohd Noor and Muna Kameela Sauid

622

53. Cultural adjustment and Work Productivity among Migrant Academics in Higher Educational Institutions A. M. Sultana and Jamil Osman Juraini

Humanity 580

54. Stray Animal Mobile App Raenu Kolandaisamy, Kasthuri Subaramaniam, Indraah Kolandaisamy and Lin Siew Li

581

55. The Influence Of Workplace Support On Job Satisfaction Amongst Academic Staff In Five Malaysian Public Research Universities Zarina Begum Ebrahim, Muhammad Khawari Mustapa, Nurul Ain Mustakim, Noorzalyla Mokhtar and Muna Kameelah Sauid

589

56. Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Nurses at One Private Healthcare Center in Malaysia Noorzalyla Mokhtar, Megat Fadzil Megat Khairi Azman, Muna Kameelah Sauid, Zarina Begum Ebrahim and Nurul Ain Mustakim

Information Management 421

57. The Level of University Reporting in Malaysia Mohd Noor Azli Ali Khan and Nurul Afiqah Rozaini

473

58. Effect of Perceived Security and Privacy Factors on Trust and its Influence on Continued Usage of Internet Banking among Malaysians Normalini Md Kassim

Language/Linguistic 68

59. Using YouTube to Encourage English Learning in ESL Classrooms Sulaila Bakar, Rosita Aminullah, Jun Nirlawati Mohd Sahidol, Nik Ismail Haron and Azlini Razali



90

60. Implicature in Blog Writing towards Drama Nik Ismail Harun, Normaliza Abd Rahim, Badli Esham Ahmad and Mohd Rozaidi Ismail

295

61. Using Tools In The Virtual World To Teach New Words In The Chinese Fantasy Novel Checkmeng Bok, Yingsoon Goh and Soo Yow Phong

380

62. Language Use as Audience Design: The Dichotomy of Language Choice in Content-‐Based Classrooms in a Malaysian University Kamisah Ariffin, Norzie Diana Baharum and Rahimah Abd Wahab

384

63. Linguistic Landscapes in Putrajaya: Competing Codes and Choice Kamisah Ariffin, Geraldine de Mello, Misyana Susanti Husin, Aini Andria Shirin Anuardin and Nur Hidayatulshima Omar

496

64. Pengaruh Bahasa Pertama Dalam Sebutan Bahasa Arab Ahmad Zulfadhli Nokman, Azman Che Mat, Ahmad Fakrulazizi Abu Bakar, Nor Shaifura Musilehat dan Ahmad Nazuki@Marzuki Yaakub

573

65. Gaya Bahasa Perintah: Satu Kajian Kontrastif antara Bahasa Arab dengan Bahasa Melayu Fauzi Azmi dan Muhamad Zaidi Zakaria

574

66. Ambiguity In Holy Quran Commentaries: The Use Of Polysemic Words “Imam & Ummah” Saiful Johari Musahar, Husna Talib, Roselina Musahar, Fauzi Azmi and Muhammad Zaidi Zakaria

578

67. Eliciting elements of higher order thinking skills in the higher secondary examination question structure in Japan and Malaysia Aznur Aisyah, Khazriyati Salehuddin, Idris Aman, Ruhizan Mohammad Yasin and Nezu Mimiko

Law 178

68. Understanding The Law On Public And Private Nuisance And Its Relation With Protection Of The Environment In The Cameron Highland Mohamad Sabri Yusof

329

69. Difficulties in Conforming to the Common Law Duties of Innkeepers and the Innkeepers Act 1952 Among Hoteliers in Melaka Yuhanza Othman, Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustaffa, Ida Rahayu Mahat, Ekmil Krisnawati Erlen Joni and Najihah Hanisah Marmaya

337

70. Legal Framework Governing Waqf Implementation in Malaysian Universities: Lessons Learnt From Turkish Legal Frameworks Rohayati Hussin, Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid and Noor Inayah Yaakub

338

71. Corrective and Retributive Justice Model for Trespass of Waqf Land Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid and Rohayati Hussin

349

72. Legal Awareness on Copyright Protection among Tertiary Students in Malaysia Zeti Zuryani Mohd Zakuan, Ida Rosnita Ismail



366

73. Negligence in Child Care Centres: Law vs Reality in Malaysia Ekmil Krisnawati Erlen Joni, Salmiah Salleh, Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustafa, Aliyah Abdullah, Ida Rahayu Mahat and Yuhanza Othman

546

74. A Need for Regulatory Framework of Nominated Property in Malaysia: An Issue of Rights and Duties of Nominee Siti Asishah Hassan and Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid

Marketing 501

75. The Influence of management competencies and internal marketing knowledge toward internal marketing performance Samsudin Wahab, Muhamad Fairos Mohd Shah and Syafiqah Nasuha Faisalmein

Natural Heritage 84

76. Culture and Ethnic Impressions: Decorative Arts of Batek Tembeling, Pahang Mohd Yusri Mohamad Noor, Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif and Liza Marziana Mohamad

Politics 534

77. Politics Of Development: Demand For Rural Sustainable Development In Sarawak Nur Aida Haji Kipli

490

78. Stress, Anxiety and Depression: Its Relationship With Quality of Life Among Flood Victims Johana Johari and Najib Ahmad Marzuki

Religious Studies 31

79. Usefulness and Effectiveness of Mind Mapping: An Analysis of CTU101 and CTU151 Courses Norazmi Anas, Shahril Nizam Zulkipli, Mohd Syukri Mohd Noor, Abd Munir Mohamed Noh, Mohamed Imran Mohamed Ariff, Zulkifli Mohd Ghazali, Intan Noorazlina Abdul Rahim and Hartini Mohd Rosli

63

80. Understanding of the Islamic Debt Concept: A Study among Government Servant Mohd Kamal Azman Jusoh, Norhapizah Mohd Burhan, Asjad Mohamed, Wan Azmi Wan Ahmad, Amiruldin Md Sham and Mohammad Yusof Hassan

Sustainable Development 379

81. Malaysian Household Perception Towards Recycling and Waste Generation: A Case Study at Northern Region Housing Area Adrina Rosseira Abu Talip, Nik Zunaidi Draman, Juliana Martin, Herda Balqis Ismail, Asmawati Che Hasan and Mohd Amran Hasbullah



423

82. Sustainable Management of Setiu Wetlands Ecosystem Services: The Attitude and Perception Analysis of Mangrove Forest Conservation From Non-‐Users Perspective Wan Noorwatie W. Ibrahim, Roseliza Mat Alipiah and Nik Fuad Nik Mohd. Kamil



Accounting

183 Voluntary Disclosure of Graphical Information in the Annual

Report: A Case of Government Linked Companies in Malaysia

Sabariah Jamaluddin*, Noor Hasimah M Yacob, Lily Mazlifa Mustafa and Yuzainizam Yusop

Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: The disclosure of information in the annual report is one form of communications between management and stakeholders as a way to reduce information asymmetry. This information asymmetry would only be reduced if the information provided can be understood by the users. In brief, this study investigates the use of graphs in presenting the selected information in the annual report. This graphical information is said to be much easier to digest as compared to conventional way of presenting data. The selection of government linked companies (GLCs) in this study was made on the basis that the accountability of these companies is higher as compared to other companies as they need to discharge their accountability to the public. The data were collected based on the instrument used in the previous studies. The result shows that in 2013 and 2015, all companies in the sample disclosed at least one graphical information in the annual report. Bar chart is the most frequent type of graph used by GLCs. The findings of this study provide insight on the practice of corporate reporting by GLCs in Malaysia.

Keywords: annual report, graphical information, GLCs, voluntary disclosure.



431 Financial Structure and Firm’s Performance

Norazzie Md Zin*, Mazlifa Md. Daud and Maisarah Abdul Rahim

Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kedah, Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Abstract: This paper investigates the relationship of financial debt structure and corporate firm’s performance in Malaysia. This study focuses on Top 100 companies which are listed in Bursa Malaysia. Total companies examined are 51 companies excluded finance companies, trust and Real Investment Trust due to their different nature of accounting treatment, governance and regulatory. Ordinary least square regression later will be used in estimating the relationship between the financial debt structure and firm’s performance. Our results indicate that the financial structure choice in term of STD, LTD and TD are positively and significantly related to firm’s performance (GPM). In sum, the outcomes of this study is expected to contribute to the literature of study in financial structure and firm’s performance in Malaysia as there is still little study on this aspect from Malaysian perspective.

Keywords: Financial Structure, Capital Structure, Firm Performance, Total Debt



582 Ricardian Equivalence Theorem: What other Studies Say?

Abu Bakar Jaafar1* and Abdul Ghafar Ismail2

1Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang (Kampus Raub), Raub, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Islamic Research and Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank, 8111 King Khalid St.,

A1 Nuzlah A1 Yamania Dist., Unit No. 1, Jeddah 22332-2444, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected]

Abstract: The debate on Ricardian Equivalence has been discussed by many researchers. In particular, the debate about the government debt/tax is among the popular topics. This study is an effort to evaluate the findings of previous studies about Ricardian Equivalence. This study will look at the debates that look into the impact of taxes on consumption. This impact is very important because the impact of taxation will also affect the level of savings and bequest in the economy. The impact, then, will used to test the following hypotheses: tax might reduce the per capita saving and income. The hypotheses will use sample of several countries. The results will tell us about what happens if the debt/tax becomes permanent.

Keywords: Ricardian Equivalence, Debt/Tax, Consumption, Fiscal Sustainability, Overlapping Generation Model.



Art & Design

220 Corporate Rebranding Design of Aviation Company in Malaysia:

Case Study of Rayani Air

Amina Syarfina Abu Bakar1*, Azahar Harun2 and Mohamed Razeef Abd Razak3 1Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

[email protected]

2Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia [email protected]

3Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the existing corporate identity and the potential of rebranding design of Rayani Air. Being the first Sharia-Compliant and a full service airline in Malaysia, Rayani Air frequently flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi International Airport mainly to attract tourists to the resort island. Unfortunately after several accidents and incidents, the airline company was suspended. This drawback has affected consumer’s trust especially on issue pertaining to security and safety in aviation industry. Through visual observation and content analysis of existing branding design, this study attempts to develop a new strategy for rebranding of Rayani Air. In this regard, corporate rebranding design of Rayani Air is necessary for restoring consumers’ trust and convincing stakeholders to invest in the company. We conclude that rebranding for failure organization is a crucial task and that special attention on the corporate image and design should be given the highest priority.

Keywords: Branding Design, Corporate Rebranding, Restructuring, Social Responsibilities



392 Exploring Marbling Pattern by Using Mirage Illusion with

Combination of DSLR Lenses Technique

Aidah Alias, Dona Lowii Madon, Nor Fariza Baharuddin*, Farihan Zahari and Shaharin Sulaiman

Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: Marbling technique is an intricate art form with numerous variable techniques. It is an art that creating a colorful patterns. It is to create a different types of pattern with different material. In this study, the use of the DSLR lenses technique, is to experimenting with the effect of the subject examine and the combination of the mirage illusion to enhance the pattern variation. The objective of this paper is to explore the processes (methods) of art making with the collaboration of digital photography. This study also examines the possibilities of creating new patterns for photographic images in enhancing the pattern variation using mirage illusion. Scientific experimental approach was used to conduct the study. In order to answer the hypothesis and prediction, experiment towards the subject and materials will be conduct to know the result of the patterns. The result gathered from this study contributes towards of enhancement and creating new pattern in design, creating new motif and making an innovation for new technique using DSLR lenses technique and mirage illusion approach.

Keywords: Art Photography, Experimental, Marbling, Patterns



410 Images As An Indicator For Deaf Students' Teaching And Learning:

An Exploratory Study

Aidah Alias1*, Mustaffa Halabi Azahari2, Norfadilah Kamaruddin2 , Farihan Zahari1 and Fadli Abdul Razak2

1Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Art and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam, Selangor,

Malaysia

Abstract: Everyone needs to be treated equally in obtaining education opportunities irrespective of their backgrounds including disabled peoples. This paper therefore, emphasizes on exploring the augmenting learning ability among disabled of deaf students focusing by using images in teaching and learning process. Problem arises when deaf students are taught using the traditional method of teaching and learning activities which is normally ended up with students lost their concentrations and failed in obtaining good grades. The objectives of this paper are to identify the current application of practice in teaching and learning among deaf students, and to identify the type of images used as an alternative method in deaf students teaching and learning. Exploratory study: interviews and observations are used in obtaining relevant information. The findings showed that most of the deaf students are interested in their learning activities by using images as an indicator for the topic learn and together with the gestures of body movement. Moreover this study concluded that interactive media is fundamental as an alternative method in heightening learning ability and images as can be an indicator for deaf students teaching and learning.

Keywords: Indicator; Images; Deaf Students; Learning Ability



424 The study on floral motif in Islamic art by using macro photography

Shafirah Shaari*, Raziq Abdul Samat, Wan Nor Ayuni Wan Mohd Zain, Nadzri Mohd Sharif , Meor Hasmadi Meor Hamzah and Mohd Fakhrul Rodzy Abdul Ghapur

Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Abstract: Macro photography is defined as a technique where the image of the object is the same size or slightly larger than the size of the object and usually used to study about the tiny objects that can't see by the naked eyes. Meanwhile, Islamic art refer to the process of producing image, which is used Islamic rules as an additional style to create the images. One of the parts in Islamic art is study on the floral motif. The purpose of this research is to produce the photography image that is related with Islamic art motifs focus on floral by using macro photography as a technique. A final result not only show the beauty of the image but also produce a new dimension of photography image and create new pattern in visual form.

Keywords: Macro photography, Islamic Art, technique



Business

54 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Influencing Person with

Disabilities’ Job Embeddedness

Hasnizawati Hashim1*, Noormala Amir Ishak 2, Zulkifli Ab. Ghani3 and Nor Aziah Abd Kadir 4

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia [email protected],

2Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Malaysia [email protected]

3Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected] 4Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Disabled people and workplace issues have always become an endless topic. They have to face many challenges starting from the earlier phase of looking for job until they start working. As a result, the turnover rate among them is very high. There are many studies disclosed on the factors that prevent disabled people to work but few studies have discovered the role of emotional intelligence in influencing disabled employees decision to stay at work. The purpose of this study is to examine on the relationship between emotional intelligence and disabled employees’ job embeddedness in Malaysia. A survey of 282 working disabled in public and private sector in Malaysia was conducted to test the hypotheses of this study. Test using Structural Equation Modeling AMOS approach shows that a higher level of emotional intelligence is associated with higher disabled employees’ job embeddedness. The results suggested that when disabled employees highly applied their emotional intelligence, it initiated that they can stay longer in the organization.

Keywords: Disabled Employees, Job Embeddedness, Emotional Intelligence, Person with Disabilities



326 Trust and Intention to Share as Predictors of Online Knowledge

Sharing Behavior

Ida Rosnita Ismail1*, Norulhuda Tajuddin1,2 and Nor Khairunnisa Mat Yunus 2

1UKM-Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang (Kampus Raub),

Raub, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: The advancement of information technology and communication provides public, including tertiary students, with the platform to share knowledge through online mediums such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Despite numerous studies on knowledge sharing, little attempt has been made to understand the effect of trust on online knowledge sharing behavior. As there is a possibility of not knowing the users of the online mediums, sharing knowledge via these mediums is perceived to be risky unless one trusts the other users. Underpinned by the Theory of Reasoned Action, this study hypothesized that trust directly and indirectly predict online knowledge sharing behavior among graduate students in Malaysia. Using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLSSEM) technique, data from a convenience sample of 159 graduate students reveal that the hypotheses were supported. The findings suggest that trust plays an important role in predicting the online knowledge sharing behavior among graduate students. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed.

Keywords: Intention to share, Trust, Knowledge sharing, Online, PLSSEM, Graduate students



391 Challenges Facing Women Petty Traders: Evidence From Urban

Areas In Penang, Malaysia

Lalitha Ramasamy

School of Business and Administration, Wawasan Open University, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Poverty alleviation has been a major challenge for developing country like Malaysia. Despite of the successive implementation of Five Year Plans, the slow pace of expansion of the formal economy has contributed to the low labour absorption in the country. As a result, the informal petty trading as it plays an important role in providing sustainable livelihood to the unemployed. In the recent era women are increasing their numbers in entrepreneurial activity, particularly in micro enterprise sectors, but the question arises on how many of these women managed to sustain in their entrepreneurial journey. The main objective of this paper is to examine the challenges faced by women petty traders in the course of starting and while operating their businesses and it also examined the effects of these challenges on their business in Penang, Malaysia. The study is based on an aided questionnaire and in depth interviews with women petty traders drawn from a purposive sample of 30 petty traders in the morning market located in the urban area in Penang. The findings showed that these women petty traders are facing challenges in the areas of finance (57.7%), education and training (11.8%), excess family responsibilities (24.3%) and erratic suppliers (6.2%). Most of the respondents are unaware about the Policies and Programmes of the government regarding entrepreneurship. These challenges faced by respondents are negatively affecting their businesses. Considering the sample size and research context the generalisation of the findings may need to be applied with caution.

Keywords: Micro enterprise, Women Petty Traders, Poverty Alleviation



510 Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation (IEO) and Perceived

Employability among University Graduates

Wei-Loon Koe

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka City Campus, Melaka, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Graduate unemployment has become an intractable issue to most nations nowadays. Malaysian universities have put forth a wide range of effort to help the graduates to secure a job after their graduation. However, the graduate unemployment rate still remains high. University students have undergone a series of entrepreneurial training; however, many of them still prefer a stable employment to a challenging entrepreneurial business. As such, this paper was conducted to provide some insights on the influence of individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) on self-perceived employability among the university graduates. A total of 157 graduates were surveyed through a self-administered questionnaire. The analysis revealed that respondents agreed they possessed attributes of IEO and they perceived themselves as having employability. It further found that graduates’ IEO attributes, namely innovativeness and proactiveness have a positive and significant influence on their perceived employability. However, risk-taking attribute did not contribute to perceived employability. Although this paper did not confirm that all the three attributes of IEO could positively contribute to graduates’ perceived employability, it did highlight the importance of entrepreneurial attributes (i.e.: innovativeness and proactiveness) in increasing a graduate’s confidence in getting an employment. It further proposed that entrepreneurial training should be carefully crafted to suit the university students’ needs because it helps them to be entrepreneurial and also enhances their confidence in getting a job in the competitive job market after their graduation.

Keywords: Employability, Entrepreneurial orientation, Graduates, Training, University



Communication

172 Relationship quality and gossiping behavior in workplace

Audrey Anak John1*, Afi Roshezry Abu Bakar 2, Liana Mat Nayan3, Nor Ez-Zatul Hanani Mohamed Rosli4 and Norazimah Abd Rashid5

1Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Department of Public Relations, Uiversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Baru Kampar, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected] 2Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Department of Journalism, Uiversiti Tunku Abdul

Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Baru Kampar, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: People like to talk about others and it is a common phenomenon in workplace. Employees will find themselves producing, hearing and even participating in evaluative comments devoted to the third persons who are not participate in the conversation. Through gossip, people influence others behavior by performing social norms, punish those who violating and lastly spreading information about these improper behavior. Gossip revealed as an instrument for maintaining relationships and group coherence. People had to conform to social norms, fail to do so they might expel from the informal social networks. However, the right to gossip is not automatic and one’s have to be properly belong to the group to be able to engage and allowed to gossip. As group cohesion depends on the number and the quality of relationship ties, many people use gossip to build closeness to someone else. Thus, this study will investigate if the factors that contribute to the group cohesion will predict gossip behavior. Using survey method, we hope that this study will be useful to further understand how gossip can play a valuable role in organization. If we know how gossip works especially in a workplace, we can manage and control it.

Keywords: Relationship, Power, Workplace, Gossip



217 Skin Whitening Product: Factors That Influence And Stimulate The

Consumer Buying Behavior On Social Media Advertisement

Ida Puteri Bt. Mahsan1* Mohd Fauzi Harun2, Mohd Yusof Bin Zulkefli3 and Muhamad Qamar Rahman Bin Md Isa4

1Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Advertising Department, Faculty of Art and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,

Kampar, Perak, Malaysia [email protected]

3, 4Public Relation Department, Faculty of Art and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: Consumers are exposed to thousands of ads and hampered companies to create a unique position in creating consumer attention. Social media such as Instagram and Facebook helps companies to create unique ads and engender a positive effect on the attitude and sales intention towards the brand. Advertisers use this medium to engage with online potential buyers as repertoire to be connected as a part of their integrated marketing communications strategy. Not just posting their ads as publicity but in conjunction with parallelizing the brand awareness and sales strategy, direct marketing and public relations. Advertisers utilized the usage of social media by reviewing the testimonial about the effectiveness of their product by enhancing the comments and feedback of the customers. However, not all the advertised product is reliable because they are unregistered with the authority. This could cause with the misleading information and the users will easily trapped by the copy or/and visuals image featured in the ads. In addition, most of the consumers or potential buyers just rely solely on the information which is fed by the advertisers. The objective of this research is to discover consumers’ opinion towards persuasiveness and believability in social media advertisement. This research is developed by using mixed method in enhancing survey and content analysis. The important of the research is to look at the key factor implied by the marketers using visual in attracting the audience and how they motivate the potential buyers in their online purchasing process.

Keywords: Consumer Behavior, Online Advertising, Purchasing Decision, Social Media



296 Physical Attractiveness or Personal Achievements? Examining

Gender Differences of Online Identity Reconstruction in Terms of Vanity

Jiao Huang1*, Sameer Kumar1 and Chuan Hu2

1Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

2Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The development of social network platforms enables people to communicate with each other easily. An interesting phenomenon is that some people reconstruct their identity when interacting with others on social network platforms. Previous study mentioned vanity as one important motivation for online identity reconstruction. However, existing research about vanity were mainly in business domain. More detailed research about vanity in the context of social network platforms is still called for. Adopting quantitative research methods, the current research investigated gender differences in two aspects of vanity, physical vanity and achievement vanity. An online survey was conducted on QQ, a social network platform from China. Totally 189 responses were collected. The results reveal that men value personal achievements more than physical attractiveness. In comparison to women, men are more likely to be motivated by achievement vanity when reconstructing identity on social network platforms. In contrast, when compared to men, women are more likely to be motivated by physical vanity when they reconstruct identity on social network platforms. The findings are consistent with social role theory, indicating that males and females behave in gender-specific ways.

Keywords: Achievement vanity, Gender difference, Identity reconstruction, Physical vanity, Social role



500 Framing Diplomatic Relations: A Comparative Analysis of Malaysian and Chinese Newspaper Coverage on Premier Li

Keqiang’s Visit to Malaysia

Yang Lai Fong1 and Teoh Yong Chia2

1School of Communication, Taylor’s University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

2School of Communication, Taylor’s University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Malaysia and China have been enjoying cordial relationship since 1974. Media have always been used as a major instrument in foreign policy and international negotiation. In 2015, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang paid an official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Abdul Razak. This study aimed to examine the framing of Malaysia-China relations as well as Premier Li’s visit to Malaysia by the mainstream English and Chinese newspapers in Malaysia, as well as the mainstream Chinese-language newspapers in China. The findings indicated that the newspapers reported the topics with different intensity and prominence, while employing different news sources. Economics and trade was found to be the most salient frame in the coverage by both the Malaysian and Chinese newspapers. In addition, this study also found that both Malaysian and Chinese newspapers used neutral valence in reporting about Malaysia-China diplomacy and Premier Li’s visit to Malaysia. The frame built by the newspapers can be attributed to the fact that they have the inclination to serve the political and economic vested interests of their own countries.

Keywords: bilateral relations, diplomacy, framing, foreign policy, Malaysia-China relations



533 Social network and students: The correlation between usage on

academic performance and non-academic engagement

Abg Zainoren Abg Abdurahman1, Ramraini Ali Hassan2, Nazura Mohamad Sayuti3, and Johari Abdullah4

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Business, Economic and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

[email protected] 3Faculty of Business and Management, Puncak Alam Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA,

Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

4Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Mukah Branch, Jalan Mukah-Oya, Mukah 96400 Sarawak, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Social network had attracted and gain popularity among educators and students in East Malaysia to facilitate teaching and learning. Social network allow people to connect with each other on shared interest, activities, characteristics or information. Limited study had been conducted in East Malaysia with regards to social network usage and its correlation with academic performance and non academic engagement. With such development, this paper attempt to determine the relationship between social network on academic performance and non academic performance among undergraduate students at local higher institution of learning in East Malaysia. 331 thorough self administered questionnaires were being distributed and received from selected respondents. The analysis had indicated that social network has positive correlation with academic performance and academic performance. Besides, there is also a positive correlation between non academic engagement and academic performance. In accordance to the findings, it is vital to ensure the infrastructure for networking are at par with the current development of teaching and learning. Besides, educators and students should be encouraged to indulge deeper in using social network for the betterment of teaching and learning.

Keywords: Academic performance, Non-academic performance, Social Network



576 Revisiting the Effect of Mobile Advertising Content on Buying

Intention

Nor Hazlina Hashim1*, Normalini Md Kassim2 and Roshni Ann George3

1School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia [email protected]

2School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia [email protected]

3Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The digital era is known for technological breakthroughs in knowledge exchange through portable computing devices that include android and iOS smart phones. These gadgets, which have become a necessity for many, offer numerous advertising opportunities for companies to reach a wide pool of potential customers. Mobile advertising holds the best promise for one-to-one communication and provides avenues for direct and personalised marketing. Previous studies on consumer attitudes towards mobile advertising have generated conflicting results. This paper conceptualizes the effect of mobile advertising content on buying intention in a framework derived from past models and theories of technology acceptance. In light of the high purchase intentions of the younger generation in Malaysia, antecedents previously used in predicting the behavioural response of consumers towards mobile advertising and purchase intention were reexamined and combined with the personalization factor. Additionally, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control are proposed to have considerable impact on the purchase intentions of consumers in Malaysia. It is hoped that the proposed framework will lead to further clarity about the importance of mobile advertising content on behavioural response and therefore benefit the marketing efforts of companies by providing valuable insights on factors that influence the buying intentions of Malaysian consumers.

Keywords: mobile advertising, perceived behavioural control, personalization, purchase intention, subjective norms



Economics

458 Minimum Wages: Helping or Hurting Producers?

Nor Aziah Abd Kadir1*, Adibah Hussin2 and Hasnizawati Hassim1 1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Kampus Raub, Raub,

Pahang, Malaysia [email protected],

2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Government of Malaysia has announced a minimum wage of RM900 per month for the peninsula and RM800 per month for East Malaysia in 2010. However, government again announced the minimum wages is going to increase effectively in July 2016 to RM1000 (11%) for peninsular and RM920 (15%) for East Malaysia. It is expected to boost productivity and a more equitable distribution of income between capital owners and workers. Arguments arise among those against the increment in minimum wage that it interferes with market forces in wage setting, increases business costs and leads to lower profit earned by firms. Thus, this paper tries to investigate the relationship between the minimum wage and profitability of a firms. Does this wage policy hurt the producer so much or not? Using the time series data, the finding shows that the wages were significantly raised and firm profitability was significantly reduced by the minimum wage. However, no significant effects on labour demand. If the rise in productivity growth matches the rise in wages, this will result in a lower cost of production and companies may absorb the rise in unit labor cost.

Keywords: minimum wages, productivity, inflation, production cost



Education

34 The Influence of Cultural Values on Malay Adult Learners

Badli Esham Ahmad1*, Faizah Abd Majid2 and Fairuz Khalid3 1Academy of Language Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

2Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Malaysia [email protected]

3Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia

Abstract: The number of adult learners is increasing; hence, studies on adult learners and their learning process are pertinent. A few factors seem to influence them such as motivation, their background environment and cultural values. Social and cultural values have a major role in the learning process of adult learners. They may help to either escalate or inhibit the learning process. The Malays are considered as a collective society, which is common among Asian countries. A collective society places greater importance on societal commitments rather than the individuals. As such, it is pertinent to determine if cultural values among the Malay adult learners influence their learning capacities where individual needs may precede societal needs. In addition, the study intends to identify if different values would yield different influence on the adult learners. On top of that, the study also looks at the relationship between marital status, gender and cultural values. The study is an exploratory study on the influence of cultural values on the Malay adult learners and employs the quantitative approach. A set of questionnaire was given to a group of forty (40) Malay adult learners studying for the first degree via the long distance mode from a local university. The questionnaire is the Cultural Orientation Framework Inventory (COFI) that was developed based on four prominent cultural values of the Malays-harmony (HM), maintain face (MF), sensitivity (SN) and collective society (CS). The instrument yielded strong reliability index (Cronbach's Ã_Â±=0.75) which ensured its reliability. Data was analyzed using SPSS ver. 22 to answer research questions set forth by the study. It was found that the Malay adult learners are very much influenced by their cultural values. The respondents in the study posted an average score of 59.2 that was well within the range of scores that would indicate a strong cultural influence of 52-68. Maintaining face (MF) and sensitivity (SN) were found to have a stronger influence on the Malay adult learners as compared to the other two cultural values-Harmony (HM) and Collective society (CS). However, the study found that there is no significant relationship between gender and all cultural values (P>0.05). Marital status also seems to indicate no significant correlation to all cultural values (P>0.05). These findings would help trainers and facilitators of Malay adult learners to plan learning approaches that would engage the learners better and ensure that the learning activities run smoothly.

Keywords: cultural values, Malay culture, adult learners



58 The Formative Evaluation of Blended Learning Strategy based

module (e-CITAC) for Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization Course

Norhapizah Mohd Burhan*, Mohd Kamal Azman Jusoh, Siti Zafrina Mohd Zahari, Muhammad Muzakkir Othman and Asjad Mohamed

1Academy Contemporary of Islamic Studies , Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate digital content module (e-CITAC) for Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS) course based on Blended Learning strategy at one of the public universities in Malaysia. This study adopted Type 1 developmental research design in which its formative evaluation phase involved an alpha and beta testing to elicit responses to the module. The instruments used were expert evaluation form, questionnaires, and e-CITAC module prototype software. A total of 9 experts from public universities in Malaysia and 40 undergraduate university students from Universiti Teknologi MARA took part in this study as purposive sampling. The usability of e-CITAC was seen relative in terms of ‘flexibility’ and ‘learning community’ aspect which obtained the highest mean (mean = 5.00) among experts. Whereas students had somewhat different perception on factor contributed to the students’ usage of e-CITAC, which they equally found that ‘flexibility’ aspect obtained the highest mean (mean = 3.93), followed by the aspect on ‘personel learning’ (mean = 3.90) and ‘complementary learning’ (mean = 3.88). In addition, content experts recommended aspect of values need to exert in the e-CITAC, while technological and blended learning experts stated that the design, interactivity, guidelines and links required some improvements to produce a better module for TITAS. Overall, this study thus contributes to the development of blended university compulsory course for TITAS based on users’ need.

Keywords: Blended Learning, Formative evaluation, Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS), and Module.



81 Micro-Class Teaching of the Tourism English Course: The Smart

Education in China Vocational Colleges

Liao Danlu1* & Chew Fong Peng2

1Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]

2Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Smart education becomes the inevitable trend of the global education. With the rapid international tourism development, it becomes a new issue in China to explore how to cultivate qualified tourism graduates with proficient English skills from vocational colleges in terms of smart education. Therefore, this paper aims at discussing China’s current teaching problems of tourism majors’ core course-Tourism English. There are four characteristics of micro-class, namely short-time, fine and concise, interesting, and small-volume resource. The researcher finds raised issues in the teaching classroom include monotonous teaching methods, lack of practice field, inappropriate teaching materials and short of professional teaching staff. In conclusion to solve these problems, the researcher gives three recommendations on Tourism-English micro-class teaching as follows: (1) Realize multiple and open teaching mode, and three dimensions openness of time, space and structure; (2) Increase financial and construction support from the college; (3) Establish the evaluation system of the tourism students' learning achievements in micro-class teaching. As highly information-based the smart education has just started, we should make full use of micro-lesson to improve English Teaching level in vocational colleges, to cultivate students' autonomous learning ability, to cultivate innovative and creative professional tourism talents.

Key words: Micro-class Teaching, Smart Education; Tourism English Course, Vocational College



97 Uncovering Print and Digital Literacies: What Matters to

Undergraduates?

Zuriani Yaacob1*, Suriyati Ujang2, Wan Rohana Wan Endut3, Norbaiyah Abd Kadir1 and Nursyaidatul Kamar Md Shah1

1Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Raub Campus, Malaysia

[email protected] 3Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang,

Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Reading has always been considered a crucial contributing factor in human advancement which is at the same time affecting one’s intellectual and emotional growth. However in Malaysia, reading culture has seemingly not significantly changed as it was observed in the study of Pandian (2000) that only 20% are ‘regular readers’ and the rest of Malaysian populations are ‘reluctant readers’. It was also found that when they were preparing for examinations, only then they spent time reading various materials. Nevertheless, with rapid development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) taking place, it has impacted education system centred particularly on reading exercise. This is established by Hooper & Herath (2014) that reading habit has been affected by the technology which has changed the pattern of brain absorption of information. However, adolescents are reported devoting much more time reading digital resources and spending extra time to skim, download and browse information on the Internet (Liu, 2005). Therefore, current study aimed primarily at comparing reading habit percentage between print and screen-based of the respondents as well as investigating relationship between numbers and types of print-based materials. Quantitative data were collected and a questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. A total of 61 diploma students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang, Raub Campus, Malaysia were chosen and Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient was employed to analyse their views. The results revealed students’ preferences in using traditional paper materials and how ICT has presented possibilities in encouraging students’ reading habits to develop. It is anticipated that future researches in the area will benefit from the findings and suggestions provided in this study.

Keywords: digital resources, ICT, print-based materials



99 Student Learning Time: A Needs Analysis for University Students’

Time Management Skills

Asmidar Alias1*, Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor1, Norshariza Mohd Bhkari1 and Kamisah Ariffin2

1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Managing time for academic responsibilities at the university level is different from the secondary school level. At the secondary school level, learning includes explanation in detail by the teacher and is fully guided. In addition, time allocation for the completion of an exercise is described, scheduled, reminded and monitored. At the university level, on the other hand, learning mostly takes place in lecture mode, which includes superficial information and requires students’ self-learning to explore the topic(s) further. The researchers have observed that university students often complain about running out of time when they are assigned multiple assignments and, thus, feel frustrated for not being able to submit them before the deadlines. This paper reports a needs analysis survey regarding time management skills among students in a local university. Using self-evaluated questionnaire as a method of data collection, the findings indicate that most of the respondents do need time management skills for their academic responsibilities. The overall findings conclude that most students, regardless of their nature of study and level of study programme need a proper guidance in managing their time effectively. Such findings call for an intervention programme for time management skills to be drawn in assisting students in managing learning time on their own.

Keywords: needs analysis, Student Learning Time, time management skills



117 Students’ Acceptance of e-Learning in Mathematics

Nor Habibah Tarmuji*, Salimah Ahmad, Nurhidayah Masni Abdullah, Asyura Abdul Nassir and Aminatul Solehah Idris

Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Abstract: The methods of teaching in class were also affected with the rise of technology used in education. The lecturer or instructor may want to use innovative way of teaching to capture the students’ attention and make the learning process become enjoyable and effective. Therefore, this study was carried out with the objective to identify the factors that influence students’ behavior of adopting e-learning especially in the subject of mathematics based on Perceived Resources and Technology Acceptance Model (PRATAM). The technology used includes Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and Learning Management System (LMS). Questionnaires were used to collect data from one hundred and nine Pre-Calculus students. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and correlation analysis using SPSS. Perceived resource have a positive direct effect on Perceived easy of use, perceived usefullness have a positive direct effect on attitude toward using, Perceived usefullness have a positive direct effect on behavioral intention to use, perceived easy of use will have a positive direct effect on percieved usefullness and attitude toward using have a positive direct effect on behavioral intention to Use

Keywords: Blended Learning, e-learning, Perceived Resources and Technology Acceptance Model (PRATAM)



121 Calibrating Attitudes towards 21st Century Skills among Residential

School Students: A Rasch Model Analysis

Hasni Shamsuddin1 and Ahmad Zamri Khairani2*

1Sekolah Menengah Sains Kepala Batas, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang [email protected]

2School of Educational Studies, 11800, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang [email protected]

Abstract: 21st century skills are a set of competencies that are important in order to function effectively in the information age. Schools are said to be effective in teaching the skills. As such, the present study takes the initiative to provide more information about students’ attitudes towards these skills. A total of 196 residential school students (male = 91, female = 105) are employed as sample for this study. Attitudes towards 21st century skills is conceptualized as self-efficacy measures of the students and operationalized in terms of a 13-item self-rated questionnaire. The responses are analyzed using a Rasch Model software, namely, Winsteps 3.57, where the test score are transformed into equal interval unit of measurement called measure and defined in logits unit. The prime objective of this analysis is to calibrate the skills based on their difficulty. Results showed that making their own goal (measure = 1.78 logits) was the most difficult skill for the students while trying to help others (measure = −1.16 logits) was the easiest.

Keywords: 21st century skills, Calibration, Rasch Model, Residential school.



374 Students' Perception on the Use of Code-Switching in Mathematics

Classroom: Looking at Gender Differences

Asyura Abd Nassir1, Nor Habibah Tarmuji1* and Khairul Firhan Yusob2

1 Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected] 2 Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul

Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract. Issues involving code-switching have been widely discussed in many studies. To what extend code-switching used in the classroom affects students’ learning success in a subject Therefore, this study focus on the students’ perception learning oncode-switching English and Malay language in Mathematics classroom between gender. This study took place in a university which English is regarded as the medium of instruction. It involved 100 students from different faculties as respondents. They were asked to answer a set of questionnaires on students’ attitude, attention, and success towards code-switching in Mathematics classroom. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-test using SPSS. The finding of this research showed that there is no different perception of students’ attention, attitude and success between male and female in learning under lecturer’s code-switching exercise in learning Mathematics.

Keywords: Attention, Attitude, Code-switching, Gender, Mathematics



378 Facilitating Learning via AMIT (Aplikasi Mudah IstilahTeknikal):

Users’ Perception

Nur Asmaliza Mohd Noor¹*, Kamisah Ariffin2, Asmidar Alias3 and Anis Hasliza Abu Hashim3

1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang,Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected] 2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul

Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

3Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, UniversitiTeknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: This paper presents users’ perception on the use of a mobile application of bilingual technical glossary called, AMIT (Aplikasi Mudah Istilah Teknikal). The development of this application is motivated by the need of the technical students in Malaysia to comprehend the terminology learned in English in their mother tongue (in this case, Bahasa Malaysia). This is because, failure to correctly understand a certain terminology or concept, may result in failure to find solution to any related problem in the field. However, the only bilingual reference published by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (the country’s Literary Agency) specifically in the engineering field is available in the hardcopy, bulky and out-dated version. With the fast technological development nowadays, one of the most convenient ways to retrieve information is through apps software. However, to date, the available electronic dictionary apps specifically for engineering terminology are all in English. Thus, AMIT is presented as a solution to the problem. Although the development of the application is still at its infant stage, the users’ acceptance has been overwhelming. Using self-evaluated questionnaire to evaluate users’ perception towards AMIT’s facilitative role in the learning process, the findings indicate that most of the respondents perceived the application as a convenient, practical and quick source of reference compared to the conventional, hard copy terminology book. AMIT is also valued in terms of its mobility and compatibility for any smartphones, making it usable as an education tool and digital content for engineering students. Further works for AMIT are also recommended such as making it more interactive with pictures and enhanced examples and quizzes.

Keywords: Aplikasi Mudah Istilah Teknikal, engineering terminology, mobile application



412 Development of an Online Peer Assessment System in Teamwork

Skills – A Preliminary Survey

Nur’Ain Ismail1*, Thuraiya Mohd 2, Nor A’aini Othman1, Mohammad Nasir Abdullah3 and Nur Hasni Nasrudin3

1Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Perak, Malaysia


2Division of Academic Affairs, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Perak, Malaysia

[email protected] 3Faculty of Science Computer and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Tapah Campus,

35400, Perak, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: In the learning process, teamwork is often a crucial part where students learn to work together using their individual skills despite any personal conflict. Students often enjoy learning in teams and developing teamwork skills, but criticize team assessment as unfair if there is equal reward for unequal contribution. In order to evaluate these team work skills, a peer assessment often used to measure the performance each of the team members. Peer assessment can be defined as the responsibility of assessing work of peers against various set of assessment criteria. It’s one of powerful tools for the students to have better understanding on assessment criteria and also transfer certain percentage of ownership of the assessment process and marks to them that subsequently will help increasing their self-motivation and team work skills. Group assignment is one type of assessments that is widely used by the lecturers in UiTM (Perak) especially in the Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying (FSPU). However no study has been conducted to measure the level of awareness among the lecturers. Thus, this research seek to identify the level of awareness of peer assessment among the lecturers in UiTM ( Perak). In addition, this research will determine the most preferable medium for peer assessment by the students. To achieve the objectives of this research, data collection through survey analysis method were used. Set of 50 questionnaires was distributed to the lecturers in UiTM (Perak). Data from the questionnaire survey was analysed quantitatively using descriptive statistics involving frequency and percentage distribution by using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The finding from this research clearly shows that most of the respondent answer completely agree and agree for all of the questions which lead to high awareness about peer review assessment for their students. We also found that most respondents who have high awareness preferred online and paper as their medium of peer assessment. It is hoped that this preliminary study will be used as indicator to shows that the need of development of on line peer assessment.

Keywords: Teamwork skills, Peer assessment, awareness, Teamworks



461 Data Visualization in Administering Curriculum QMS System using

Tableau

Aida Zulia Zulhanip*, Nor Fadzilah Mokhtar, Yusnita Mohd Ali, Mohaiyedin Idris and Shahilah Nordin

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pulau Pinang, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Abstract: Nowadays, the quality management system (QMS) had been acknowledged as an important part in all business area including higher educational institutions. This system was introduced as one of the factors as the determination of the quality of product upon the completion of the studies. Prior to this matter, a good decision-making system was developed as a tool to improve quality management system and products as well. Without a good decision-making system, the decision-making system processes become useless. Hence, the QMS does not meet the key performance index target. This paper presents a part of the system which provides a program outcome data dashboard to improve student’s outcomes performances involved in accessing and interacting with visualized data that enable better decision-making. The information required by the head of the program (KP) in making strategies decision was in one placed call dashboard. This dashboard provides the concept of storytelling known as graphical visualization dashboard which gathered all the information of program outcomes for each course of the program offered. It helps KP to quickly examine a large amount of data, exposed trend and issues effectively. As a result, it assists KP to figure out the main problems and planning the right action to the issues. Besides, decision-making process becomes more time saving without spending countless hours on a large amount of data and reports.

Keywords: QMS, Data Visualization, Data Dashboard, Program Outcome.



480 Undergraduate Computer Science Students’ Perception and

Motivation: A Feasibility Study And A Proposed Technique for Multimedia Approach in Teaching & Learning Introductory

Programming

Norahimah Hj Hamzah*, Nazrul Azha Mohamed Shaari and Hayati Abd Rahman

Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Malaysia


Abstract: Programming is a challenging subject to learn because it contains abstract concepts, requires understanding on syntax and semantics, the need to acquire different set of skills, and the need of all those skill in order to applied problem solving techniques; thus make it difficult to learn by traditional method. Multimedia approach is one good solution to be applied in the teaching and learning process for introductory programming subject since it can incorporate different learning skill at the same time. The survey had been conducted targeting undergraduate computer science students in local university and the result of the study show that there are four topics (polymorphism concept, recursion, pointers and problem solving strategies), considered as the most difficult concepts to be learned in introductory programming courses among local undergraduate computer science students and their current motivation state of learning programming is positively high, though most of them think programming subject is a tough subject to learn. By using topics from the survey result as an example, a technique that can be used to assist in decision making for choosing correct multimedia element used in multimedia approach, called Chain Relation Approach had been proposed.

Keywords: Introductory Programming, Motivational, Multimedia Approach



482 Design of the Icon-Based Interactive Video for English Vocabulary

Learning

Siti Norakmal Md Ariffin* and Marina Ismail

Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.


Abstract: Videos can be useful for teaching and learning. However, conventional video do not allow interaction which is the key to learning. Hence, interactive video is recommended. Designing interactive video for learning requires special consideration. It must adapt the suitable learning approach and video development technology. This paper will discuss the design of an interactive video which uses the picture-in-picture video design approach, iconic metaphor and storytelling as a learning approach for teaching English vocabulary to Secondary 1 students in Malaysia. The interactive video uses pictures and sounds to assist students in learning vocabulary. Icons are used for symbolic representations. To make learning interesting, the story telling approach is adopted. Students interact with the video sequence and feedback is provided to create a two ways interaction. The effectiveness of the interactive video has been tested on 50 students from two schools in Kelantan and Selangor. The pre- and post-test evaluation was conducted. Analysis showed that the use of interactive video has attracted students to use the application and thus, remain in the learning process. This has resulted in an improvement in their vocabulary mastery, thus proven that the icon based interactive video is effective as an additional learning tool.

Keywords: Interactive Video, Picture in Picture, Storytelling Approach, Vocabulary learning.



491 Turn-Taking Strategies Adopted by Low Proficient ESL Learners in

Group Discussions

Ahmad Nazri Jelani1*, Norhidayah Md Yusof 2, Khairul Firhan Yusob1, Khairunisa Nikman1 and Iza Nurhidayah Ismail3

1Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Raub, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

3Center of Language Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Parit Raja, Johor Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Group discussion is one of the assessments in almost all English proficiency subjects. In this assessment, candidates are required to display a variety of speaking skills that are essential to having an effective group discussion. One of the most important skills is turn-taking strategies. Poor grasp of turn-taking strategies may cause candidates to face difficulty in participating in the discussion or even cause the discussion to come to a complete halt. This is often the case for low proficiency students who are unable to apply the correct turn-taking strategies properly. Because of this deficiency, low proficiency students often turn to other methods to ensure their participation during the group discussion. This study sets out to document and analyze turn-taking strategies employed by low-proficiency students by ESL learners.

Keywords: turn-taking; low-proficiency; ESL learners; group discussions



493 Game–based Approach in Teaching and Learning: Fun, Knowledge

or Both?

Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader1*, Suhanom Mohd Zaki1, Mohd Faizal Azrul Azwan Muhamed1, Roslina Ali2 and Mustafa Kamal Mat1

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Kampus Raub, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: “Program Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa” (MDAB) is a pre-diploma program with the aim to provide higher education experience to Bumiputera students who come from low-income family and have minimal requirement in pursuing studies to tertiary level. This program fulfills and realizes their dream and hope in becoming university students since they were not selected to further studies in other higher education institutions. Most of the students are categorized as average students. They hardly understand the content of the subjects and conventional approach in teaching and learning found ineffective. Therefore, the use of games as an interesting and fun method of teaching and learning was introduced in order to improve students' understanding. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the use of games in teaching and learning process and student’s academic performance and to study the factors that contribute to the use of games in teaching and learning for management subject. In order to achieve these objectives, focus group has been conducted to compare the result between students who had involved in the games during class period and who were not involved with the games. Questionnaires were also distributed to the focus group in order to identify the factors that contribute to the use of games in teaching and learning process. It was found that factors such as perceived usefulness, ease of use and soft skills improvement had contributed to the use of games in teaching and learning process. Furthermore, there were relationship between the use of games in teaching and learning process and students’ academic performance.

Keywords: Game-based Learning, Perceived Usefulness, Students’ Performance, Teaching and Learning



531 Computer-Aided Software in Learning Statistics Course: A Case

Study among Furniture Technology Students

Aszila Asmat1*, Syafiza Saila Samsudin2 and Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid2

1Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang (Kampus Raub), Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang

(Kampus Jengka), Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: Computer-aided software is one of the most promising innovations to improve teaching and learning such as statistics course, with the help of modern information and communication technology. The most suitable statistical software can be used so that the students may solve any questions easily. This study identified that there is no differences between the learners with minimal and excellent knowledge in computer programming when computer-aided software was applied as a teaching tools in learning process. In addition, the average of test score improved by more than 14 percent compared to the traditional approach. The positive impact of students’ performance indicated that the computer-aided learning more applicable to be applied in many different courses, not limited to statistics.

Keyword: computer-aided learning, statistics, statistics software



575 Engineering Students’ perceived Usefulness and Attitudes toward

VocBlast in Learning Specialized Vocabulary

Zuraina Ali* and Nurul Nadia Muhammad

1Modern Languages Department, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Evidence suggests that technology enables teaching and learning to be more enhanced. One example where technology is used nowadays is through the use of mobile app. In the market, numerous mobile app software are developed for smartphones’ users for their convenience. For learning, particularly the learning of vocabulary, mobile apps are developed to assist young and adult learners to learn vocabulary in entertaining ways. Nevertheless, a primary concern on the use of mobile apps for the purpose of learning vocabulary is related to the players’ perceived usefulness and attitudes since they are the ones who will determine the level of acceptance of a particular mobile app. The current study, therefore, aims at identifying whether or not there are significant differences in male and female students’ perceived usefulness and attitudes in using VocBlast; a mobile vocabulary app to learn engineering and technology vocabulary. The study employed a survey method in collecting its data among 129 students studying at a higher education level in the East Coast of Malaysia. The results from the study revealed that there were no significant differences for male and female students in relation to their perceived usefulness and attitudes while playing VocBlast. These results may be explained by the fact that VocBlast is still new to them, and, thus more time is required to make them familiar with the games in the app. Moreover, having only 30 to 40 minutes to play the games for once, seemed to be too short for the students to show a positive attitude towards the app.

Keywords: vocabulary, mobile app, gender



586 The Pattern Flow of Migrations among International Students

Shaiful Azlan Abdul1*, Rozain Daud2

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: The pattern flow of migration among international students who pursued their studies followed a certain map which focuses on a traditional and established market. The market arrays included UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, and etc. Germany, France, Russia, Spain, also play a significant roles represents Non-English speaking countries. This study identified at least 7 interesting areas for further studies: Group 1 - Germany, Italy and Switzerland; Group 2 - Scandinavian Countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Finland); Group 3 - Central Europeans (Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia); Group 4 - Post-Soviet States (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia); Group 5 – China and India; Group 6 - Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore; Group 7 – Iran, Israel and South Africa. In this study, the researcher highlights the strength and the advantages of these areas in education especially in certain technology particularly. While the numbers of students went to traditional and established destinations keep increasing, the number of students landing at other new places also increased. Since limited study has been focusing on how significant of other areas attracting international students as a place of their study, thus the study has been taken place. Research was conducted through interviews with vice-chancellors, deans and rectors from a selection of 10 universities in Malaysia. While at the same time, the researcher also investigates the profile of data from UNESCO, CIA, IMF and World Bank. By its nature this study employs qualitative and quantitative methods. The findings from the study provide strong evidence how the pattern flow of foreign students would be influence.

Keywords: International Student; education; qualitative; quantitative; interviews.



606 Determining Factors Influencing Self-Employed Intention Among

Tertiary Education Students In East Coast Malaysia

Musramaini Mustapha1, Suhanom Mohd Zaki1, Faizan Abd Jabar1, Muhammad Zahran Abd Rahman1 and Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid2

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: This paper investigates the factors becoming self-employed among tertiary education students in East Coast Malaysia. Among others, three motivating factors obtained positive response; are they intend to upgrade income to upper level, to be independence at work is importance and provide more satisfaction as an entrepreneur. Self-administered and adaptation questionnaires from previous research were distributed to tertiary education students in East Coast Malaysia. 104 questionnaires were analyzed and found to be usable for this study. Generally, the results of the study indicate the respondents have a positive interest towards becoming self-employed and it shows a very significant result through the research findings. It is a good sign to the related tertiary education institutions and country as a whole that most of future graduates interested being an independent entrepreneur. Thus, Malaysia will be able to increase the statistic of self-employed among tertiary graduate.

Keywords: Self -employed, Students, Tertiary Education



Finance/Banking/e-‐Commerce

45 Corporate Governance Accountable To Financial Distress

Azizah Abdullah1, Noorhafizah Abdul Aziz1, Nurul Afzan Najid2* and Nafsiah Mohamed1

1Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

2Faculty of Accountancy Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang [email protected]

Abstract: Good corporate governance companies are associated with superior financial performance. The better the governance practice of companies the better the performance and the lower probability of financial distress. This paper examines whether there is any significant difference in probability of financial distress of companies with good corporate governance and weak corporate governance. Top-Ranked MSWG ranked companies representing good quality of corporate governance practices and Non-Ranked companies representing weak or poor quality of corporate governance practices. Probability of financial distress is measured using Altman Z-score. Lower probability of financial distress is found in the good corporate governance companies. However, it was found that there is no significant difference between good and weak companies in their categories of financial distress. This reveals that whether a firm has high or low quality of corporate governance, the chances that the firm being predicted as distress, healthy or grey area is almost the same regardless of their corporate governance practice.

Keywords: corporate governance, financial distress, financial performance, MSWG



205 Case Study of Taxpayers Usage on e-Filing Systems

Suhana Mohamed1*, Jarinah Hitam1, Nurul Farhana Mazlan1 and Nurul Aien Abd Aziz2

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Caw. Johor Kampus Pasir Gudang, Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, Johor, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] 2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Caw. Johor Kampus Segamat,

KM 12, Bandar Seri Alam, Masai, Johor, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: E-filing has been implemented in Malaysia since eight years ago. However, there are still taxpayers who are not using the e-filing services due to lack of awareness of the system and fear of using any internet services. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the usage of e-filing systems among individual taxpayers at Inland Revenue Board Malaysia Johor Bahru Branch. The study examines the factors that might influence taxpayers’ level of awareness to use e-filing based on the theories of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Using simple random sampling, the survey was conducted among 95 individual taxpayers that come to Inland Revenue Board Malaysia in Johor Bahru Branch from the period of October to November 2015. It was found that respondents have high usage of e-filing. The results showed that perceived ease of use, perceived subjective norms and perceived behavioral control have a significant relationship with the taxpayers usage of e-filing. Conversely, the perceived usefulness and tax knowledge did not have a significant relationship with taxpayers’ usage of e-filing. It is hoped that with the current e-filing promotion usage among taxpayers, it will increase the usage of e-filing among taxpayers in Malaysia.

Keywords: e-Filing, Taxpayers, Awareness, Income tax, Usage



427 Capital Structure In Communication and

Technology Industry

Zuraidah Ahmad1*, Zuraidah Sipon1, NurLiyana Mohamed Yousop1 , Nur ’Asyiqin Ramdhan1, Nurulashikin Romli1, Ruziah Abd Latif1, Norhasniza Mohd Hasan

Abdullah1, Suhana Mohamed2, Shashazrina Roslan1 and Muhammad Almu’izz Abdul Rahim1

1Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Segamat, 85009 Segamat, Johor


2Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, 81750 Masai, Johor

Abstract: Capital structure decision is about mixing debt and equity financing of a firm. This decision is vital to the firms’ overall operations and growth due to the need to maximize return that ultimately affect firm’s value. The chances of default and bankruptcy increase in times of low business earnings. In the mean time, other factors and risks must also be considered when deciding on debt or equity financing. The main objective of this study is to investigate the relationship of capital structure communication and technology industry which focuses on the period of 2010 to 2015 on quarterly basis. Ten companies are selected as a sample that contributes to the total samples of 240 observations. The dependent variable is Capital Structure (Debt to Equity Ratio) while the independent variables are Liquidity (Current Ratio), Profitability (Net Profit Margin), Size of Firm (Total Asset), Tangibility and Growth (Sales). The multiple regression is applied towards the data in order to determine an appropriate capital structure of the industry. Thus, the findings stated that liquidity, interest coverage ratio and growth were found to have negative relationships on debt to equity ratio, while size of firm and profitability were positive relationships.

Keywords: Agency-off Theory, Capital Structure, Trade-off Theory, Pecking Order Theory



479 On the International Reserve Currencies Dominance in East Asia

Nurulashikin Romli1*, Nur Hayati Abd Rahman2, Zuraidah Ahmad3 and Wan Mohd Farid Wan Zakaria3

1,3Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor, Segamat, Johor, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kampus Bandaraya Melaka,

Melaka, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The purposes of the study are to investigate the most dominance of International Reserve Currencies in East Asia and the relationship between the International Reserve Currencies with the currencies of East Asia countries. This study was considering the eight currencies of East Asia which are consist of Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Korean Won (KRW), Singapore Dollar (SGD), New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), Ringgit Malaysia (MYR), Philippine Peso (PHP), Thai Baht (THB) and Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Furthermore, the International Reverse Currencies are Chinese Renminbi (RMB), Japanese Yen (JPY), US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR). The daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis of data will be extracted from the database of Oanda Foreign Exchange Rate starting from the January 2010 until December 2016. Moreover, the test that will be conducted in this study were Descriptive Analysis, Stationary Test, Correlation, Multiple Regression and tests on assumptions of White Test, Multicollinearity Test and Autocorrelation.

Keywords: Dominance, East Asia, International Reserve



484 The Effect of Personality Traits on the Expectation Confirmation

Model towards Continuance Usage Intention

T. Santhanamery1* and T. Ramayah2

1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pulau Pinang, Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang Malaysia

[email protected] 2School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Recent researchers have focused on investigating the effect of personality traits on the continuance usage intention of consumers. Personality reflects the exceptional features of human beings, the characteristics that defined our essence and reflected in all our thoughts and actions. Eventually, as the usage of internet has shown a tremendous increase world-wide and particularly in Malaysia, it is reasonable to investigate its usage in terms of personality perspectives. Since the level of internet usage is voluntary rather than mandated, so it is more likely to reflect personal motives, needs, values, preferences and other personality attributes. Moreover, past researchers also had predicted that there is a possibility that future technology adoption decision will be more concerned on human nature compared to usefulness factors. As such this research investigated the influence of personality traits (Openness to Experience and Agreeableness) towards continuance usage intention. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires upon those taxpayers who are easily reachable in main cities in Malaysia. Data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squared Method (PLS). Results indicated that agreeableness has a significant relationship towards perceived usefulness and confirmation. Openness to experience has significant relationship towards confirmation but insignificant relationship towards perceived usefulness.

Keywords: Agreeableness, E-Filing, Continuance Intention, Malaysia, Openness to Experience



579 User Acceptance and Adaptation towards M-Commerce

Kasthuri Subaramaniam1 and Raenu Kolandaisamy2*

1Faculty of Business & Information Science, UCSI University, Jalan Menara Garding, UCSI Heights , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Business & Information Science, UCSI University, Jalan Menara Garding, UCSI

Heights , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: M-commerce is becoming larger and more popular among nations. Shopping experience has never been the same anymore. Shopping in a mall is a thing of the past now. Products purchased from overseas is just a few clicks away and these products are sent to your doorstep within a few days. A study was carried out in this paper on user acceptance and adaption towards m-commerce. It seems that there are people who are still reserved doing shopping using their mobile devices. Household members were interviewed on their perceptions towards mobile commerce. Results show that wide acceptance and high potential of adaptation towards m-commerce is due to the frequent contact with technology. Meanwhile, in this study the authors have noticed too that, there are still people who are skeptical towards mobile shopping. This study addresses the acceptance rate of mobile commerce among the older and the younger generations too. A solution is devised on how more people will be inclined shopping using their mobile devices.

Keywords: Adaptation, M-commerce, User acceptance



591 Assessing the Potential of Knowledge for Retention among Agro

Entrepreneurs in Malaysia

Muna Kameelah Sauid1*, Zulaika Sauid2, Suhaila Osman3, Zarina Begum Ebrahim1, Noorzalyla Mokhtar1 and Nurul Ain Mustakim1

1Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, Malaysia


2Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Perdana, Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia

[email protected] 3Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Segamat, Johor, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the types of knowledge that are needed to be retained when agro entrepreneurs depart from the organization. It also aims to examine the reasons and strategies for retaining knowledge among Malaysian agro entrepreneurs with various area of expertise. This study used qualitative method through face-to-face interview with three (3) agro entrepreneurs. The data were analyzed by using ATLAS.ti and presented in themes. It is identified there are five types of knowledge that are needed to be retained from the agro entrepreneurs which are marketing skill, analytical thinking, technical skill, managerial skill, and social networking skill. This study also highlights two main reasons for retaining the knowledge which are for long-term business and customers’ loyalty as well as presenting preferred strategies to retain the knowledge through Community of Practice (CoP), training, and coaching. This study is conducted in order to help entrepreneurs to identify critical types of knowledge of entrepreneurs for the purpose of retaining it for future benefits.

Keywords: Agro entrepreneur, Knowledge, knowledge retention, knowledge loss, knowledge management



General Papers

118 The Association Between Work-related Stressors and Work Performance Among Executives of Group Human Capital of

Maybank Berhad

Sharifah Faezah Syed Abdul Karim1, Izmayani Binti Sa’adin1*, Nor Marini Binti Mohtar1, Nur Hazwani Zolkifly1, Nur Lailatul Husna Mohammad Yusof1 and Abdul

Malek A. Tambi2 1Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perak, Seri Iskandar, Perak,

Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]; [email protected] 6Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin,

Terengganu, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between work-related stressors and work performance among Group Human Capital executives of Maybank Berhad, the largest bank in Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was carried out at the bank’s head office in Kuala Lumpur. The questionnaire utilized a five-point Likert scale to measure five constructs, namely work stress, situational work control, work intensification, work relationship and work performance. A total of 99 executives participated in this study. Standard statistical data analysis techniques were used to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics from the data. In particular, correlation and regression analyses were used to test the relationship between work performance and the other variables. The findings of the study showed that situational work control had no significant relationship with work performance. Also work intensification and work relationship were found to have a negative relationship with work performance.

Keywords: Situational work control, Work intensification, Work relationship, Work Performance, Work Stress



206 Fitting in as a Mother after spinal injuries: A single case interview

Siti Salwa Talib1*, Haslinda Abdullah 2, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah2 and Hanina Halimatunsaadiah Hamsan2

1Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Puncak Alam,Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

2Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia

Abstract: Spinal injuries can be caused by trauma, non-trauma and secondary injuries to a person spinal bone, cord or both. Spinal injuries caused deficit and impairment in functional ability mostly permanent that lead to disability with various degree of inability. However, pregnancy is possible to most post-spinal injury. Outcome of children raised between disabled and non-disabled mother in previous studies show no differences. Nevertheless, Concern on child being a caretaker of a disabled other raised in another study. Proactive research on issues pertaining to parenting as special needs parents has begun in many countries, role as parents is contextual biased, it is important to focus on Malaysia mother with special needs perspectives, in this study a mother with post-spinal injuries. This study aim to understand experience of a mother, a self-claimed spinal injuries with a child. The injury occur nine years ago (At the time of interview) when the child was 4 month old. The respondent recruited via purposive sampling introduce by a member of Malaysia Spinal Injuries Association (MASIA). A descriptive phenomenology method was used to extract constituents of her experience. Semi-structured questions were asked such as “What happened to your life after your injuries?”, “How do you perceived mother’s role?”, “How do you perform your daily role as a mother?” and “How do you perceived people’s reaction on your ability as a mother?”. Data analyze as a descriptive phenomenology analysis and presented in hierarchy format. Constituents learned through her experience are divorce, parents support, sibling assistance, determination, and reduction of mother-child time. Constituents extracted from this study will highlight potential inhibitor and facilitator factors in private and public sphere of individual post-spinal injuries. This grant further investigation to be used as post management in health and social care services dealing with post-spinal injuries mother.

Keywords: mother with spinal injuries, life post-spinal injuries.



417 The Significance of Human Behavior in Conflict Management among

Construction Professional Parties

Nur’Ain Ismail1*, Muhammad Amir Ibrahim2, Asniza Hamimi Abdul Tharim1, Thuraiya Mohd1 and Noor Aileen Ibrahim2

1Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610, Perak, Malaysia


2Academic of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, 32610 Perak, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Conflict is actually a disagreement between parties and usually it inevitable in construction project. Many previous researchers have agreed that a conflict take away the success of the project in terms it cannot be done within allocated and expected time, cost and quality, which is then often accompanied by the destruction of individual and good working relationships. Besides, there are also studies which clarifiy that the conflict in construction industry is not just a problem but it is worse than that. So, the objective of this paper is to identify the significant causes of the conflict in human behavior aspect that influences the performance of professional parties. The questionnaire survey have been distributed by hand or via email to the potential respondents at Perak. The result concluded that there are three significant causes of conflict which are (i) different professions that create dissimiliar perception among professional parties, (ii) poor communications among the professional parties and (iii) mistrust in the performance of duties in teamwok meanwhile the major impact is increased due the stressful working environment. Integrating or collaborative method is also highly preferred by respondents when dealing with conflicts. It could also be concluded that the success in construction projects mainly depends on how well professional parties handle conflicts.

Keywords: Conflict Management, Human Behavior, Professional Parties



449 Utilizing Crowdsoucing in Education: Academic Retiree and

Professional Continuity

Mohd. Ikhsan Md. Raus1*, Suzaini Harmiruslin Supian2, Mohd Khairul Ikhwan Bin

Zolkefley3 and Muhd Eizan Shafiq Abd Aziz3 1Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang,

Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]

2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

[email protected] 3Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang,

Raub, Pahang, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: The socio-economic challenges caused by ageing populations have encouraged many countries to re-evaluate the place of the elderly in society as well as to adopt measures in encouraging them to be participative. In recent decades, crowdsourcing has been identified as a rapid growth of innovative internet-based information and communication technologies in giving the opportunities to educational organizations to reach their goals. With their accumulated skills and knowledge, academic retirees can be resourceful to society. However, their knowledge and experiences seem to be undervalued and underutilized. Retired academics have better opportunity to extend their contribution in the society as their valuable knowledge is more appreciated than people from other background. Retired academics tend to be able to fulfil their desire for professional continuity following retirement more markedly than people from other backgrounds. This paper analyses the use of crowdsourcing in educational activities, especially for the academic retirees. Therefore, the objectives of this paper are to take an exploratory look on how educational organizations use crowdsourcing as part of their activities at the present time, and to suggest how the practice of crowdsourcing may expand to other educational activities in future.

Keywords: Academic Retiree, Crowdsourcing, Educational activities, Social innovation, Social technologies



465 The Efficiency Evaluation of the Community Allocation to

Healthcare Facilities in Malaysia

Fandi Zulrofli and S.Sarifah Radiah Shariff*

Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

[email protected], [email protected]

Abstract: Malaysia is a developing country with an increase of population year by year. At the same time, the demand for public healthcare facilities also increases. Many complaints from people about inefficient services arise based on congestion and long waiting time when they’re using public health facilities in Malaysia, however, it may result from the inefficiency in resource or demand allocation to a facility. In this paper, a Capacitated Maximal Covering Location Problem (CMCLP) is used to study the current community alllocation to the healthcare facilities in Mukim Batu, Selangor. This paper also aims at evaluating the efficiency of allocating the community to the public healthcare based on a geographically defined region by applying ICER method. Importantly, we use ICER to evaluate the efficiency using the percentage assigned demand and the average travel distances as variable factors. Findings reveal that there is a need to plan for upgrading the existing facility rather than developing a new healthcare facility. The computational results also indicate that some of health facilities are inefficient based on the percentage coverage demand while most of health facilities are efficient based on the average travelled distances.

Keywords: community allocation, efficiency evaluation, Monte Carlo simulation



560 Sustainable Global Human Resource: The Impact of Power Distance

on Work-Family Balance

Khor Hooi Ching¹ and Azura Abdullah Effendi2*

¹Faculty of Business and Finance, UniversitiTunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia [email protected]

²School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The aim of this conceptual paper is to draw the attention of researchers, employers, and human resource policy makers to one of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, power distance, from a communications perspective. Power distance is believed to facilitate the ability of employees in balancing their work and family life. It is possible to view this factor as either a barrier or a catalyst for the accessibility and utilization of an organization’s human resource family-supportive policies to achieve desired and satisfied work and family life integration. The level of power distance may either facilitate ones’ resource gain to experience positive work-family spillover or resource depletion which leads to negative work-family spillover. Power distance is proposed to have a buffering effect on the relationship between several antecedents and work-family balance to unveil the possible reasons behind inconsistent findings in prior research. Besides this, the level of power distance is also proposed to have a predictive effect on work-family balance. The theoretical and practical importance and implications of power distance are addressed.

Keywords: Family-supportive policy, Human resource, Power distance, Retention initiative, Work-family balance



594 Malaysian Life Expectancy by Sex and Ethnic Group: A

Comparative Study

Sharifah Norhuda Syed Wahid1*, Siti Noorul Ain Nor Azemi1, Saharani Abdul Rashid1, Zulkifli Ab Ghani Hilmi1, Mohd Rizal Razak1 and Puzziawati Ab Ghani2

1Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


[email protected] 2Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah

Alam, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe the Malaysian life expentancy at birth from year 1991 to 2015 by different sex and ethnic group. Malaysia’s population shows that the life expectancy for male increased from 69.2 to 72.5 years and female also increased from 73.4 to 77.4 years within the time duration. In addition, the study found that the female life expectancy is longer than male by almost five years in 2015. The trend of the life expentancy for three major ethnic group in Malaysia; Bumiputera, Chinese and Indian, shows that the Chinese ethnic have longer life expentancy compared to the other two ethnics whereby females’ Chinese were estimated to have longer life expentancy. This comparative study may help other researcher to find out the factors that influenced females’ Chinese to have longer life expentancy.

Keywords: Malaysia’s population, life expectancy, sex, ethnic group



607 Plagiarism: In the lens of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor

Suhaila Osman1*, Rohayu Ahmad1, Nor Rashidah Mohammed1, Nurul Huda Mat Yatim1, Jannah Munirah Mohd Noor2 and Muna Kameela Sauid3

1Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Johor, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

2Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Johor, Malaysia [email protected]

3Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: Pertaining to the dumper sources of information available nowadays, the use of information are inquisitive as some of the students might not realize that they have committed plagiarism and some of them do not aware what plagiarism is about. There is no doubt that the sources of information in this age are known as one of the important factors towards the excellencies of students in completing their assignment. However, the issue arises here is does those students used it in the actual way in perfoming their task? The purposes of this study are to look for the perception of the undergraduate students in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor regarding the plagiarism activities and their experiences. The studies on plagiarism among university students have been recognized as an interesting area of study in the academic world and it is important. A study done by Nitterhouse (2003), quoted from McCabe and Trevino (1996), found that the number of students who committed plagiarism increased at university. They added that the plagiarism recently seems to be widespread and growth rapidly among the undergraduate students and the research found that the plagiarism activities were done by more than half of the undergraduates. Due to this problem, the objectives of this study are to find out the level of awareness among Undergraduate Students in plagiarism, to determine the Undergraduate Students knowledge on the sources of information and also to investigate the possible factors that contribute to the plagiarism activities. Taking this view into consideration, a study was conducted amongst Undergraduate Students in UiTM Johor. This study used quantitative method and 5 percent of the respondents are from three different faculties, which are Faculty of Accounting, Faculty of Business Management, and Faculty of Information Management were involved as well. This study used questionnaires as the instruments and those questionnaires were distributed to the selected class. The findings of the study reveal the genuine way of students gaining information and indicate that plagarism do exist in UiTM Johor.

Keywords: Awareness, factors of plagiarisms, plagiarism, sources of information, undergraduate students.



622 Cultural adjustment and Work Productivity among Migrant

Academics in Higher Educational Institutions

A M Sultana1* and Jamil Osman Juraini2

1Faculty of Arts Social Sciemce, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

[email protected] 2Faculty of Human Sciences, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanljong Malim Perak,

Malaysia

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to discuss cultural adjustment and work productivity among the migrant academics in higher educational institutions in Malaysia. Migrant academics in the higher education institution are unrepresented. Therefore, they have been remained undocumented in the analysis in the university space in Malaysian aspect. The article draws on the narratives of 46 migrant dual career academics from 9 different countries who teach several universities in Malaysia. Firstly, the article seeks to determine the cultural adjustment and academic freedom facing migrant academic in their institutions. Secondly, the article narrates migrant academics’ expressions of their work productivity and development efforts to in the host country. The findings suggest that there are several programs could be designed to assist the migrant academics to adapt to their new cultural setting.

Keywords: Academic Performance, Cultural Adjustment, Language Barriers, Migrant



Humanity

580 Stray Animal Mobile App

Raenu Kolandaisamy1*, Kasthuri Subaramaniam1, Indraah Kolandaisamy2 and Lin Siew Li1

1Faculty of Business & Information Science, UCSI University, Jalan Menara Garding, UCSI Heights , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


2School of Business Management, University Utara Malaysia, UUM Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: This research aims to reduce the number of stray animals in Malaysia by way of introducing an app that is convenient for the public to use. Stray animal mobile applications are popular in the overseas, but not so in Malaysia. The current mobile applications provide an ‘Adopt’ function and information of pets only. These type of apps do not give the necessary information to users in handling stray animals. Therefore, the authors decided to develop a prototype of stray animal app for Malaysians. Information gathering was done from the residents of Klang Valley on the nuisance of stray animals. In addition to that, feedback on the proposed prototype was gathered too. A prototype of the app was developed and evaluated with users. Even though the evaluation results were satisfactory, the app still lacked some features. Therefore, the authors have recommended those modifications for future enhancement.

Keywords: Adoption, Animal Injury, Mobile Application, Stray Animal



581 The Influence Of Workplace Support On Job Satisfaction Amongst

Academic Staff In Five Malaysian Public Research Universities

Zarina Begum Ebrahim*, Muhammad Khawari Mustapa, Nurul Ain Mustakim, Noorzalyla Mokhtar and Muna Kameelah Sauid

Faculty of Business And Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka, Malaysia


[email protected]

Abstract: The present study aims to examine the relationship between workplace support and job satisfaction amongst academic staff in five Malaysian Public Research Universities. The population of this study is 12,994 academic staff and the sample size was 325. The sample was obtained using convenience sampling technique, in which information was gathered from elements of the population who are conveniently available at the point of data collection. The workplace support construct is made up of four elements; Perceived organizational support (POS), supervisor support, co-worker support and mentoring. The findings of Pearson correlation analysis indicate workplace support (POS, supervisor support, co-worker support and mentoring) have positive correlation on job satisfaction. Meanwhile, the result of multiple regressions shows only POS and mentoring positively effect on employee job satisfaction. Thus, the greater the extent to which employees perceived that the organization is giving them support and support from mentor to junior employee, the more they feel a moral obligation to keep working for that organization. Still, efforts should be made to improve the existing workplace support in Public Research Universities as it can lead to higher job satisfaction and higher productivity level among the academics staffs.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Research University, Workplace Support,



589 Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Nurses at One Private

Healthcare Center in Malaysia

Noorzalyla Mokhtar *, Megat Fadzil Megat Khairi Azman, Muna Kameelah Sauid, Zarina Begum Ebrahim and Nurul Ain Mustakim

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, Malaysia


[email protected]

Abstract: Present day organizations faced the daunting challenges of offering or determining a competitive package that meet the employees’ needs as it keep increasing and changing. Most of the time when the needs are not fulfilled employee will become dissatisfied and less likely to contribute adequately in the attainment of organization’s vision. There are many factors related to job satisfaction. However this study aims to investigate the association of only several elements that contributed to employees’ job satisfaction. The study was conducted among 123 nurses at one private healthcare center in Malaysia by using questionnaires as the instruments of data collection method. The findings indicate significant relationship among all variable tested which are remuneration, work environment, promotion and fairness of treatment, which represented the most influential factor to employees’ job satisfaction in this particular organization. Thereby the recommendation following the findings is for the organization to continuously treat the employees fairly to improve the employees’ satisfaction in their work.

Keywords: Fairness of Treatment, Job Satisfaction, Promotion, Remuneration, Work Environment



Information Management

421 The Level of University Reporting in Malaysia

Mohd Noor Azli Ali Khan1* and Nurul Afiqah Rozaini2 1Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor,

Malaysia [email protected]

2Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: This paper is an attempt to analyse the disclosure item of Malaysian universities reporting with the extent of quality disclosure index towards the universities reporting. The study has developed 45 items of disclosure index based on framework of Modified Accountability Disclosure (MAD) index. The data were collected throughout 2012 universities annual report. Content analysis was undertaken using the disclosure index. The overall finding reveals that the quality of universities’ 2012 annual report is maintained high which is consistent with the framework. The result empirically proves that 40 items could be used for university reporting checklist to ascertain university reporting’s level of disclosure. The findings showed that the overall level of university reporting started from 15.56 percent to 68.89 percent. The finding also showed that majority of the overall level of university reporting was considered good. This paper offers some insights into current reporting practices of Malaysian universities. The implication of the research findings and future research will also be discussed.

Keywords: Index, Malaysia, Modified Accountability Disclosure, University reporting, Websites



473 Effect of Perceived Security and Privacy Factors on Trust and its

Influence on Continued Usage of Internet Banking among Malaysians

Normalini Md Kassim

School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden Penang, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: The objective of the present study was to identify the impact of perceived security and privacy factors on customer trust and its influence on intention to continue using Internet banking in Malaysia. The participants for this study were individual Internet banking users in Peninsular Malaysia. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed using the drop-off and pick-up (DOPU) technique to bank branch managers who then passed the questionnaires to their customers. A total of 413 respondents completed the questionnaires. The SPSS statistical analysis software package and Partial Least Squares statistical method were used for data analysis and hypothesis testing. The results show that perceived security significantly influences customer trust and consequently intention to continue using Internet banking. Moreover, trust plays a critical role in influencing intention to continue using Internet banking in Malaysia while perceived privacy does not. An understanding of the factors identified in this study will enable Internet banking providers to effectively and efficiently enhance the security of services and thereby promote continued usage of Internet banking among customers. The findings of this study are thus expected to be of great use to Internet banking providers as improvements in Internet banking security will increase business in the long run.

Keywords: Internet, Banking, Security, Privacy, Trust



Language/Linguistic

68 Using YouTube to Encourage English Learning in ESL Classrooms

Sulaila Bakar*, Rosita Aminullah, Jun Nirlawati Mohd Sahidol, Nik Ismail Haron, and Azlini Razali

1Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


Abstract: In a relatively short time YouTube- a video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States - has gained enormous popularity. Created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, the site allows users to upload, view, rate, share and comment on its available contents which includes video clips, TV clips, movie trailers and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. ESL educators have enthusiastically welcomed this video-sharing social network as it provides not only countless hours of exposure to spoken English but also a resource to develop writing skills among the learners. This paper presents discussions and recommendations that will assist ESL educators in making their teaching sessions effective and fun.

Keywords: YouTube, language learning, ESL classrooms



90 Implicature in Blog Writing towards Drama

Nik Ismail Harun1*, Normaliza Abd Rahim2, Badli Esham Ahmad1 and Mohd Rozaidi Ismail1

1Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka Pahang


Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor

[email protected]

Abstract: This study focuses on implicature in blog writing among university students. The objectives of the study were to discuss the written discourse in students’ blogs. One Malay drama namely, Mariam Kampung Putat was selected for the purpose of the study. Nine students from Multimedia language class were involved in the study. The subjects were to view the drama and express their views and opinions including their reflections on characters and storylines of the drama in their posts. The results showed that all the subjects managed to express their views and opinions pertaining to the drama. This showed that the subjects understood the storyline of the drama. They managed to relate it with their everyday lives and furthermore, the storyline consists of values. It is hoped that future studies will focus on other Malay dramas.

Key words: written discourse, blog writing, drama, websites



295 Using Tools In The Virtual World To Teach New Words In The

Chinese Fantasy Novel

Checkmeng Bok1*, Yingsoon Goh2 and Soo Yow Phong2

1Universiti Teknologi MARA (Pahang), Lintasan Semarak, 26400 Bandar Jengka, Pahang [email protected]

2Universiti Teknologi MARA (Terengganu), 23000, Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia [email protected]

Tools in the virtual world can be used to teach new words in the Chinese fantasy novel. The purpose is to amplify quality teaching of Chinese as a foreign language. These tools in the virtual world have the potential to be effective learning tools to assist students in expanding their commands of new words from the Chinese fantasy novels. In this study, a pilot test was conducted at UiTM (Terengganu) using a group of 34 students as samples. These students were exposed to 3 tools in the virtual worlds to learn new words in the Chinese fantasy novels. These tools in the virtual world are google docs, Basecamp, and wiggio. Students were to learn new words, discuss the meaning of the new words, make sentences using the new words learned and discuss if the sentences made were correct of not. Each of the tools in the virtual world was used for 3 weeks. After 9 weeks of access to these learning materials, students were asked to rank the usefulness of these tools in the virtual world in supporting their expansion of vocabulary. The result of the study showed that there were no significant differences in the ranking of these tools in the virtual world. The study also put on the view that without quality instructor supervision these tools in the virtual world are merely cognitive candy.

Keywords: new words, Chinese fantasy novel, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, tools, virtual world



380 Language Use as Audience Design: The Dichotomy of Language Choice in Content-Based Classrooms in a Malaysian University

Kamisah Ariffin*, Norzie Diana Baharum and Rahimah Abd Wahab

Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


Abstract: The language policy in UniversitiTeknologi MARA (UiTM) clearly stipulates that English should be used as the medium of instruction in all programmes taught (Surat PekelilingTNC[100-UiTM (TNC(A) 1/1, 7 May 2003). However, it has been observed that such language policy cannot oversimplify the complexities of the actual language use in the (at least) bilingual context of interaction in the classroom. This paper sets to present and discuss the extensive use of both BM and English in the formal classroom setting in Universiti Teknologi MARA despite the stipulated language policy. The data were represented by the discourse of content-based classroom sessions. The findings suggest language choice was highly governed by the social and psychological variables of the speakers. This paper, however, only focuses on speakers’ language choice and use as audience design in the context of interaction. Using Bell’s (1984; 2001) audience design model as a framework, the data indicate that the impact of the audience on the speakers’ speech style depends on how they ratify and accommodate the audience in terms of their norms of interaction, competence, linguistic awareness and accommodation of the audience’s needs. In addition, speakers’ style-shifting in response to topic(s) is also due to the association of topics with the audience. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the sociolinguistic phenomena in real communication, by providing real examples from a situated discourse. The findings have shown that the regulation of the institutional language policy has oversimplified the complexities of the actual language use in a bilingual/multilingual context of interaction.

Keywords: audience design, language choice, language use, classroom discourse



384 Linguistic Landscapes in Putrajaya: Competing Codes and Choice

Kamisah Ariffin¹*, Geraldine de Mello², Misyana Susanti Husin², Aini Andria Shirin Anuardin3 and Nur Hidayatulshima Omar²

1Academy of Language Studies, UniversitiTeknologi MARA Pahang [email protected]

2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

3Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor [email protected]

Abstract: Linguistic landscape (LL) is defined as the visibility and salience of languages on public and commercial signs in a given territory or region. In Malaysia, these signs are both a product of governmental planning and demographics. For example, the Malaysian subsidiaries of the Local Council by-laws (Undang-undang Kecil Majlis Perbandaran) and the National Language Act (Akta Bahasa Kebangsaan) stipulate that Bahasa Malaysia (BM) must be used for the public signboards and road names. Adopting and adapting Sunwani’s (2005) framework of uni-, bi-, and multilingual store signboards and the respective language(s) used, this study specifically examines the linguistic landscape in Putrajaya, the centre of government administration in Malaysia, to see whether the language act has been adhered to. Pictorial data of the shop signs within the commercial area of Putrajaya were collected and the analysis recorded the frequency of language use (in the shop signs) according to the types described in the framework. The data indicate that despite the clear language policy, shop signs in Putrajaya may consist of unilingual and bilingual signs in BM, English, Chinese and Tamil. The data also suggest that the language(s) used highly depends on the business products, commercial advantages that the language(s) can bring to the business and the business status that the owners want to project. Such language use creates an important indication of choice and juxtaposition of languages used in a multilingual country as well as in the business domain.

Keywords: Linguistic Landscape, Language Use, Language Choice



496 Pengaruh Bahasa Pertama Dalam Sebutan Bahasa Arab

Ahmad Zulfadhli bin Nokman1, Azman Che Mat1*, Ahmad Fakrulazizi Abu Bakar2,

Nor Shaifura Musilehat2 dan Ahmad Nazuki@Marzuki Yaakub1

1Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, UiTM Terengganu, Kampus Dungun, Terengganu [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected] 2Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, UiTM Terengganu, Kampus Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu


Abstrak: Kemahiran pertuturan merupakan satu komponen kemahiran bahasa yang penting untuk dikuasai oleh pelajar bahasa asing. Banyak kajian yang telah dilakukan berkaitan dengan kemahiran pertuturan bahasa Arab di Malaysia. Ia meliputi peringkat pendididikan rendah sehinggalah ke pendidikan tinggi. Kajian ini melihat bahawa latar belakang pelajar yang berbeza menyumbang kepada kemahiran ini, khususnya pengaruh bahasa pertama atau bahasa harian pelajar. Hal ini kerana penggunaan organ pertuturan adalah berbeza untuk menghasilkan bunyi dalam sesuatu bahasa. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti pengaruh bahasa pertama dalam sebutan bahasa Arab. Metodologi yang digunakan ialah pendekatan kualitatif untuk tujuan mengumpul, menganalisis dan menilai data yang diperolehi. Dua orang peserta kajian telah dipilih untuk mencapai maksud tersebut dengan mengadakan ujian sebutan berasaskan instrumen yang dibangunkan sendiri oleh penyelidik. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan memang wujud pengaruh bahasa pertama dalam sebutan bahasa Arab peserta. Namun begitu, kajian yang lebih menyeluruh perlu dijalankan untuk mendapatkan gambaran yang lebih persis dan jitu pada masa akan datang.

Kata Kunci: sebutan, bahasa pertama, bahasa Arab, pengaruh



573 Gaya Bahasa Perintah: Satu Kajian Kontrastif antara Bahasa Arab

dengan Bahasa Melayu

Fauzi Azmi* dan Muhamad Zaidi Zakaria

Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Kampus Raub, Pahang, Malaysia


Abstrak: Ayat perintah terdapat di dalam bahasa Arab dan bahasa Melayu. Dalam bahasa Arab perbincangan ayat perintah sehingga mencapai ke tahap wacana yang melibatkan gaya bahasa dan stilistik. Sementara ayat perintah dalam bahasa Melayu dibincangkan pada tahap struktur ayat atau dalam kerangka sintaksis. Sedangan pada realiti dan penggunaan ayat perintah bahasa Melayu juga terdapat unsur-unsur yang mencapai perbincangan di tahap wacana. Justeru kajian kontrastif ini diaplikasi untuk mengenal pasti persamaan dan perbezaan gaya bahasa perintah dalam bahasa Arab dan bahasa Melayu Kajian linguistik kontrastif diaplikasikan bagi memudahkan pengajaran, pembelajaran dan penterjemahan bahasa bahasa kedua. Kajian ini merupakan kajian perpustakaan, kajian deskriptif dan analisis kontras berdasarkan teori struktural. Objektif kajian ialah untuk memaparkan aspek persamaan dan perbezaan dalam kedua-dua bahasa ini bagi membantu para pelajar untuk menguasai topik ini dengan lebih efisyen dan efektif. Dapatan kajian menjelaskan terdapat tujuh persamaan dan sembilan perbezaan gaya bahasa perintah dalam kedua-dua bahasa ini.

Kata kunci : Gaya bahasa, kajian kontrastif, bahasa Arab, bahasa Melayu



574 Ambiguity In Holy Quran Commentaries: The Use Of Polysemic

Words “Imam & Ummah”

Saiful Johari Musahar*, Husna Talib, Roselina Musahar, Fauzi Azmi and Muhammad Zaidi Zakaria

Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, 26400 Bandar Tun Razak Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia


[email protected]

Abstract: This paper aims to describe the multiple meanings of the polysemic words “Imam dan Ummah” in the Holy Quran as translated into Malay and English languages. Based on the observation, researchers found 5 “imam” words and 47 “ummah” words mentioned in the Holy Quran. These polysemic words were chosen and analyzed in order to observe the precision of their translated meanings by comparing them with the various meanings mentioned by the Arabic scholars. The data was collected from the Tafsir Pimpinan al-Rahman which is officially used in Malaysia and The Holy Quran: English translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. The collected data was analyzed based on Arabic polysemic knowledge and Quranic commentaries. The results show that tafsir Pimpinan al-Rahman mostly resort to using separate additional explanation to ensure that the intended meaning is successfully conveyed to the readers, whilst Yusuf Ali, in most cases choose to translate the words literally. The study will benefit Malay and English readers by providing a deeper and more precise meaning of both words.

Keywords: ambiguous meaning, analysis, Arabic Polysemy, imam, ummah



578 Eliciting elements of higher order thinking skills in the higher

secondary examination question structure in Japan and Malaysia

Aznur Aisyah1*, Khazriyati Salehuddin1, Idris Aman1, Ruhizan Mohammad Yasin2

and Nezu Mimiko3 1Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi,

Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

2Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

3Fuji International Japanese Language Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

Abstract: This study was aimed at eliciting the elements of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Japan through the Senta Shiken (センター試験, henceforth, SS) examination paper, which is a standardized summative examination at the end of Japanese students’ schooling. The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Malaysian Certificate of Education was also used to compare the structure of examination questions in these two countries. This paper discusses the findings in the experimental session that was carried out in order to identify the experience of students in answering the two forms of questions, namely SPM and SS. A total of three questions of the Physics subject from the same topic in SPM and SS were selected to be answered by the study’s respondents that comprised of eleven students (three females and eight males). The problem solving process was performed on the computer using the mouse by the respondents and was recorded in the JING application. An interview session was also carried out after the respondents had completed the experimental session in order to help the analysis of the students’ experience of answering the SPM and SS examination questions. Results of the study show that the structure of the SS questions in Japan can encourage students to think more critically compared to the structure of the SPM questions. It is hoped that the findings of this study can provide guidance to education sector in Malaysia.

Keywords: Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Senta Shiken, Japan, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate of Education), Physics



Law

178 Understanding The Law On Public And Private Nuisance And Its Relation With Protection Of The Environment In The Cameron

Highland

Mohamad Sabri Yusof

Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: The aim of the law of nuisance is to provide comfort and protections to persons who have proprietary interests as well as to members of society generally from any encroachment of the rights and interests, and enjoyment of a peaceful surrounding environment. The unreasonable interference to the individual or collective rights and enjoyment of the surrounding environment might come in many form and sources. Such interference may be a nuisance to the eyes, ears and nose and courses irritation to our skin and body, mind and health, and the welfare of the society at large. What may be a nuisance or an acceptable behavior or conduct may also differ from one view to another inter alia depending on cultural and religious background, western or eastern view point, or even demographic or geographical perspective. Such encroachment also evidence in the Cameron Highland which greatly affected livelihood of the indigenous semai peoples and the flora and fauna and the ever important tourism industry.

Keywords: Nuisance, Environmental Protection, Semai, Cameron Highland



329 Difficulties in Conforming to the Common Law Duties of Innkeepers

and the Innkeepers Act 1952 Among Hoteliers in Melaka

Yuhanza Othman1*, Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustaffa 2, Ida Rahayu Mahat2, Ekmil Krisnawati Erlen Joni2 and Najihah Hanisah Marmaya1

1Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected] 2Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, Lendu, Melaka,

Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected]

Abstract: In Malaysia, there is no specific governing law pertaining to the legal duties of the innkeepers. Therefore, the common law is adopted to uphold the rights of guests in hotels. The objective of this recent study is to examine the uniformity in the application ofthe common law duties and those under the Innkeepers Act 1952 among hoteliers in Melaka. A doctrinal research was adopted in this study and responses from 26 respondents were taken. The result showed that there is no uniformity in the application of the common law duties among hoteliers in Melaka. Moreover, the existence of lacuna in the Innkeepers Act 1952 has caused non-conformity on the part of the hoteliers in upholding the rights of the guests. Most of the hotels tend to deviate from the Innkeepers Act 1952. It is hoped that this recent study may shed a light to the policy makers, hoteliers and the public to urge for a specific law on duties of the innkeepers to uphold the rights of guests. The current doctrinal research is a qualitative study since it did not involve any statistical analysis of the data. On the other hand, the result would have probably been different or more investigative, if consideration was made to conduct a non-doctrinal research to argue the findings of the study.

Keywords: Common law duties, Duties of innkeepers, Hoteliers, Guest, The Innkeepers Act 1952.



337 Legal Framework Governing Waqf Implementation in Malaysian

Universities: Lessons Learnt From Turkish Legal Frameworks

Rohayati Hussin1*, Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid2 and Noor Inayah Yaakub3

1Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM) Kedah [email protected]

2Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM) Perlis [email protected]

3Director, Global Wisdom Academy, Islamic Universiti of Malaysia (IUM). [email protected]

Abstract: At present, there is no precise legal framework in governing waqf implementation in Malaysian universities. Under the existing Malaysian legal provisions, the State Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) is the sole trustee of waqf either waqf am or waqf khas. Thus, in creating waqf, universities must get the permission from the SIRC beforehand even though they are governed under their own higher education laws. Nevertheless, SIRC in each state does not provide a clear framework on how universities based on waqf should be governed as they are under the power of Minister of Higher Education. Consequently, the are various ways of implementing waqf in Malaysian universities as well as no standard framework on the management of these institutions. Likewise, in Turkey there are comprehensive laws regulating their waqf (foundation) universities as well as their waqf universities management. This study has incorporated qualitative and exploratory approaches. In summary, the researchers opine that the existing legal frameworks governing the implementation of waqf in Malaysian universities require some enhancement and improvement to suit the need of the institutions. In fact, the reference could be made to Turkish frameworks as they have the best model to be learnt and adopted in Malaysian context wherever appropriate.

Keywords: Education, Foundation, Framework, University, and Waqf



338 Corrective and Retributive Justice Model for Trespass of Waqf Land

Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid1* and Rohayati Hussin2

1 Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM) Perlis [email protected]

2Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, (UiTM) Kedah [email protected]

Abstract: Section 425 of the National Land Code 1965 (NLC) provides the penalty of RM 10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year to the trespasser of waqf land in this country. Though the law is clear, it is very disappointing that the remedies are not commensurate with losses incurred. Taking into account the economic situation in the country, the penalty is very unreasonable. It has not yet calculated the area of land encroached upon, the current market value of the land encroached upon, the total profit earned by the invaders, the losses incurred by the State Islamic Religious Council (as a sole trustee for waqf in this country), as well as costs incurred during the claims, litigation and enforcement cases. As such, it is essential that the remedies will be replaced with the Corrective and Retributive Justice Model as a better alternative model in solving the issue of trespass of waqf land. Considering the main aim of the study is to achieve justice and fairness for trespass of waqf land cases therefore, this study employs doctrinal research. The data collected are analyzed using the content analysis method. In brief, the researchers opine that these combined models hold key to more adequate and comprehensive remedies in providing punishment for trespass of waqf land case.

Keywords: Corrective, Land, Retributive, Trespass and Waqf



349 Legal Awareness on Copyright Protection among Tertiary Students

in Malaysia

Zeti Zuryani Mohd Zakuan1, Ida Rosnita Ismail2*

1Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia [email protected]

2UKM-Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Higher education institutions around the world are very concerned about copyright infringement as some of the institutions have faced high profile lawsuits due to copyright infringement committed by the students. Copyright infringement in higher education institutions become possible due to file sharing programs which make it easy for students to download and share copyrighted content via institutions network. In Malaysia, the government has established institutional framework as well as legal framework in order to overcome this problem. However, the government need to involve in educating the students as well as the society regarding copyright infringement. Awareness of the law might be able to prevent students from committing the offence in the future. This study aimed to identify tertiary students’ legal awareness on copyright protection for digital contents. A total of 400 survey questionnaires were distributed at various higher education institutions in Malaysia. The result suggests that taking ethics/law courses do not have an effect on legal awareness on copyright protection.

Keywords: Copyright, Legal awareness, Malaysia, Tertiary students



366 Negligence in Child Care Centres: Law vs Reality in Malaysia

Ekmil Krisnawati Erlen Joni*, Salmiah Salleh, Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustafa, Aliyah Abdullah, Ida Rahayu Mahat and Yuhanza Othman

1Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, KM 26 Jalan Lendu 7800 Alor Gajah Melaka, Malaysia



Abstract: Childcare centres (CCC) are important for the development of early childhood education in helping to shape the nation’s future leaders. Currently, there are 3729 registered CCC in Malaysia in 2014 as compared to only 522 in 2010. It shows the demand for CCC is increasing among dual career parents to enable them to enter the workforce. CCC has a legal duty to exercise reasonable care and supervision to ensure that all the children are safe in their care.The Child Care Centre Act 1984 was enacted to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the child. Nevertheless it is disheartening that there are still cases of children dying or suffering due to negligence of the CCC despite having a specific legislation. The issue of non-compliance among the CCC to the law is questionable. Hence, this paper attempts to identify the weaknesses of the existing law pertaining to the protection of children in CCC in Malaysia and compare the laws prevalent in a neighbouring country. This research applied a doctrinal approach which is qualitative study since it does not involve statistical analysis of the data. It is hoped that this paper would provide some guidelines to overcome negligence in CCC. The contribution of the study are significant to the government to assist in controlling the CCC in order to protect children from any harm as they are the most valuable resources of the nation.

Keywords: Child, Childcare Centres, Duty of care, Negligence, Protection



546 A Need for Regulatory Framework of Nominated Property in

Malaysia: An Issue of Rights and Duties of Nominee

Siti Asishah Hassan1* and Rusnadewi Abdul Rashid2

1Postgraduate Student at Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA [email protected]

2Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, [email protected]

Abstract: For Muslims, a nominee shall be regarded as mere executor or trustee and not an absolute beneficiary of the nominated property. Thus, the nominee is responsible to distribute the deceased property to the beneficiaries according to faraid rules. Nevertheless, the problems arise when the nominee misuses the property for his own benefits. Consequently, it leads to the violation of property rights of Muslims beneficiaries and may cause disputes and hostility among the nominee and the beneficiaries that could destroy the family institution and ummah in entirety. This research is based on qualitative content analysis methodology. It mainly aims to discuss the legal rights and duties of nominee and it seeks to identify the laws applicable in resolving the issues and problems relating to nominee. This paper provides some useful input to the public and proposes some recommendations for some related institutions and the policy makers in implementing the relevant laws and policy on matters relating to nominee in the administration Muslims property in Malaysia.

Keywords: nominee; executor; trustee; nominated property



Marketing

501 The Influence of management competencies and internal marketing

knowledge toward internal marketing performance

Samsudin Wahab, Muhamad Fairos Mohd Shah and Syafiqah Nasuha Faisalmein

Universiti Teknologi MARA Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang

Abstract: Know day’s management facing very challenging issues regarding man power and human resources management. Generation X come with new ideology and perception, recently this group of people simply replace by another generation which is call generation Y. Many complain about this generation in term of self discipline, attitude toward boss and negative characters toward job order and instruction. This research is to investigate relationship of internal marketing knowledge and management competencies of staff towards internal marketing performance. The populations for the study are banking staff from a popular bank name located Kuala Lumpur, simple random sampling was selected from the target populations, which were employees from commercial bank. Data collection resulted in 70 answers from the commercial bank’s employees. Based on the finding, the result showed that, internal marketing knowledge and management competencies are two anchor factors in determining internal marketing performance. Further recommendation has been attached at the end of paper for the betterment of marketing management in a banking industry in Malaysia.

Keywords: Internal Marketing, Knowledge, Banking, Competencies



Natural Heritage

84 Culture and Ethnic Impressions: Decorative Arts of Batek

Tembeling, Pahang

Mohd Yusri Mohamad Noor1*, Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Sharif1, and Liza Marziana Mohamad2

1Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang, Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang

[email protected]; [email protected],my

2Faculty of Arts and Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Alor Gajah, Melaka [email protected]

Abstract: The traditional carvings and handicrafts of Batek of Tembeling in Pahang, Malaysia used to interest visitors of Kuala Tahan National Park. However, recent natural calamities such as excessive logging, the massive flood of 2014 and el-Nino have reduced the number of tourists. The present paper discusses the decorative carvings produced by the Batek through their cultural sense and the Batek’s challenges in merchandising their products. The purpose of the study is to understand the Batek carving senses, problems and future plans for the sustainability of the traditional industry. It is suggested that these decorative arts signify a close relationship of the Batek with the environment. The decorations are also governed by the tools used, perception and the skill of the carver. Through observation-participation method, the carvings were primarily photographed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with the Batek representatives and a local tourist guide. The interview transcript was coded using the Atlas.ti software. Among the issues disclosed were Batek reluctance to keep abreast with demands, poor co-operation between the Batek and tour agents, and lastly the possible loss of heritage

Keywords: Batek Hep’, decorative arts.



Politics

534 Politics Of Development: Demand For Rural Sustainable

Development In Sarawak

Nur Aida Haji Kipli

Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

[email protected]

Abstract: Politics of development is a total commitment to any physical and tangible kind of material development by using the power of politics to make sure the achievement of the development objectives. Barisan Nasional as the major ruling party in Sarawak by all means should consistently focus on their people at rural area. Thus, this is a qualitative method of study emphasizes on the concept of political development by Sarawak politics as their key determinant factor to sustain rural development. The ruling party whether at the top or grass roots level must be aware of their vital roles as the representatives of the people.

Keywords: Development in Sarawak, Politics of Development, Rural Sustainable, Ruling Party, Sarawak Politics



Psychology

490 Stress, Anxiety and Depression: Its Relationship With Quality of Life

Among Flood Victims

Johana Johari and Najib Ahmad Marzuki* 1School of Applied Psychology, Social Work and Policy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok,

Kedah, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: Natural disasters such as floods often leave psychological impact on victims. This study addresses the relationship between stress, anxiety and depression among flood victims and its relationship with quality of life. A total of 294 flood victims in the district of Kubang Pasu, Kedah, Malaysia were chosen as samples for this study. The study utilized the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) to measure stress, anxiety and depression while the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREFF) and the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IESR) was utilized to measure quality of life. Results indicated that stress, anxiety and depression have significant negative association with quality of life. In addition, stress and anxiety were found to be significant predictors to quality of life. Effective and efficient social and infrastructural support from the government, relevant authorities and agencies as well as from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are needed to further strengthen and enhance the overall quality of life of flood victims.

Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Flood, Stress, Quality of life



Religious Studies

31 Usefulness and Effectiveness of Mind Mapping: An Analysis of

CTU101 and CTU151 Courses

Norazmi Anas1*, Shahril Nizam Zulkipli1, Mohd. Syukri Mod Noor1, Abd. Munir Mohamed Noh1, Mohamed Imran Mohamed Ariff2, Zulkifli Mohd. Ghazali2, Intan

Noorazlina Abdul Rahim3 and Hartini Mohd Rosli3

1Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Tapah Campus, Perak, Malaysia


2Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Tapah Campus, Perak, Malaysia

[email protected]; [email protected] 3Department of General Studies, Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia


Abstract: Mind mapping is a graphical depiction of a topic or idea, and their relationship in a hierarchy/level which helps to increase the teaching and learning process in a classroom. The graphical depiction through the process of imaging and manipulating complex sets enhances students: (1) memorization, (2) critical analysis and (3) conceptual understanding. Furthermore, this process is able to motivate students thus making them more active in class. This paper investigates the :( 1) usefulness and (2) effectiveness of the mind mapping concept in the: (1) CTU101 (Basic Principles of Islam) and (2) CTU151 (Islamic Thought and Civilization) course respectively. These courses are among the introduction level courses at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. The research presented in this paper was conducted using a survey (structured questionnaire). Participants were students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perak Branch, Tapah Campus. This finding provides empirical evidence that mind mapping concepts help in the classroom teaching and learning. Finally, the findings from this research will be used in the development of the I-MAPS application program that can be accessed through means of technology as an effort to increase students’ knowledge understanding.

Keywords: Usefulness, Effectiveness, Mind Mapping, CTU101 and CTU151



63 Understanding of the Islamic Debt Concept: A Study among

Government Servant

Mohd Kamal Azman Jusoh, Norhapizah Mohd Burhan, Asjad Mohamed, Wan Azmi Wan Ahmad, Amiruldin Md Sham and Mohammad Yusof Hassan

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pahang, Lintasan Semarak, 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Jengka, Pahang



Abstract: In today's modern phenomenon, having debt has become the norm in life. The modern and latest of the current transaction such as the introduction of credit cards and installment payment scheme facilities have facilitated a debt society. Additionally, with the attractions and promotion of financial institutions that offer debt financing scheme which has influenced the society being trapped into the midst of serious debt, especially for debtors who are over-lust and do not have a proper plan in making debt. In 2010, the Malaysian community household debt is the highest in Asia and total RM 7.3 billion for nonpayment loan household debt in 2014. In 2009 total of 1,086 public servants had been declared bankrupt by the Insolvency Department. The majority of 72.74% are male employees, while only 27.26% are female employees. The existence of bankruptcy cases not only has tarnished the image of the public sector, but it also greatly affects the individuals involved. The bankrupt employees will lose their pension benefit when they are retired. This phenomenon is very shocking as the concept of Islamic debt has been discussed thoroughly in Islamic jurisprudence. It is the main foundation and guidance to the Muslim debtor and creditor. With that a study should be conducted to identify the level of understanding of the public servant regarding the concept and ethics of debt prescribed in Islam. This paper will discuss about the comparison level understanding of government servant in UiTM regarding the debt concept in Islam. Data in this paper is obtained from the questionnaire involving 690 respondents in UiTM Shah Alam, Pahang and Penang, which consists of academic and administrative staff who are Muslims. Data is analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Three variables, namely the location, grade and level of education were analyzed with the level understanding of “Akhlaq Mahmudah”. The findings showed that the level of education and grade were significant differences in the understanding of the concept of “Akhlaq Mahmudah”

Keywords: Islamic Debt, Government Servant



Sustainable Development

379 Malaysian Household Perception Towards Recycling and Waste

Generation: A Case Study at Northern Region Housing Area

Adrina Rosseira Abu Talip*, Nik Zunaidi Draman, Juliana Martin, Herda Balqis Ismail, Asmawati Che Hasan and Mohd Amran Hasbullah

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected];


Abstract: In Malaysia, the common disposal method practiced is landfill. This is due to the low cost in maintenance and operation and it can dispose almost all classification and types of waste. There are several disadvantages of practicing this disposal method. It might contribute to many environmental problems such as air, water and soil pollution which might affect the ecosystem, health and social life due to improper of operation, maintenance and management. In addition, nowadays Malaysia is battled with the landfill’s area due to the increases of the waste generation. In line with this matter, this study is conducted to determine the household’s level of awareness towards recycling. Recycling might help to minimize the problems by reducing the amount of waste to be disposed at the landfill. If Malaysian concern and have awareness to practice recycling in their daily life, the issue of scarce area for landfill can be manage, thus improve the community’s quality of life. Thirty five (35) houses in Taman Sutera Prima were randomly selected and the average people per household is five (5). A set of questionnaire was distributed to attain the respondent’s level of awareness on waste recycling. The findings indicate that the recycling awareness amongst the respondent was moderate (65.7%). Moreover, the value of R2 obtained from this study show a good correlation between number of people per household and waste generation. The R2 value = 0.78458 indicates that the increment in numbers of people per household may increase the amount of waste generation. As a conclusion, even though the waste generation is increasing due the increasing in numbers of people, 77.1% of the respondent practice recycling in their daily life. Thus, local authority need to locate more recycle bins near the housing area to encourage the people who acquired the high and moderate awareness (100%) but not practice the recycling (22.9%) to practice the recycling in their daily life. Indirectly, this might help to minimize the issue on the landfill area.

Keywords: awareness, disposal, landfill, recycling, solid waste



423 Sustainable Management of Setiu Wetlands Ecosystem Services: The Attitude and Perception Analysis of Mangrove Forest Conservation

From Non-Users Perspective

Wan Noorwatie W. Ibrahim1, Roseliza Mat Alipiah2 and Nik Fuad Nik Mohd. Kamil2

1Faculty of Economic and Management, University College Bestari, Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia

[email protected] 2School of Social and Economic Developmet, University Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala

Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract: The mangroves in Setiu Wetlands (SW) is valuable not only ecologically but also in terms of its rich biodiversity. It is a habitat for many species of invertebrates including tiger shrimp, fish and crabs and other benthic organisms. Hence maintaining the ecosystem functions and services of Setiu Wetland is extremely important. Human being assess ecosystem services in terms of benefits to themselves. They tend to convert this ecosystems to other activities purely on economic ground. Understanding the importance of the ecological function of mangroves should be the basis for converting mangroves to alternative uses. The impact on all stakeholders should be considered. This paper provides information gathered from stakeholders on the importance of the functions and services provided by SW. The aim is to prevent the depreciation of natural products and ecological services generated by the system. The results of interviews carried out in four districts in Terengganu showed that the respondents understand the importance of mangroves function and stated that the mangrove forest in SW should be conserved.

Keywords: Setiu Wetlands, mangroves, ecosystems

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