This study examines the influence of economic and non-economic factors on happiness in Malaysia. Non-economic factors include demographic and political variables, while the economic determinants focus on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and government expenditure. Non-economic data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, generalized ordered logit regression (gologit2), and marginal effect tests; whereas economic factors were examined by using descriptive and multiple regression analyses. The results show that health, financial situation, importance of God, income, number of children, employment status, and leisure time are positively and significantly associated with happiness. In contrast, age and education are negatively related to happiness, with the negative effect of education attributed to higher expectations and frustration. Political and social factors such as freedom of choice, democracy, trust in government, and incumbent voting also positively influence happiness. Apart o.....

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Pelaksanaan Kelas Agama dan Fardu Ain (KAFA) di Malaysia pada hari ini telah mencapai kemajuan bukan hanya di peringkat sekolah rendah malah di peringkat sekolah menengah juga. Ini menunjukkan guru KAFA memainkan peranan penting dalam memperkasakan amalan pengajaran guru. Kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk membincangkan amalan pengajaran yang dilaksanakan oleh guru Kelas Kafa Menengah (KKM) di Negeri Selangor yang melibatkan kesediaan guru serta kaedah yang dilaksanakan oleh guru. Teori Ibnu Khaldun digunakan dalam kajian ini bagi mengenal pasti kaedah yang dilaksanakan di KKM. Kajian ini melibatkan 56 guru yang mengajar KKM di Negeri Selangor. Reka bentuk kajian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan kaedah tinjauan (survey research) yang menggunakan instrumen soal selidik sebagai alat kajian digunakan dalam kajian ini. Kaedah analisis data dalam kajian ini adalah menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis inferensi menggunakan peratus, min, sisihan piawai, Ujian t-Test, ANOVA dan Korelasi .....

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Kajian ini adalah mengenai aspek pemaknaan dalam perkamusan Melayu, dengan tumpuan khusus terhadap  Kamus  Melayu  Inggeris  Dewan.  Aspek makna yang dibincangkan ialah aspek huraian definisi  mengikut amalan pendefinisian COBUILD. Setiap kata entri yang dikaji dihuraikan maknanya  berdasarkan analisis terhadap data korpus berkomputer. Tesis ini mengandungi enam bab. Bab I membincangkan latar belakang kajian, tujuan kajian, skop  kajian dan metodologi kajian. Bab II pula membincangkan  konvensi  leksikografi  dan  amalan  pendefinisian oleh projek COBUILD dan Kamus Dewan. Bab  III  menerangkan  data  korpusberkomputer,  iaitu peranti utama yang digunakan untuk mentakrif sesuatu kata entri.  Bab ini turut membincangkan baris-baris konkordans, iaitu datayang dikeluarkan daripada data korpus berkomputer.  Daripada  baris-baris  konkordans  ini,  makna ditentukan berdasarkan kolokasi kata. Bab IV pula menghuraikan makna perkataan memotong  berdasarkan  b.....

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Kajian ini dijalank:an untuk melihat unsur-unsur estetika dan simbolik dalam persembahan dikir  barat Kelantan iaitu mengkaji apakah simbol-simbol yang dapat diterjemahkan melalui  struktur dalam  persembahan  dikir  barat  yang diaplikasi  dalam kehidupan nilai dan norma masyarakat Melayu.  Penelitian telah dikhususkan terhadap lagu-lagu nyanyian dikir barat Halim Yazid. Unsur-unsur  keindahan melalui penonjolan sastera tradisional dan sastera moden yang berkait rapat dengan nilai  dan norma masyarakat Melayu yang cukup tinggi nilainya di samping melihat perubahan dalam dikir  barat yang dibawa oleh Halim Yazid. Kaedah kajian melalui penyelidikan perpustakaan dan mengkaji 50  buah lagu-lagu dikir barat Halim Yazid dalam lima buah album yang dihasilkannya dan akhir kajian  diutarakan cadangan untuk memperkasakan  lagi dikir barat di mata masyarakat  ..

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This study aims to delineate the developmental trajectory of modal semantics in Mandarin-speaking young children, to map the relationship between modality and its formal expressions, and to reveal the cognitive mechanisms of subjectification in acquisition. Drawing on the Chinese Children_s Multimodal Speech Corpus, it analyses longitudinal data from three children aged 1_4 to investigate the acquisition of modal verbs, modal adverbs, and modal particles with respect to onset age, frequency distribution, and semantic functions. A mixed-methods approach is employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses, comparison, statistical examination, and exemplification, as well as static distribution and dynamic investigation. The findings indicate that children_s acquisition of modality is comprehensive, with the order of development progressing _from outside to inside_: modal particles > modal verbs > modal adverbs. The direction of semantic growth is also clear: from root modality t.....

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This study aims to identify the characteristics of Chinese ancient inscriptions and their application in contemporary Chinese calligraphy. Drawing from established theories in Chinese calligraphy and relevant literature, including the Theory of Chinese Calligraphy adapted from Chen (2022), the study delves into the intricate details of Chinese ancient inscriptions. Data collection methods included a comprehensive review of literature and visual analysis, guided by the principle of "Qi," to elucidate the underlying characteristics embedded in ancient inscriptions. Additionally, a comparison of contemporary calligraphy artists' artworks was undertaken using Feldman's Model of Art Criticism. The findings reveal the profound interplay between angular and circular brushwork, showcasing the technical skill and artistic expression inherent in Chinese calligraphy. Moreover, the study demonstrates how these characteristics are translated into contemporary Chinese calligraphy through the works o.....

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The residents need a shelter or known as residential unit for them to do their daily activities and for mean of security and privacy. The professional construction members for instance interior designers, architects, planners and others should be well-thought-out of the residents_ preferences on interior finishes as they are very important to guide the residents to become accustomed with their living environment. The consideration of the residents_ preferences on interior floor finishes may increase their satisfaction degree. Interior floor finishes give more impact to interior living environment as they are the elements that the residents step on every day instead of wall or ceiling. The aim is to identify the most chosen selection criteria of beauty of interior floor finishes. Beauty is one of the selection criteria on interior floor finishes that should be specified more as it is the first thing visually seen by human beings. The selection criteria of beauty are colour, texture, pat.....

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The Malaysian government's Film Censorship Board, known as Lembaga Penapis Filem, has been in charge of film censorship for the past few years (LPF). Therefore, this research aims to examine the impact of local and foreign film censorship on young adult_s behaviour in Malaysia. This study is based on qualitative data obtained through a narrative literature review, drawing from fifteen journal articles about the research topic identified using Google Scholar from 2019 to 2023. According to the survey, there is a worrying trend among Malaysian young adults. They are becoming more likely to access sensitive information against the LPF's restrictions, especially in areas like politics, religion, and homosexuality. This conduct not only highlights a violation of censorship standards but also acts as an influence in influencing the opinions, convictions, and cultural awareness of the young adult population. According to the study, these encounters have a big impact on how people understand a.....

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This past five years has seen a drastic reform takes over in English Language Education. The reform prompts a significant change in the field of teaching, learning and the assessment system. To note, the recent implementation of CEFR-aligned Classroom-Based Assessment (CEFR CBA) demands teachers to be a comprehensive implementer in assessing students within their teaching and learning practices. As this enactment is concerned, teachers_ professional development (TPD) program plays the crucial roles to ensure teachers are well equipped with the content and pedagogical knowledge in the new policy. TPD has become an important professional learning medium for teachers in the aim of increasing their professionalism to enact educational change. Hence, this study was conducted to explore the enactment of teachers_ professional development program within two main contexts which are at the meso (school) and macro (education department) level. This study revealed that the enactment of TPD progra.....

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Artikel ini memfokuskan tentang peranan yang dimainkan oleh Kesultanan Pahang dalam aspek politik Malaysia. Perbincangan akan berkisar tentang peranan yang dimainkan oleh Kesultanan Pahang dalam mengusahakan normalisasi hubungan Malaysia dengan Brunei pada tahun 1977 sehingga 1980. Artikel ini dihasilkan dengan menggunakan kaedah sejarah dengan meneliti sumber primer terutamanya dokumen yang diperolehi daripada National Archive United Kingdom. Artikel turut disokong oleh sumber _ sumber sekunder seperti jurnal, buku dan akhbar. Perbincangan artikel ini menunjukkan bahawa Kesultanan Pahang memainkan peranan penting dalam memulihkan hubungan Malaysia dengan Brunei yang agak tegang disebabkan oleh isu seperti tuntutan Limbang oleh Brunei dan pemberian suaka politik oleh Kerajaan Malaysia kepada bekas tahanan politik Brunei yang terdiri daripada ahli _ ahli Parti Rakyat Brunei. Kewujudan institusi kesultanan di Malaysia dan Brunei telah memudahkan proses normalisasi hubungan Brunei _ Malay.....

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