The aim of this article was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Ethnic Relations Course in inculcating unity among students at the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). This was because the purpose of the course was to foster unity by forming a positive attitude and mind-set among the students. This study used the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) program evaluation model introduced by Stufflebeam (1967). Surveys and interviews were used to achieve all the objectives of this study. The data used were more detailed as they covered empirical and non-empirical aspects of the field of study. However, this article focused only on the learning outcomes of the Ethnic Relations Course (Product), namely, the level of unity among the students and how it is related to the demographic factors. Five findings were made in this study. Firstly, the results of the analysis revealed that the course had a positive impact on the level of unity among the students, where 99.5 percent of the r.....

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This  study  aims  explore  the  early  childhood  education  teachers’  needs,  skills  and knowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children. Qualitative approach and  case study design have been adopted for this study. The participants of this  study were  six   qualified  early  childhood  education  teachers.  Research  methods include  pre-  and   post-observation  interviews,  observations  and  document  analysis. Observation  were  carried   out  two  times  for  each  teacher  during  free  play  sessions, meal  times,  circle  times,   teaching  and  learning  sessions  as  well  as  the  storytelling sessions.  Thematic  analysis   was  used  to  analyse  the  data  deductively.  The  themes emerged  were  organised  to  answer   the  research  questions.  The  teachers’  needs  in teaching   English   through   effective    interaction   with   .....

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This study aimed to determine the epistemological beliefs among science teachers in Perak and to determine if the epistemological beliefs is good predictors of instructional  practices.  The  study  was  also  designed  to  determine  if  the  teaching  and  learning  conception  is  a  good  predictor  of  instructional  practices  among  science  teachers  in  Perak. Quantitative approach was used for this study. The study involved 231 Science teachers from  primary schools in Perak districts. Three types of research instruments were employed which are  Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ), Teaching and Learning Conceptions Questionnaire (TLCQ)  and Instructional Practices Questionnaire (IPQ).  The  validation  procedure  of  the   epistemological  beliefs  instrument  involved validity, reliability and construct validity test.  Data were analysed using descriptive and multiple  regression  analysis.  The  finding  showed .....

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This study aims to identify the factors influencing the readiness and acceptance of mobile payment applications. The study is performed using the survey method. Quantitative data analysis are used to measure the relationship between the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security on the readiness of Malaysian in using mobile payment applications. The results shown that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived security have a positive and significance relationship with the usage of mobile payment applications. Moreover, perceived ease of use is reported as the strongest factor towards usage of mobile payment applications, following by perceived security and perceived usefulness. This study is able to provide information on the current stage of use on mobile payment in Malaysia and it is also beneficial to the mobile payment facilities provider into find out strategies that could improve the acceptance and use of mobile payment application..

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This article comprises discussions related to the concept of the Mosque in Malaysia, as far as conforming to the idea of rahlatan lilalamin, which is the primary basis of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Contrary to the concept of rahmatan lilalamin then came Rahmah Mosque, which is concerned with the unification and peace of the universal ummah. This also repels a narrow understanding of the function of the mosque. In this paper, the author discusses the challenge of establishing a mosque institution that conforms to the concept of rahmatan lilalamin to expose readers to fend off all the extreme views of mosque functions. At the end of the writing, it is reiterated that the role of the mosque should be in line with the concept of lilalalmin's grace. This is based on the management, supervision, infrastructure facilities and mosque environment that can create the love of one's fellow Muslims and to have a different society..

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Background: Obesity is one serious health condition that contributes to various chronic diseases. The inhibition of pancreatic lipase is a promising treatment for obesity. Objective: The present study was designed to investigate anti-porcine pancreatic lipase effect of isolated compounds from Aquilaria subintegra and its mechanism. Method: Compounds were isolated with serial column chromatography and their structure were identified using spectroscopic methods. Isolated compounds were tested for anti-lipase potential activity using colorimetric assay. The prediction of energy binding between isolated compounds and enzyme was described using YASARA software. Results: Four compounds were successfully isolated from the bark of A. subintegra, namely, 5-hydroxy-7,4’-dimethoxyflavone, luteolin-7,3’,4’-trimethyl ether, 5,3’-dihydroxy-7,4’-dimethoxyflavone and β-sitosterol. The results indicated that all compounds displayed promising pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity ranging b.....

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Historically, Pondok Bantan is a traditional Islamic educational institution that applies teacher-centered approach in teaching and learning programmes based on religious texts. However, in line with the changes in needs and time of society, the Pondok is now adopting Thai national curriculum which at the same time integrate with religious education curriculum based on the traditional (turath) texts of Malay scholars. The diversity in its educational curriculum components perceived as a strength for Pondok Bantan but becomes a challenge to the teachers’ ability to implement and ensure the teaching curriculum adopted is efficient for the holistic development of the students. Therefore, this study aims to identify attitudes and approaches applied by Pondok Bantan teachers’ in their teaching activities and the level of teaching aids application. The study applies quantitative research method involving 43 respondents among the teachers of Pondok Bantan. Data are obtained from the quest.....

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This research identifies the barriers encountered by automotive component manufacturers in adopting supply chain risk management (SCRM). A qualitative case study method was employed at three purposely selected case companies by interviewing 10 senior managers. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis. Results show that the automotive component manufacturers are prominently challenged by the level of understanding of SCRM which led to negative perceptions toward SCRM adoption. In conclusion, this study prepares automotive company managers with a foresight of SCRM adoption challenges so that sufficient planning could be developed for successful SCRM adoption  ..

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Transmission and Documentation of Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge in ‘Green Technology’ for Sustainable Development in Malaysia Regina Lambin, Norwaliza Abdul Wahab, Goh Swee Choo Faculty of Education and Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Malaysia Ramlee Mustapha Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Malaysia Ramle Abdullah Faculty of General Study and Continuing Education, Sultan Zainal Abidin University, 21300 Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Roslin Md Sharif Film Director, Seven Crew Production, 48000 Rawang, Malaysia Abstract This study aims to preserve and document the corpus of Orang Asli Indigenous Knowledge in ‘Green Technology’ (IKGT). This knowledge is at risk of being lost due to the impact of colonization, habitat destruction and modernization. Indigenous knowledge of Orang Asli is naturalistic and environmentally friendly which is used to reduce the human impact on t.....

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This study introduced new multidimension scale of SKiPS (student aggression score) to measure the self-aggression that were reported at secondary school in Malaysia. This scale has been developed with special focus in school by using samples from three lower secondary school (initial study: N = 120; main study: N = 212 and test-retest validity: N = 40) for samples from one secondary school (N= 40) representing secondary school in Malaysia. Exploration analysis using the main components of analysis (PCA) reveals four factors structure; oral aggression, physical aggression and authority aggression are interrelated. Structure model assessment (SEM-PLS) showed that scaled items form four factors that relate to higher aggression factors. Structures are stable over different age groups. The scale shows sufficient internal consistency, simultaneous validity and retest stability. The implication of the study stressed the need for emotional literacy education and social competence to be applied.....

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