Purpose of the study-The major objective of the research is to analyse how the events from the epic poem Ramayana are used in three Malaysian Tamil modern poems to portray the dilemma of the present-day spinsters. Methodology: The design of this study is qualitative method and the method of descriptive analysis has also been used. Main Findings: The findings show that the selected three Malaysian Tamil modern poems have been written to illustrate the problems faced by spinsters by using two events from the Ramayana. Of the three poems, one poem uses the event featuring Akalikai waiting for Rama's arrival to release her from her cursed life and two other poems showcase Sita waiting for the coming of Rama to break the bow and marry her. Applications of this study: This study is useful in finding out the effectiveness of using situations from epics to the poems of modern days in drawing examples, guidances and reflections so as to understand and find solutions to the problems of spinsters.....

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Students with special needs were having difficulty in learning because they faced many obstacles. It is crucial for these special-needs students were exposed to Islamic Education to enable them to understand Islamic religion to fulfil the religion obligation the same as other normal children. This research discusses the definition and category of special-needs students based on the Government Gazette in Malaysia. This study also highlighted the challenges faced in implementing Islamic Education for special-needs students such as the Quranic teaching, lack of experts among the Muslim scholars, and opportunities for the students with special needs in furthering their education in the field of Islamic Studies. Therefore, to overcome the challenges, Quranic teaching’s methods and modules for the special-needs students had to be developed, preparing the efficient and well-trained teachers, inclusive education and offer opportunities for the students with special needs to further their edu.....

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This study explored the TPACK domains of English language teachers in an online course  about  digital  tools  and  flipped  classroom.  The  study  aimed  to  analyse  the TPACK   domains  that  appeared  in  teachers’  interaction  with  the  online  learning artefacts.   Seeking  to  address  gaps  in  the  research,  this  qualitative  study  utilised phenomenology  methodology to explore in-depth the teachers’ TPACK development phenomenon. The instruments used  for the purpose were online discussion post, online quiz,  activity  plan,  digital  learning   products,  reflective  journals,  lesson  plans,  video recorded lesson and semi-structured  interview. This study selected 2 in-service English language teachers through purposive sampling.  The results showed that the emergence of TPACK domains among teachers could be classified in the  form of 4 main categories such   as   Resided   Knowledge,   Added   .....

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Bahasa Arab berkembang di Malaysia seiring dengan penyebaran agama Islam sejak lebih seribu tahun  lalu. Di negeri Pahang, terdapat sebanyak lapan belas buah sekolah agama kerajaan negeri (SMAN).  Mulai tahun 1993, sekolah-sekolah ini menggunakan kurikulum   Bu’uth   yang   dibawa   daripada    Universiti   al-Azhar,   Mesir.   Namun, pelaksanaan   pengajaran   dan   pembelajaran   di   dalam    kelas   masih   banyak menggunakan bahasa ibunda. Kesannya, kemahiran berbahasa Arab dalam  kalangan pelajar sangat lemah, meskipun pelajar telah mengikuti sistem kurikulum ini selama lima   tahun.  Tujuan  kajian  ini  adalah  untuk  menilai  keberkesanaan  pendekatan komunikatif Arab  dalam aktiviti PDPC kurikulum bu’uth di sekolah menengah agama negeri  Pahang.  Kajian  ini  juga   dijalankan  untuk  mengenalpasti  kadar  penggunaan bahasa Arab berbanding penggunaan bahasa ibunda  dalam aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran.....

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The main objective of this study is to identify the similarities and differences between Malay and Tamil tradition of shadow-play. The design of this study is qualitative in nature using descriptive analysis methods based on Comparative literature theory. The researcher had collected and studied the similarities and differences in the Malay and Tamil tradition shadow-play. The findings of the study show that Malay and Tamil tradition of shadow-play have significant similarities in terms of story and form of puppets as the shadow-play in Malaysia have Hindu influences from Java or Pattani. However, many Malay shadow-plays have also been adapted and adopted to the culture and tastes of the local community, especially with the comic relief, that is often found throughout the Malay tradition of the shadow-play, as a local element. This comparative study will further strengthen the links between the Malay and Tamil communities that have co-existed for generations. The research claims to be .....

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The major objective of the research is to explore the literary traditions of the Tamil Sangam and Medieval Period in the Christian marriage of the Tirunelveli Tamils. This research is designed in a qualitative approach. The two methods such as field work and library work were used for this study. The findings show that the marriage patterns beginning from seeing the Bride to the post-marriage rituals of Tirunelveli Tamil Christians have similarities to the marriages that were practiced during the Tamil Sangam and Medieval Period. This study is useful in teaching the younger generation about the literary traditions of the Tamil Sangam and Medieval Period in the Christian marriages of the Tirunelveli Tamils The research claims to be the first such attempt to do a study regarding the literary traditions of the Tamil Sangam and Medieval Period in the Christian marriage of the Tirunelveli Tamils.  ..

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This article aims to look at the implications of the Privatization Policy introduced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in the country from 1983 to 2018 in terms of the positive and negative implications towards the economy and the people of the country. The time taken is to see how effective this policy is in the 35 years of its implementation. The policy was introduced in 1983 and continues to be implemented today as it benefits outweighs the negative impact on the nation and the people. In general, the introduction of the Privatization Policy has also served to reduce the government's financial burden especially when the country is in an economic downturn, improve efficiency and diversification of revenue, encourage economic growth, efficient resource allocation and accelerate the achievement of the New Economic Policy (NEP). This study was conducted primarily using qualitative and chronological methods and was subjective. The information obtained is .....

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The purpose of this research is to discover Al-Arqam accomplishments as a pioneer of nasyid in Malaysia starting from 1975 until 1997. Increasing awareness in practicing Islam as the way of life gave Al-Arqam the opportunity to establish the first nasyid group named Nada Murni. The appearance of this nasyid group has become one of the initiatives for the people to enjoy entertainment in accordance to Islamic values and principles. This research implemented qualitative approach by analysing primary and secondary source gained from Malaysian National Archives and the library. The findings suggested that Al-Arqam was the first local group to introduce nasyid as an entertainment in Malaysia and their approach developed interest and awareness about Islam into the Malay society. Consequently, Al-Arqam started to commercialise their group as one of their socioeconomic activity by establishing music production company under the surveillance of Al-Arqam department of culture. Besides, the gover.....

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Malaysia was developed under the political concensus among the multi-racial political leader. The struggle of the founding fathers of Malaysia led to the birth of an independence nation by 31 August 1957 as Tanah Melayu and became Malaysia after the joining of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore on 1963. This article was written to analyse the experience of the coalition of multi-racial leaders in the struggle of independence using the historical approach. The understanding on this coalition will contribute to the new approach for the next generation to appreciate the concept of multiracial coalition as a fundamental for the future of Malaysian identity. Based on unity and harmony, inter-racial relations can be nurtured and always be preserved for the sake of an independent Malaysia. Failure to understand the past will cause a nation to fall back into the arena of racial strife and riots that will not benefit but harm the country. The implication is the collapse of an independent nation that .....

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Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk menentukan kesan intervensi modul permainan mini berasaskan Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) terhadap perkembangan kemahiran motor kasar,   prestasi dan tahap pemahaman murid perempuan Tahun 4 dalam membuat keputusan, pelaksanaan kemahiran  dan sokongan. Reka bentuk kuasi- eksperimen telah digunakan dalam kajian ini untuk melihat kesan  intervensi modul yang telah dijalankan selama enam minggu. Sampel kajian seramai 52 orang murid  perempuan Tahun 4  telah dipilih secara rawak berkelompok yang kemudian dibahagikan kepada tiga  kumpulan iaitu kumpulan rawatan TGfU (dengan Kiu, n=17), Kumpulan TGfU (tanpa Kiu, n=17), dan  kumpulan kawalan (KSSR, n = 18). Kajian ini telah menggunakan tiga instrumen iaitu Total Gross  Motor Development-2 (TGMD- 2) bagi mengukur perkembangan kemahiran motor kasar, Games Performance  Assessment Instrument (GPAI) dan soalan Temu Bual Berstruktur untuk mengukur prestasi bagi  menentukan tahap pemahaman.....

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