scholarly journals Consumer Participation and Effectiveness of the No Plastic Bag Day Program in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahariah Asmuni ◽  
Jamaliah Mhd. Khalili ◽  
Nur Bashirah Hussin ◽  
Zahariah Mohd Zain
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Day Program

In 2011, Malaysia introduced the No Plastic Bag Day program where stores charge a levy of MYR0.20 (USD0.06) on ach plastic bag used. Based on observations, participation in the program is moderate, with 47.7% of consumers willingly paid the levy. Those who bring their own bags are mostly female, Malay and Chinese customers. Consumers in the central region tend to avoid the levy. Based on findings of study, the NPBD program is 52.3% effective. In order to discourage the use of plastic bags, the government may need to reconsider the amount of levy charged on consumers. Keywords: public participation; effectiveness; plastic bag; levyeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Corruption or Corporate Hospitality in Commercial Organisations: Challenges and conundrum

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurazlina Abdul Raof ◽  
Norazlina Abdul Aziz ◽  
Fadhlina Alias ◽  
Noraziah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Research Outcome ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

Commercial organisations practise corporate hospitality to develop loyalty and trust, keep in touch with clients, and weather business. A challenge exists where corporate hospitality may camouflage corruption. One of the pertinent issues is addressing the obscuring boundaries of corporate hospitality to ensure commercial organisations in Malaysia are not trapped in the labyrinth of corruption, which will affect the sustainability of the business. This research employs a doctrinal approach that utilises library-based research to procure both primary and secondary sources. The research outcome may assist the government, policymaker, and commercial organisations' stakeholders in combating corrupt practices within their organisations. Keywords: commercial organisations; corruption; corporate hospitality; guidelines eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by E-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI6.3051

scholarly journals Preventing Criminal Victimization in Ensuring Safe Cities: An Islamic perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Nasimah Hussin ◽  
Majdah Zawawi
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Community Inclusion ◽  
Criminal Victimization ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

Crime prevention is considered as the main agenda of the government. Nevertheless, it has usually been overlooked that the victim him/herself can be the contributing factor to the criminal incident. The main problem is in educating the community on the preventive measures that could be taken in order to avoid victimization of individuals. Such suggestions are based on Islamic principles. Hence this paper discusses the preventive measures that can be observed by both individuals and the community to prevent criminal victimization. Keywords: Criminal victimization; safe community; community inclusion; society and education eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.  

scholarly journals Community Expectancy in Urban Farming Participation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Noriah Othman ◽  
Rabiatul Adawiyah Latip ◽  
Mohd Hisham Ariffin ◽  
Noralizawati Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Expectancy Theory ◽  
Motivational Factor ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

Urban farming is seen as a sustainable practice with the social, economic and urban environment benefits. Despite the efforts by the government, there is lack of public participation in urban farming activities and challenges in sustaining urban farming participants’ interest. The study is aimed at measuring urban farming participation motivations using the Expectancy Theory of Motivation which is made up of three aspects; namely expectancy, instrumentality and valence. This paper describes the findings regarding the expectancy aspect of motivation (measured by using Expectancy theory) in urban farming activity in Malaysia.Keywords: Expectancy, Urban farming, Motivational factor, Sustainable practice.eISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.157

scholarly journals Does Learning Organization Lead to a Better Performance?: A Study of a GLC in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
NORASHIKIN HUSSEIN
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Continuous Learning ◽  
Vision 2020 ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

The Government-linked Companies (GLCs) transformation program is aimed to ensure its competency and competitiveness in achieving the nation’s Vision 2020. One of the factors that lead to higher performance is through the development of learning organization which provides continuous learning and improvement, directly linked to competitive advantage. Data collected from 150 employees of a telecommunication GLC in Malaysia revealed that three of learning organization dimensions namely; systems connection, strategic leadership and team learningwere positively related to organizational performance. This study is significant to GLCs top management and the Malaysian government in ensuring superior performance in a knowledge-driven economy.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia..Keywords: learning organization, organizational performance

Environment Approach on Optimizing Tourism Facilities at Tourism Village in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
Satria Halim
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Dynamic Movement ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Open Access Article

Tourism is a sector that always has a dynamic movement which will benefit the local community. Lumban Suhi-suhi is a tourist village famous for its ulos on Samosir Island that has become one of the tourist attraction. Due to the limitations of facilities arrangement make it becomes less of the attraction itself. Therefore, the environment-based mechanism becomes one of the concepts that will be applied to improve the tourist facilities in which could increase tourists in that area. The researcher uses a qualitative method in the form of direct observation and interview and analyzing data with related theory.Keywords: Tourism Village; Facilities; Sustainable Tourism; EnvironmenteISSN: 2398-4287© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1617

Determinants of Recycling Behaviour in Tioman Island

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Saripah Abdul Latif ◽  
Mohd Shukri Omar
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Broad Agreement ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The rapid increase in solid waste is a major environmental problem and recycling is argued to be a better solution to the problem. However, there is a broad agreement that there is a gap between the increasing awareness for recycling and the recycling behaviour among the consumers. The aim of this study is to investigate the recycling behaviour among 62 residents of Tioman Island. A structured questionnaire that included 33 items is used to obtain the data. The findings show a significant relationship between recycling behaviour and collectivism; a positive, weak relationship with recycling attitudes; and a negative relationship with materialism. Keywords: recycling behaviour; recycling attitudes; materialism and collectivism. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

The Importance of Ergonomics on Urban Squares: Case from Istanbul

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Cigdem Canbay Turkyilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Open Access Article

There is a close relationship between the creation of urban spaces and ergonomics. To make new stimulating and satisfying urban spaces, ergonomics criteria should consider. In this study, two main urban squares from Istanbul examined. Selected urban squares evaluated by site observation according to the classified ergonomics criteria. Strong and weak points of chosen squares discussed and some suggestions proposed. The results demonstrated the fact that urban equipment meets the individual ergonomic criteria are not sufficient in the use of both squares, and they need to be re-planned.Keywords: Ergomomics; urban squares, IstanbuleISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i11.1695 .

The Issues and Challenges of Flood-related Agencies in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
pp. 285-290
Author(s):  
Nurul Ashikin Mabahwi ◽  
Hitoshi Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Open Access Article

Objectives of this study is to identify the real issues and challenges of flood related agencies in Malaysia. By using qualitative thematic analysis, this study found that limited authorities, lack of enforcement power, lack of cooperation among agencies, lack of man-power and assets for logistics, insufficient funding for flood risk management and communication problems are the issues faced by the flood-related agencies. The government needs to solve the issues and challenges in order to strengthen the flood-related agencies capacities.Keywords: flood risk management; flood-related agencies; issues; authorityeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2069

scholarly journals An Ethno-Nutritional Study on Frozen Saba Crispy among Malaysians

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norrina Din ◽  
Bustamam Bonari ◽  
Nurul Imtiaz Abd Gani ◽  
Cunlin Li
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Nutritional Study ◽  
New Varieties ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Open Access Article

Banana is a topical fruit consumed worldwide. Since bananas lifecycle is short, prolonging its' shelf life is necessary to cater for the increasing demand of globalization. This study aims to evaluate frozen bananas' quality proportional to nutritional profile and the products' acceptability as traditional ready-to-eat food. A pilot study with 30 respondents looking at the attributions between Saba Crispy and raw Saba using a 5-point Likert scale yielded 50% agreeing to texture, taste, and flavor of Saba Crispy and 66.67% for colors. Hence, the product's color and texture influence the customer's acceptance and should be marketed with new varieties. Keywords: Saba Banana, Malays, Frozen and Nutritive eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

scholarly journals The Use of Multi-Sensor for Illegal Human Settlement Detection

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 171-178
Author(s):  
Arnis Asmat ◽  
Zamzami S.Z ◽  
Mansor S
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Spectral Resolution ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Spatial Filter ◽  
Human Settlement ◽  
Counting Approach ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Spot 5 ◽  
Open Access Article

The paper presents preliminary results of legal and illegal settlement extraction in Pulau Gaya, Sabah using high resolution Quickbird and SPOT- 5 multi-spectral imageries using automated house detection technique. The technique developed is spatial-based using tree counting approach. From the results, edge to edge of the house features was found precisely separated and can be delineated between houses that less than 2m distance. Results show that the technique able to delineate legal houses from Quickbird image more than SPOT-5. Differs results would be due to different spatial and spectral resolution of images. Keywords: Quickbird, SPOT, spatial filter, tree counting eISSN 2514-751X © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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