PWDs Accessibility Audit:  Commercial complexes, Klang Valley, Malaysia

Barriers may restrict the mobility of people with disabilities (PWDs) in a building. This research identifies the effectiveness of accessibility in commercial complexes in the Klang valley in the state of Selangor Malaysia. Data were based from semi structured interviews and site audit with four groups of respondents of different type of disability. The finding reveals it is mandatory requirements to provide user friendly accessibility within and outside buildings as there are weaknesses found such as poor thought out solution, poor quality materials, limited guidelines and weak enforcement by the relevant authorities. The findings highlighted could be a benchmark for PWDs building industry in developing a user friendly and accessible building environment in commercial complexes. Keywords: access, effectiveness, people with disabilities (PWDs) 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. https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i8.291

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The Mechanisation and Automation of the IBS Construction Approach in Malaysia

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.324 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 167-177 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Siti Syariazulfa Kamaruddin ◽

Mohammad Fadhil Mohammad ◽

Rohana Mahbub ◽

Khairani Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Publishing House ◽

Modern Method ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Main Research ◽

Current State ◽

Critical Issues ◽

International Publishing ◽

Building System ◽

Open Access Article

The objective of the main research is to investigate the current state of implementation of mechanisation and automation in the Industrialised Building System (IBS). The aim of this paper however, is to provide an overview on the implementation of mechanisation and automation in the IBS construction approach. Questionnaire survey and semi structured interviews were conducted to collect the viewpoints among contractors and manufacturers of IBS to ensure the richness of the data collected. The results illustrated that although most respondents have agreed on most critical issues in the implementation of mechanisation and automation, they were not ready to move forward. These responses were quite consistent across the professions. Keywords: Modern method of construction (MMC); industrialised building system (IBS); mechanisation and automation; environment. 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.324

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Housing Floor Finishes Choice-Behaviours and Motivations

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v2i3.192 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 63

Author(s):

Zinas Zachariah Bako ◽

Mahmud Mohd Jusan

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Publishing House ◽

Living Environment ◽

Housing Choice ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Housing Preference ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

The quality of finishes of housing space is imperative for the achievement of a qualitative living environment. This paper presents a part of the findings of housing interior finishes choices – behaviour and motivation among prospective house owners in Nigeria. The study was conducted within the methodological and conceptual frameworks of Means-End Chain (MEC) and Stated Housing Preference and Housing Choice (SHPHC) models. A questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews were used to generate data which were content analysed. The results showed that 71.95% of the respondents preferred ceramic tiled floor finishes as the various motivational factors. Further research in housing interior finishes choice motivation is required. Keywords: means-end chain, laddering, stated housing preference and housing choice, housing interior finishes © 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA 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.

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Occupational Stress and Behavioural Studies of Facilities Management Employees in Commercial Complex

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v2i5.219 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 57

Author(s):

Ahmad Ezanee Hashim ◽

Zarina Isnin ◽

Faridah Ismail ◽

Nurul Ashikin Norrihan ◽

Rashadah Razali

Keyword(s):

Occupational Stress ◽

Employee Turnover ◽

Publishing House ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Facilities Management ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Questionnaire Surveys ◽

Open Access Article

Stress is inevitable in any types of occupation and career. It is recognised as major managerial and economic issues which contribute to employee turnover and poor performance. There is a need to understand how to reduce the effects to employees. This study aims to determine the stress relationship between employees in commercial complex facilities management organisations. Data collection is through questionnaire surveys to employees and semi-structured interviews to selected facilities managers for commercial complexes in Klang Valley, Malaysia. 7he ßndings indicated existence of stress that affected the occupational and behavioural performances of employees. Keywords: Commercial complexes, Customers’ satisfaction, Human behaviour, Occupational stress eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Author. 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.

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Sydney Lake: The historical park of KL

Asian Journal of Quality of Life ◽

10.21834/ajqol.v3i10.111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 149

Author(s):

Nadiyanti Mat Nayan ◽

Mohd Khedzir Khamis ◽

Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽

Norhafizah Abdul Rahman

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Publishing House ◽

Heritage Conservation ◽

Tourist Attraction ◽

Lake Area ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Recreational Area ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Open Access Article

In 1888, a first recreational area was created in Kuala Lumpur as a place for the British residents. Now, after more than 120 years this lake area still exists. Reintroducing the Sydney Lake Garden as the historical park is not about enhancing the colonial heritage but more on the history that this area once had. With the used of Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley (GKL/KV) as one of the main references, this paper will try to relate it on reviving this recreational area as one of new tourist attraction of Kuala Lumpur, the Sydney Lake Historical Park.Keywords: Heritage Conservation; Historic Park; Heritage Place; Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley (GKL/KV)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.

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Assessing the Quality of Overall Planning for Public Preschools at Klang Valley in Malaysia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v5isi1.2289 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (SI1) ◽

pp. 3-9

Author(s):

Mariam Felani Shaari ◽

Sabarinah Sheikh Ahmad ◽

Izaham Shah Ismail

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Publishing House ◽

Activity Spaces ◽

Design Learning ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Open Access Article

Poor overall planning leads to overcrowding in preschools. Ample space and a low teacher-child ratio in activity spaces are crucial. This paper investigates and proposes improvements to the overall planning quality of 26 Malaysian public preschools in Klang Valley. Four planning aspects were assessed (building size, size of indoor activity spaces, enrolment and quality of modules) using the Children’s Physical Environment Rating Scale. Most preschools were too small and the average planning quality of the studied preschools was only rated Fair. Design recommendations discussed in this paper will help designers devise better planning for Malaysian preschools in the future.Keywords: building size; children’s activity spaces; preschool design; learning environmenteISSN: 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/ebpj.v5iSI1.2289

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Social Sustainable Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Public Transport Stations through Sustainable Development Goals in Malaysia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v3i9.1499 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (9) ◽

pp. 89 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Halmi Zainol ◽

Haryati Mohd Isa ◽

Siti Rashidah Md Sakip ◽

Ainaa Azmi

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Publishing House ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Disabled People ◽

The Disabled ◽

International Publishing ◽

Development Goals ◽

User Friendly ◽

Open Access Article

It is important to consider sustainable design for accessibility in all aspects of physical development. The accessibility of social sustainable for people with disabilities (PWDs) is essential to ensure that they do not feel segregated from the community. The facilities provided must be user-friendly at places where they live and work. Although there are common facilities for PWDs, most of them do not function well and are not convenient to be used by the disabled people. One primary way to assist them to be self-dependent and self-reliant is to improve the accessibility for people with disabilities at public transport stationsKeywords: Social; Sustainable; Disabled; PWDseISSN: 2398-4287 © 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 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.https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i9.1499

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Unearthing Awareness of Food Heritage Based on Age

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v5i17.375 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (17) ◽

pp. 41-53

Author(s):

Adilah Md Ramli ◽

Dg Khairunisa Ahmad Sapawi ◽

Harifah Mohd Noor ◽

Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Age Group ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Image Identity ◽

Open Access Article

This research explores the understanding of national food heritage based on age ranges (30-35 and > 36 years old). 676 respondents in Klang Valley areas with the appropriate age group and knowledgeable about food heritage are surveyed on a self-completed questionnaire. The correlation of national food heritage differences in terms of preservation, image, identity and sustainabledeterminants (p<0.05) were identified. The key criterion for 'traditional meaning' was selected often with major variations (p<0.05). The diverse interpretation of the age group shows the vision and perception that can be used as a guide to successful approaches to national food heritage. Keywords:Awareness; Food heritage; Age; Klang Valley. eISSN: 2514-7528 © 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 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/jabs.v5i17.375

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Provisions and Accessibility of Natural Environment in Paediatric Wards

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v3i9.69 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (9) ◽

pp. 141

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Mohamed Yusoff Abbas

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Natural Environment ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Publishing House ◽

Healing Process ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Negative Feelings ◽

Process Length ◽

Open Access Article

The provisions and accessibility of natural environment in Malaysian public paediatric wards in the Klang Valley were analysed further, based on data obtained in earlier studies pertaining to the general status and physical design trend of those wards. Data collected were based on personal observations, questionnaires, interviews and documentations, which involved eight paediatric wards located in both urban and non-urban areas. Findings revealed patients were less satisfied with the provisions and accessibility provided. While those negative feelings could impact upon their healing process, hence upon their Length of Stay (LOS), however, such correlation could not be determined in the present study.Keywords: Paediatric community; natural environment; healing process; length of stayeISSN 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

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Reviewing Risk Process Integration Effectiveness into Malaysia’s Landscape Architecture Project Lifecycle

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.1991 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (13) ◽

pp. 245

Author(s):

Adam Aruldewan S.Muthuveeran ◽

Osman Mohd Tahir ◽

Roziya Ibrahim ◽

Saipol Bari Abd-Karim

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Landscape Architecture ◽

Process Integration ◽

Publishing House ◽

Risk Process ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Project Lifecycle ◽

Open Access Article

This paper explores the effectiveness of risk process integration into landscape architecture project lifecycles, a subject that found to be lacking in risk management studies. The fieldwork of data collection conducted through structured interviews as well as document reviews from three completed landscape architecture projects in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The collected data analysed using content and thematic analysis. The research found that the risk process ineffectively integrated into project lifecycle with results presenting incomplete process, unplanned and redundant activity flows. The study suggests that common practice constrains practical risk management application that then restrains its benefit realisation.Keywords: risk management; risk process; project lifecycle; landscape architecture projecteISSN: 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.v5i13.1991

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Knowledge on the Malaysian Food Heritage

Asian Journal of Quality of Life ◽

10.21834/ajqol.v2i5.59 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 31

Author(s):

Adilah Md Ramli ◽

Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari ◽

Nurhasmilaalisa Abdul Halim ◽

Mohammed Haidrin Mohamed Aris

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Publishing House ◽

Traditional Food ◽

International Publishing ◽

Klang Valley ◽

Definition Of ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Identity Knowledge

Traditional food was closely associate with food heritage has become a significant role in the life of society. A study examines how far Malaysian knows about their food heritage identity. A total of 500 respondents located in Klang Valley participate in this study. Findings showed that food heritage been defined as traditional food. There is a significant relationship between genders with the definition of food heritage; the association of food heritage questions. The overall finding revealed that respondent understand the definition, the criteria’s and type of traditional food associated with food heritage.2398-4279 © 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, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Food Heritage; Identity; Knowledge

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