Corruption and Accountability of Public Officials:   Comparative analysis from Malaysia and Indonesia

Corruption and accountability are challenging issues of public officials in Malaysia and Indonesia. This study compares approaches taken to control corruption and abuse of powers among public officials under Administrative Law. It comparatively examines the presidential and parliamentary systems and to study reported cases. Administrative Law approaches in both countries are analysed to determine its mechanism in this matter. The finding suggests a fusion of both approaches by an increasing use of codes and policy guidelines to enhance transparency and accountability. These will eventually promote good management and trust of the public towards the administration of both nations. Keywords: Corruption; accountability; public officials; good governance eISSN: 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.v5i15.2485.

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Building Managers’ Views on Accessibility and UD Implementation in Public Buildings: Putrajaya

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v3i6.236 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Syazwani Abdul Kadir ◽

Mariam Jamaludin ◽

Asiah Abdul Rahim

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Data Collection ◽

Universal Design ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Publishing House ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Public Buildings ◽

The Public ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

This paper discusses the interview data collection of an on-going research on accessibility of public buildings in Putrajaya. Main issues include the public awareness of PWD rights and the true concepts of Universal Design (UD). Main purposes are to investigate the building managers’ level of awareness and perception regarding the accessibility of their buildings and to study their knowledge on UD theory. Semi-structured interview was carried out with building managers from three public buildings in Putrajaya. Findings show that UD knowledge needs to be enhanced among building managers in order to increase awareness on inclusive environment in public buildings. Keywords: Public awareness; accessibility; Universal Design; semi-structured interview 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

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Commercial Buildings as Public Spaces

Asian Journal of Quality of Life ◽

10.21834/ajqol.v3i10.95 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Gregorius Prasetyo Adhitama ◽

Hisashi Komatsu

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Commercial Buildings ◽

Field Observations ◽

The Public ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Research Show

This research aims to verify the contribution of three commercial buildings in providing places for public in Bandung and Jakarta city in Indonesia. To achieve this goal, some field observations, interviews and evaluation of public activities at the buildings were conducted. The public uses and the ways the company manages the buildings that enable public activities were evaluated. The results of this research show that some types of public activities are identified. The types of the public activities are related to the ways the company manages the places and the physical characters of the places.Keywords: commercial; buildings; public spaceeISSN 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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Conserving the English Landscape of Taiping Lake Garden: Gaining public awareness

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v3i10.77 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

Sharifah Khalizah Syed Othman Thani ◽

Nur Kamilah Ibrahim ◽

Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad ◽

NurIzzati Mohd Rodzi

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Landscape Architecture ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Publishing House ◽

The Public ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

Taiping Lake Garden (TLG) is one of the remaining British legacies located in Taiping, Perak. TLG is facing the transformation of English landscape environment, and diminishing the public appreciation on its historical value. This study aims to investigate the transformation of TLG’s historical value in the current environment, and to propose suggestions in promoting public awareness towards conserving the historical value in historic garden. This study has assessed the public awareness through a combination of survey and case study. The outcome of this study could offer the landscape architecture industry to moving towards conservation of historic garden in Malaysia.Keywords: English landscape; Taiping Lake Garden; public awareness; historical park conservationeISSN 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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Exploring the Determinant Factors of Food Related Fatwa Issuances based on ‘Urf

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v5isi1.2325 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (SI1) ◽

pp. 233-238

Author(s):

Zulaipa Ruzulan ◽

Suhaimi Ab Rahman ◽

Rafeah Saidon ◽

Hanifah Musa Fathullah Harun

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Publishing House ◽

Document Analysis ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

The Public ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Halal Food ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

There are queries on the halal status of food among Muslim consumers due to the accessibility of halal knowledge via mass media, and this needs for the jurists’ clarification (fatwa). Thus, this paper seeks to examine the determinant factors of fatwa’s decisions on food-related issues based on the approach of ‘urf. A qualitative approach which involved document analysis technique was applied from various authoritative sources. Furthermore, content analysis and constant comparative methods were used to analyze the data. This study will assist policymakers in dealing with food-related issues and help the public in identifying the rationale of the fatwa’s decisions. Keywords: Fatwa; halal food; istiṭābah; ‘urf. eISSN: 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.v5iSI1.2325

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The Readiness of Academicians in Sustaining SMEs Edutourism Projects in Malaysia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1406 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (8) ◽

pp. 89

Author(s):

Herwina Rosnan ◽

Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Public Universities ◽

Publishing House ◽

Primary Data ◽

The Public ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

Edutourism initiatives in Malaysia started in 2015. It was envisaged that edutourism will affect all actors positively. However, the outcome is less than expected. The study investigates the challenges faced by the public universities in materializingedutourism initiatives. Primary data was collected through interviews with the operator/players in selected public universities. The major hindrances to edutourism are related to the readiness of academicians involved in edutourism projects, lack of incentives, and universities policies and procedure. This study contributes to an in-depth understanding of challenges in organizing edutourism. The findings would lead to further improvement of edutourism initiates and efforts.eISSN: 2398-4287© 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby 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, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1406

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Social Environment Influence Lifestyle of Youth in Rural Area

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v2i5.671 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 9

Author(s):

Saberi Othman ◽

Nur Ikhwan Mohamad ◽

Mohd Mohni Iskandar ◽

Kamarul Ariff Omar

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Social Environment ◽

Rural Area ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Publishing House ◽

Social Setting ◽

The Public ◽

The Social ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

This paper aims to discuss the influence of social environment on the lifestyle of youth in the rural area. The social environment refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which youth live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the public amenities provided by the authority to be used by the public. A healthy lifestyle was measured by asking respondents to respond to questions whether social environment facilities provided in the area influence the youth lifestyle. Social environment positively influences the healthy lifestyle of youth. However it differed between areas.Keywords: Social Environment, Lifestyle, YouthISSN: 2398-4287© 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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The Impact of Redevelopment towards Physical and Socioeconomy of Orang Asli in Ulu Kuang Village, Rawang

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v2i5.684 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 71 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jamalunlaili Abdullah ◽

Muhammad Azri Alwi ◽

Che Bon Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Open Access ◽

Publishing House ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Water Tank ◽

Income Generation ◽

Orang Asli ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Impact ◽

Open Access Article

This study was conducted at Orang Asli settlement in Ulu Kuang Village, Rawang in order to evaluate the impacts of the redevelopment of the settlement towards its physical and socio-economic conditions. 73 out of 92 households were interviewed during the study period. Descriptive, comparative analysis and socioeconomic analyses were conducted. It was found that generally the Orang Asli were satisfied with their physical and socio-economic conditions after the redevelopment, although a few problems remain. Some improvements such as the provision of water tank and waste disposal collecting service, as well as income generation and human development programmes are offered.Keywords: Redevelopment; Orang Asli (aborigines); Socio-economic impacts; physical impactsISSN: 2398-4287© 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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Ergonomics Concept in Inclusive Public Playground Targeting on Children with Disabilities

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2499 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (15) ◽

pp. 3-9

Author(s):

Nurul Asyikin Mohd Radzi ◽

Kharizam Ismail ◽

Lilawati Ab Wahab

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Social Development ◽

Universal Design ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Publishing House ◽

Interview Protocol ◽

The Public ◽

International Publishing ◽

Keywords Ergonomics ◽

Open Access Article

Nowadays, playgrounds are underused to improve the physical and social development of young children with special needs. Therefore, this study aims to identify the key criteria of ergonomic inclusive public children playground aim for children with disabilities (CWDs). The study explored the process of universal design and the ergonomics function of play equipment that focuses on CWDs through physical site observation and interview protocol done among caregivers, parents of children with disabilities, and all stakeholders involved in the development of the public playground in Malaysia. The result presents three major themes as a guideline to create an ergonomic inclusive playground. Keywords: Ergonomics; Universal Design; Public Playground; Children with disabilities. eISSN: 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 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: 10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2499

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Modalities to Address Legal Impediments to the Citizens’Right to Impart Public Sector Information

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v5isi1.2322 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (SI1) ◽

pp. 211-217

Author(s):

Haswira Nor Mohamad Hashim ◽

Anida Mahmood ◽

Fazlin Mohamed Zain ◽

Nurul Shuhada Suhaimi

Keyword(s):

Comparative Analysis ◽

Public Sector ◽

Open Access ◽

Information Disclosure ◽

Publishing House ◽

Public Sector Information ◽

International Publishing ◽

Right To Information ◽

The Right ◽

Open Access Article

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of various modalities currently being adopted in selected countries to address legal impediments to the citizens’ rights to impart public sector information (PSI). Previous studies have identified a myriad of laws currently in force in Malaysia which impede the citizens’ rights to impart PSI. In the absence of sui generis law on the right to information, disclosure, publication, communication and distribution of PSI is subject to these laws. This paper surveyed to identify the most appropriate modalities for adaptation in Malaysia and later suggested the appropriate modalities to address the legal impediments. Keywords: Legal impediment; Right to information; Modalities; Citizens. eISSN: 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.v5iSI1.2322

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Acceptance of Disability: A perspective from people with disability

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v3i10.75 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Gurmit Kaur ◽

Tan Peck Leong

Keyword(s):

Special Education ◽

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Support System ◽

Publishing House ◽

The Public ◽

People With Disability ◽

International Publishing ◽

Mainstream Society ◽

Open Access Article

Perceptions of people with disability(PWDs) is pertinent to enable PWDs to integrate into the mainstream society. This study examines the perception of PWDs on acceptance of disability by PWDS themselves and by the public and its association with the demographic factors. The findings show besides inadequate infrastructure and support system, PWDs with lower qualification perceives a low acceptance of disability by the public. Given this, a well-structured inclusive special education together with an adequate infrastructure is essential to have a higher perception of acceptance of disability and for PWDS to participate in the economy.Keywords: people with disability; acceptance; perception; disability.eISSN 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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