Dynamic Mechanics of Rigid Helicopter Systems During Ditching

Aircraft and helicopter often fly above open waters and thus have to observe regulations to ensure safe water landing under emergency conditions. This practice is also referred to as ditching - one of several types of slamming problems that are under review by the current regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Ditching is related to the controlled landing on water, with distinctive features such as hydrodynamic slamming loads, complex hydromechanics at tremendous forward speeds, as well as the interaction of multiphase fluid dynamics (air, water, and vapor). This paper presents the knowledge on system mechanics during helicopter ditching. The discussion begins with the fundamental kinetics of the rigid body, and then delves into dynamic relations to describe the effect of forces on motions. In the end, the paper discusses several relevant theories to further contribute to the understanding of the problem of impact

University students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of online teaching in Malaysia during covid-19 pandemic: A case of the international relations (IR) programme, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia

Since the pandemic outbreak, most of the students of higher learning have to instantaneously adapt to online teaching as part of today’s new norms. Malaysia is also not an exception to this situation. Since March 2020, most of the higher learning students had to undergo lectures and tutorials via online platform for the entire academic year. As a result, various feelings and opinions on the effectiveness of online teaching were ubiquitously discussed particularly on the cognitive ability of the students to comprehend online lectures. Generally, it has been agreed that, the most challenging issue is the internet coverage involving students residing in the interior areas that either have poor or no internet access. Hence, the main objective of this paper is to unravel higher learning students’ perceptions on the effectiveness of online teaching and learning in Malaysia during this pandemic. To achieve this, this paper focuses on undergraduate students from the International Relations (IR) Programme at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) located in Sabah. Such a selection is due to Sabah being one of the states that is facing enormous challenges to provide internet services for academic learning. The data collection method for this study is a combination of documentary analysis and the online of survey-questionnaires distributed to 100 IR students as the main respondents. From the findings, this paper crucially identifies the students’ internet problems as well as recommends remedies to increase the effectiveness of online teaching at higher learning institutions in Malaysia

The flow of goods and remittance in Sabah: An overview

Relations between Sabah. the Philippines (southern Philippines) and Indonesia has existed for a long time. This relationship was initially based through various activities i.e. commerce and trade, culture and migration. However, with the creation of man-made country boundaries, the relationship has become limited through the restriction placed by the respective countries. Currently, immigration is being perceived as a major problem in Malaysia, associated with illegal immigrants originating from the Philippines and Indonesia. However with immigration, there is also the transboundary flow of goods and currency. This paper will focus on remittance and the flow of goods in the form of barter trade and smuggling from the year 1996 until present and its implications on Malaysia (Sabah)

The illegal immigrants in Sabah: Why do they come back?

The numbers of illegal immigrants from neighbouring countries of the Philippines and Indonesia is said to have reached an alarming figure. Recent statistics estimates that the number of immigrants in the country is approximately half a million. Such noticeable presence of the immigrants has been a major concern to many. Although, the immigrants may have profoundly contributed to the economic development of Sabah, their contribution is not without its cost. While providing cheap labour to timber, construction, plantation and domestic sectors, they are also seen as a threat to the society as a significant numbers of them are also involved in criminal activities. In order to negate negative effects, the government responded by taking several measures inter alia canning and deportation. Nonetheless, those measures failed to completely hinder them from coming back. Based on interviews and observations carried out in Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu, this paper seeks to verify the reasons of their returning. This paper concludes that the immigrants will continue to come back regardless of whatever measures taken by the government for as long as job opportunities are abundantly available in Sabah. In addition, the availability of ‘shelter’ provided by their relatives who are locals is also a crucial factor

The Enforcement Strategy in The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Policy towards Achieving Sustainable Growth for Sabahans

World economic growth, which is increasingly declining due to the impact of the COVID-19 controversy, has caused the Sabah State Government to launch the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Policy Development Plan on 29 March 2021 as one of the efforts to deal with this issue. Among the sectors given focus in the SMJ Plan are the development of human capital, economy and social well-being in Sabah. This is because, through the development of human capital, the economy and the sustainability of the people's well-being, it is believed to be able to produce people who are creative, critical and competitive for the needs of the present and the future immediately guaranteeing the sustainability of the country's economy. The qualitative research methods used in this study are a literature review and structured interviews. Among the informants are the Yang Berhormat Dato’ Ir. Shahelmy bin Yahya, who is Deputy Chief Minister III of Sabah. Professor Dr. Sity Daud is the Deputy Dean of Networking and Alumni at the National University of Malaysia and Professor Madya Datuk Ts. Dr. Ramzah Dambul is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sabah Development Research Institute (IDS), who is directly involved in contributing ideas, reviewing, proposing and analyzing policies and development frameworks in Malaysia and Sabah. Thus, this study was synthesized to identify the factors contributing to the well-being of the people in the state of Sabah to achieve the direction set in the SMJ Plan. The results of descriptive analysis and interviews with three informants found that there are three factors that affect the well-being of the people of Sabah, namely the issue of human capital, the income gap and the lack of facilities and infrastructure in the state. Therefore, to ensure that the SMJ Plan can achieve the direction set, this study suggests that the focus for development in the state of Sabah needs to be implemented holistically, including urban and rural areas

Undocumented workers during Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO)

Malaysia has a significant population of migrant labour force. Out of the 5.5 million migrant workers in the country, more than half are reported to be undocumented, with the state of Sabah being home to the highest population of undocumented migrant workers majority from the Philippines and Indonesia. Since the 1970s the scale of migration increased drastically with the arrival of large number of Muslim refugees from the war-torn southern Philippines, and economic migrants from rural areas of Indonesia, in hopes of achieving better economic and food security. This steady flow of foreign labour also coincided with the state’s economic development plan which saw labour intensive sectors such as constructions, plantation and timber boom. However, when the Covid-19 pandemic began to spread in Malaysia, job opportunities drastically reduced as the government pulled the brakes on almost all economic sectors and closed off the borders. The Movement Controlled Order (MCO) announced nationwide beginning 18 March 2020 thus increased the vulnerability of the undocumented irregular migrants, as the economic threat in the form of loss of wages and movement restrictions decreased the food security of this group

Peranan belia dan PRU-14 di Sabah: Kajian kes di P.188 Silam

Belia merupakan kumpulan penting kepada kelangsungan politik Malaysia. Peningkatan jumlah kumpulan belia yang mewakili hampir separuh populasi pengundi berdaftar di Malaysia menjadikan kumpulan ini penting kepada negara kerana mereka mampu menentukan keputusan pilihan raya. Hakikatnya, kumpulan anak muda ini sangat sensitif kepada perubahan yang berlaku di persekitaran mereka dan sangat kritikal kepada dasar-dasar kerajaan yang tidak memberikan keuntungan kepada mereka. Oleh itu, berdasarkan kajian tentang peranan belia dalam Pilihan Raya Umum ke-14 (PRU-14) di parlimen P.188 Silam mendapati bahawa protes belia di Parlimen Silam dan tiga kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) (N.51 Kunak, N.50 Lahad Datu dan N.49 Tungku) di bawah Parlimen ini adalah disebabkan oleh kegagalan kerajaan terdahulu, iaitu Barisan Nasional (BN) dalam melaksanakan dasar dan program yang bermanfaat dan memberi keuntungan kepada belia. Protes ini diterjemahkan dalam bentuk undi ke atas Parti Warisan Sabah (PWS). Menyedari akan kepentingan belia kepada kelangsungan parti pemerintah, maka artikel ini menghujahkan bahawa parti pemerintah di peringkat nasional dan negeri pada hari ini perlu memberikan perhatian yang lebih serius ke atas isu keterpinggiran belia. Oleh itu, beberapa usaha mendekati belia perlu dilakukan secara konsisten dan ia bukan hanya menjadi rutin apabila tibanya musim pilihan raya

Identity dynamics and diplomatic narratives : Malaysian chinese perspectives

Objectives: This research provides a comprehensive analysis of Malaysia-China relations during Najib Razak's administration, examining the political, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions of bilateral cooperation. Under Najib's leadership, Malaysia pursued a multifaceted approach to strengthening ties with China, characterized by frequent high-level visits, extensive economic engagements, and collaborative initiatives. The study explores political cooperation, focusing on efforts to address maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China Sea through dialogue and bilateral channels. Economically, it examines the significant growth in Malaysia-China relations, increased trade volumes, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, and collaborative investment projects. Socio-culturally, the research looks at educational exchanges, tourism cooperation, and initiatives like the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program, which facilitated closer ties and mutual understanding between the two nations. The study concludes with policy implications for policymakers and researchers, emphasizing the need to address trade imbalances, prioritize dialogue and cooperation in addressing regional challenges, and expand bilateral cooperation beyond traditional sectors to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Methods: The research methodology employed in thisstudy involves a qualitative analysis ofsecondary data sources. Data from reputable sources such as government reports, academic publications, and international organizations' databases were collected and analyzed to provide a comprehensive overview of Malaysia-China relations during Najib Razak's administration. This qualitative approach allowed for an in-depth examination of the political, economic, and socio-cultural dynamics shaping bilateral cooperation, offering valuable insights into the complexities of Malaysia-China relations. Through rigorous analysis and interpretation of the available data, the study provides a nuanced understanding of the factors influencing perceptions of diplomatic engagements between the two countries, contributing to the scholarly discourse on international relations and bilateral cooperation. Results: The study found that during Najib Razak's administration, Malaysia-China relations experienced significant growth and development across various dimensions. Politically, both nations engaged in constructive dialogue to manage maritime security and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, emphasizing bilateral channels to address these issues. Economically, the relations flourished with a marked increase in trade volumes, substantial Chinese FDI inflows, and numerous collaborative investment projects. However, the study also highlighted challenges such as trade imbalances and the need for greater transparency in mega projects, which necessitate policy adjustments for sustainable economic cooperation. Socio-culturally, the research indicated strong bilateral ties fostered through educational exchanges, tourism cooperation, and initiatives like the MM2H Program, which enhanced mutual understanding and appreciation between the Malaysian and Chinese populations. Conclusion: The research concludes that Malaysia-China relations during Najib Razak's administration were characterized by multifaceted cooperation and significant achievements in political, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions. To ensure a resilient and dynamic partnership that promotes mutual prosperity and development, the study emphasizes the importance of addressing trade imbalances, prioritizing dialogue and cooperation in addressing regional challenges, and expanding bilateral cooperation beyond traditional sectors to capitalize on emerging opportunities. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and researchers, contributing to a deeper understanding of Malaysia-China relations and offering a basis for future strategies to enhance bilateral cooperation

The perception and resilience of Bagang community on climate change in Marine Protected Area, Pitas, Sabah, Malaysia

Climate change had caused occurrence of more frequent big El Nino and La Nino phenomenon that led to drought and flood disasters onto coastal communities and affecting their quality of life. This study aims to ascertain the perceptions of the coastal community of Kampung Mempakad Laut, Pitas, Sabah, Malaysia which is in the boundary of Tun Mustapha Park on climate change. Data is collected through in-depth interviews with the Bagang community and the data was analysed by descriptive methods. The Bagang community members have knowledge and is aware of the changes in the climate conditions through the happenings of extreme event orchestrated by mother nature that relates to the change in climate phenomena despite not knowing or not familiar with the wellused terms ‘climate change’. Examples of those extreme events are major floods, changes in dry and wet seasons, as well as long unpredictable dry season. They perceive those events as pressure that ultimately threatens their safety and affects Bagang activities. However, they have come up with their own strategies in adapting to the phenomena including precautionary and preparatory measures for enduring natural disasters, modifications of dwelling houses, attempts to increase understanding and cognisance of the changes in environmental surroundings enabling them to come up with better predictions. The experience and resilience of Bagang community that had endured extreme events related to climate change had provided further insights in understanding human’s adaptations to climate change and could become useful guidelines to other coastline communities at large