Hala

Replaces Instant Information/Ornamentals and Flowers Series no. 17.Information sheet on using the Hawaiian native plant hala (Pandanas tectorius) in landscapes

Hala

This is a film review of Hala (2019), directed by Minhal Baig

International postgraduate students and peer learning

Programmes such as peer learning and peer assisted study sessions are increasingly used to support undergraduate students in many academic institutions. These programmes are regularly evaluated, monitored and proven to have academic and social benefits for learners. However, postgraduate students, especially international students are not the main target of these programmes. This study targeted international postgraduate students. The action research method was used to investigate how peer learning could support international postgraduate students in their learning journey and enhance their learning experience. Two former/experienced postgraduate students were invited to share their learning experience with thirty four new international postgraduate students in two sessions. After the two presentations, participants completed a self-administrated open-ended feedback questionnaire to evaluate the two sessions. An open-ended feedback questionnaire was used as the main research tool to gather the primary data and thematic analysis was used to analyse the collected qualitative data. The findings revealed that students enjoyed this learning opportunity; majority of participants thought that the two peer learning sessions were useful, insightful, thoughtful, inspirational and beneficial. In conclusion, peer learning is an important tool to enhance the learning experience of international postgraduate students and enrich their educational journey. Therefore, the outcomes of this action research contribute to the growing body of knowledge on peer learning and international postgraduate students

Commentary on Temiar Dream Music

A short article written by H.D. Noone about the Temiar’s relationship with spirits and the Temiar shaman (or ‘hala’) accompanied by the list of nine Dream Music tracks

Song Descriptions

A description of the nine Dream Music tracks recorded in the December of 1941. Each point highlights the spirit which inspired the song and a short explaination of what the spirit told the ‘hala’

Hala tuju mahasiswa

Jemaah Islamiah (JI) ditubuhkan Abu Bakar bashir dan abdullah sungkar, ketika bersembunyi di Malaysia yang kononnye memperjuangkan penubuhan Daulah Islamiah di Asia Tenggara