Rural agro-tourism and local community income: the case study of clustered homestays in Kelantan and Terengganu

This research outlines the analysis of income generation basing on agro-cultural tourism of homestays under the purview of Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. Using a case study of Kelantan and Terengganu, the research elaborates on the levels of income generated from agro-tourism, distributions, administrations, factors leading to the success of homestays in generating additional income and strategies of infrastructural improvements of homestay. Tourism is one of the largest contributing sectors (13%) to the National Gross Product (RM153 billion) in 2015. Agro-tourism provide opportunities for the visitors to stay and experience the life of an agriculture community in rural areas. Kelantan and Terengganu are rich with agricultural produce, thus have the advantage of showcasing the unique attractions to various tourists’ types. Homestays in Kelantan and Terengganu are limited in research. Hence, this research aims to assess the rural agro-tourism and local community income generated from homestays in Kelantan and Terengganu

Homestay operation under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia: the case of Kelantan homestay operators

This research outlines the selection, registration, operation and management of formal homestays under the purview of Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. Using a case study of Kelantan, the research further elaborates on the inception of such concept in Malaysia, the process and procedures for establishment of homestay operation as well as the maintenance and upholding qualities of the current operational homestays. One of the largest contributing sectors to the Gross National Product in 2015, tourism offers great and various activities to tourists domestic and international alike. One such activities is agrotourism that provide opportunities for the visitors to stay and experience the life of an agriculture community in rural areas of Malaysia. Kelantan being one of the most remote areas in the Peninsula is still rich with natural resources and agricultural produce has the advantage of showcasing the unique attractions to various tourists’ types, especially those who were willing to stay overnight or more to properly enjoy and learn about realities of daily life of these selected communities. A gap in the literature identified that research on how these communities were selected to offer such activities while maintaining their identities are scantily available. Hence, this research aims at explaining the processes of registering of homestays and rooms for tourists stay and identifying improvement areas which can be targeted to increase the income receipts from this specialised yet diversified sector

Halal kit identifier using radio frequency identification technology

Halal certification is very crucial these days. In Malaysia, JAKIM plays very important role to certify halal product. Products with halal certification become highest priority in users’ demands in Muslim country, particularly in Malaysia. However, due to the rapid development of advanced technology, irresponsible manufactures resort to produce fake halal to attract Muslim consumers and overshadow their decision. Therefore this project is to develop a halal kit identifier to help consumer to identify the halal status of the product. The main focus of this project is to validate the Halal status for products by using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve the existing systems available nowadays. Using this approach, the Halal status of the product can be easily validated, because every tag that will be embedded into food packages has its unique identification number. From various tests conducted, the portable Halal kit identifier using RFID technology developed in this research is able to help consumers to validate Halal status of products wirelessly in very efficient way

Launching video for IIUM Special Plate Number

This launching video is made in order to draw the attention of potential customers to the IIUM Special Plate Number. This video content of 1 minute contains facts and a convincing call-to-action for the bidding process in IIUM Special Plate Numbe

IIUM Special Plate number

A well-designed brochure serves as a perfect introduction to the IIUM Special Plate event. A brochure for IIUM Special Plate Number is to describe the products and services given. This brochure designed according to the latest innovative way and act as reference material to the publi

Kajian Cadangan Penubuhan Semula Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (DARA) Dan Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka (LKWJ)

Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (DARA) dan Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka (LKWJ) dahulunya merupakan agensi di bawah Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar (KPLB) yang ditubuhkan di bawah Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara 1972 (Akta 68) dan Akta Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka 1983 (Akta 285). Penubuhan kedua-dua Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah (LKW) ini merupakan satu strategi pembangunan terancang Kerajaan untuk mempercepatkan pembangunan wilayah mundur kearah mencapai keseimbangan pembangunan antara wilayah