A study of relationship of debt ratio, return on asset & return on equity on TNB financial efficiency / Khadijah Mohd Affendi

The purpose of this paper is to study of relationship of debt ratio, return on asset and return on equity on TNB financial efficiency. Three ratio are used in determine the financial efficiency . The first objective is researcher want to study on determinants of TNB financial efficiency, second is to identify the relationship between profit of the company with independent variables (debt ratio, return on asset, return on equity) and third is to give the suggestion how to improve the efficiency at TNB’s management. The data was get from secondary data which is from the company annual report about 10 years and also get from informal interview by top management of TNB Tanah Merah. The Statistical Procedure of Social System (SPSS) are used in key in the data. From this program multiple linear regressions, correlation of coefficient (R), coefficient of determination (R²), Durbin Watson, and T- statistic are used in analysis. All the data are used in yearly from year 2001 to year 2010. This result indicates that all variables are having significant relationship with the dependent variable which are debt ratio, return on asset, and return on equit

Arabic Calligraphy Identification for Digital Jawi Paleography using Triangle Blocks

Palaeography is the study of ancient handwritten manuscripts to date the age and to localize ancient and medieval scripts. It also deals with analysing the development of the letters shape. Ancient Jawi manuscripts are one of the least studied area. Nowadays, over 7789 known Jawi manuscripts are kept in custody of various libraries in Malaysia. Most of these manuscripts were undated with unknown authors and location of origin. Analysing the different types of writing styles and recognizing the manuscript illuminations can discover this important information. In this paper, we discuss the palaeographical analysis from the perspective of computer science and propose a general framework for that. This process involves investigation of Arabic influence on the Jawi manuscript writings, establishing the palaeographical type of the script, and classification of writing styles based on local and global Jawi image features

Knowledge and Practice of Sexual Education Teacher of Special Needs Students

The problem of sexual behavior among Special Needs Students can be overcome by the effectiveness of teaching or presentation in Sexual Education lesson. In this regard, the study aims to identify the relationship between knowledge level and Sexual Education practice of Special Needs Students Special Education teacher. This study was based on cognitive theory that emphasizes internal mental processes. The model used in this study was the Model of Cognitive Response. This quantitative study conducted cross-sectional surveys on 86 special education teachers in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia. The sample was selected through stratified random sampling technique to balance the number of samples comprising male teachers and female teachers. The research instrument was adapted from Ang Chai Tin’S study in year of 2014. All the questionnaires showed the reliability level of 0.801 Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. The data obtained from questionnaires were distributed to teachers. Data were analyzed via SPSS and described with descriptively as well as inferentially. The findings of the Spearman Correlation Coefficient indicated that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge and the teaching practice of Special Needs Students Sexual Education among teachers. [rs = 0.664, n=86, p < 0.05]. Correlation strength value was strong. The conclusions of this study showed that Null Hypothesis (Ho) rejected, knowing that there was a strong and significant positive relationship between the level of knowledge and the level of teacher practice in MBK Sexual Education

Rational factors in the spiritual journey of embracing Islam

The studies on conversion to Islam in multi-faiths and multi-nations show that there are many pushed and pulled factors of religious shift either as rational factors or relational ones. The rational factors which is induced by intellectual search for embracing Islam as alternative live has become a focal point of discussion in this paper. Analyzing rational factors from various experiences of new Muslims in multi-nations’ biographical narratives will significantly clarify the misperceptions that marriage is the main factor of becoming Muslim. This paper highlights the key themes of Islam which are believed to be the rational factors by those individuals to embrace Islam. The study on the rational factors of embracing Islam is carried out by examining the secondary and primary data of new Muslim’s biographical narratives. Embracing Islam through the means of rational factors is induced by two contributing elements; intellectual connection to Islam and guide of life. It is to say that, behind the spiritual tradition of Islam, there is the rationality that clarify the content of Islamic teachings which bring about the potential convert to think deeper on making a choice for a new alternative way of life to embrace Islam. This intellectual conversion has helped much on the new Muslim to face the challenge for being a practicing Muslim as the religious choice is rational

Practice of breast sel-examination (BSE) and its relation to knowledge and attitude among female attendees of Out - patient Department, Hospital Kuala Lumpur , 1996

Although the effectiveness of Breast Self Examination (BSE) and its potential use as a screening method for detecting early breast cancer is debatable, its practice is useful in raising women's awareness of changes in their breast and body. The Malaysian Ministry of Health has included BSE as one activity of their Healthy Lifestyle Campaign. Public education efforts on BSE are intensified in the printed and electronic media since early 1994. A cross-sectional survey of randomly sampled female attendees of the outpatient clinic, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, aged 20 to 70, was conducted in March 1996. The main purpose was to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of BSE. Results showed 60.7 % of selected respondents ever practice BSE but only 22.8 % practised it on a monthly basis as recommended. Compared to women who do not practise BSE, women who practised BSE were working, educated to at least secondary education and had family income of more than RM 1001. Total mean score for knowledge was 7.6 ± 2.3 and those with low knowledge consisted only 29.6 % of all respondents. The major sources of knowledge on BSE and breast cancer among these women were television and magazines. Total mean score for attitude among these women was 30 ± 3.1 and 79.4 % of them showed positive attitude towards BSE. The reasons given for not conducting BSE were absence of symptoms and knowledge on how to conduct BSE. This study also showed that BSE practice has a significant relationship with knowledge and attitude of respondents Knowledge was also significantly related with attitude (p values < 0.05 ). Knowledge play an important role in determining the practice of BSE among women. This is evident from logistic regression analysis which showed that knowledge remain significant after controlling selected confounders. In conclusion, despite the high percentage of women exposed to information about BSE and breast cancer, their knowledge and Gonfidence level are still low and only 22.8% respondents practiced BSE monthly as recommended

Novel superhydrophobic and superoleophilic sugarcane green ceramic hollow fibre membrane as hybrid oil sorbent-separator of real oil and water mixture

The frequent oil spill accidents in nowadays has aroused great attention all over the world. Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic grafted on various substrates have attracted much attention to treat oil and water mixture because of their unique performance that can effectively separate oil and water mixture. At the same time, ceramic membrane also shows potential substrates to be used in treating oil and water mixture. However, conventional ceramic membrane that made from alumina show drawbacks in term of its high cost production. Herein, we report a new ceramic membrane that derived from agricultural-sugarcane bagasse waste and modified into superhydrophobic and superoleophilic to act as hybrid oil sorbent and separator. In this study, we successfully treat three types of real oil and water mixture from palm oil mill effluent (POME), restaurant and car wash with oil rejection and flux up to 99% and 134 L/m2h, respectively. In summary, this work demonstrates a facile, economic and effective method to fabricate superhydrophobic and superoleophilic substrates for oil and water separation

Peaceful Co-Existence in Religious Diversity in Sabah, Malaysia

Religious diversity in Malaysia can be a vital instrument in unifying its people However it can also become the main challenge to create peaceful co-existence because religious sentiment can easily be debated and difficult to handle Therefore it is very essential to manage religious issues wisely and with sanity as conflicts in religion contribute to instability in unity among people of different religions Ainon Kuntum 2003 It is not easy to achieve unity among different ethnicities and religions in Malaysia because it does not only depend on macro factors such as political changes economy social and episodes in a history It also involves micro factors that happen in daily interactions Budi Anto Mohd Tamring 2008 In accordance to this efforts towards achieving peaceful co-existence among the people are social responsibilities that have to be worked on collectively beyond ones religion s beliefs Unity among different religions and ethnicities depends on the attitudes of people towards the issues on inter-religious relations This article discusses three approaches and the stands of the people with different religions in Sabah on a few issues related to interreligious relations namely on its exclusivity inclusively and plurality Based on the approach it is found that harmony in socialization integration and cooperation among religions is shown significantly in the daily interaction among the Muslims and non-Muslims which has brought towards peaceful co-existence among the different religions in Saba

Interreligious Education as an Approach to End Racism and Discrimination

This study aims to explain that interreligious education can be used as an approach in dealing with diversity to end discrimination and racism in a multiethnic society. Interfaith education can increase students’ fears about changing religions or losing their own beliefs, as well as foster an understanding of other religions beyond history and culture, while allowing individuals to maintain their own beliefs. In addition, interreligious education must emphasize universal values or principles, such as peace and tolerance. It is a type of qualitative research with a library research model. Research data comes from related books and articles on interfaith education as an approach to ending discrimination and racism. Collection techniques were carried out through reading literature or written sources such as books, previous research, journals, and articles related to the research title. Data analysis with the content analyst. The results of this study state that interfaith education lays the foundation for education as an approach to fighting racism and discrimination. Thus, there is a need to consider religion and education in everyday life to promote more holistic interfaith education and build harmonious coexistence. Keywords: interreligious education, racism, discrimination, common principals, harmonious co- existence, multiethnic society

Dorongan pemelukan agama Islam dalam kalangan komuniti minoriti di sebuah negeri majoriti Melayu.

Pemelukan agama merupakan perpindahan kepercayaan yang berlaku dalam kehidupan masyarakat pelbagai etnik yang disebabkan pelbagai faktor. Perihal yang sama berlaku dalam kehidupan komuniti Cina yang merupakan 2.4 % daripada jumlah penduduk di negeri Terengganu. Objektif kajian ini adalah melihatkan faktor pemelukan agama Islam dalam kalangan masyarakat Cina di negeri Terengganu dan bagaimana fenomena ini berlaku. Kajian deskriptif ini, dilakukan dengan menggunakan metod kualitatif iaitu dengan temu bual ke atas 20 orang Saudara Baru Cina yang memeluk Islam di negeri Terengganu. Selain itu, temu bual juga dilakukan ke atas tiga orang tokoh yang terlibat secara langsung dalam menjaga kebajikan Saudara Baru Cina di negeri Terengganu. Kajian mendapati komuniti Cina Muslim di negeri Terengganu memeluk agama Islam kerana faktor pergaulan dengan rakan Muslim, perkahwinan, pengkajian, hidayah dari Ilahi dan dorongan dari keluarga yang telah memeluk agama Islam

CONCEPT AND APPLICATION OF IJARAH, WAKALAH AND JI’ALAH CONTRACT IN THE PUBLIC DONATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs) IN MALAYSIA

One of the purposes of the establishment of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is to help the needy people to get a better life. They help them by doing fundraising to the public. As they get the public donation, they are also allowed to take the commission from the donation according to the Islamic contracts that have been existed in Islam. The purpose of this study is to analyse the types of contract that have been applied by the NGOs in collecting public donation. The methodology used in this research is qualitative method by using document analysis and interview. The informants involved are from the six selected NGOs which have been registered under Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or Registry of Societies Malaysia (ROS). These NGOs are chosen due to their enthusiasm, activeness and success in implementing the public donation other than based on their expertise relating to the donation collection of the organization. Besides, they cooperated very well from the beginning of the research until the end. The data obtained is analysed using content analysis. The finding shows that Islamic Relief Malaysia (IRM), Aman Palestin, Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (MAPIM), Cinta Syria Malaysia (CSM) and Muslim Volunteer Malaysia (MVM) apply the contract of ijarah, wakalah and ji’alah which comply with the law of Sharia. Yet, Serantau Muslim does not apply any contracts as they do not take any commission from the public donation. Further research needs to be done to identify the similarity of the contract applied by the other NGOs