The factors that contribute to absenteeism among employees at Kamaruzaman Agency / Suhaimy Mohd

Absenteeism constitute one of the problem that occur in organization which affect not only the employees performance, but also the performance of the organization itself in term of productivity, production as well as services. The main objective of this research is to determine the factors that contribute to absenteeism at the Kamaruzaman Agency, Melaka. Besides, researcher also identifies the main factors which affect absenteeism plus the relationship between the factors towards absenteeism. The factors are working environment, payment, job itself and supervision. Researcher used questionnaire as a main instrumental in data collection method. Next, data that have been collected, will be analyzed through frequency, percentage, mean and Pearson Correlation. In general, the results of this research show that factor job itself is the most influence towards absenteeism. This followed by the factors of working environment, supervision and payment

The concept of leadership and constitution of a country from the Islamic and Malay archipelago perspectives according to Taj Al Salatin manuscript

The concept of leadership has been present eversince the dawn of time, with scholars steering broad studies from various directions and viewpoints, which were then formed into literary works. In the Malay Archipelago, Taj al-Salatin manuscript (1603M) is extensively recognised as a masterwork that emphasised leadership qualities from the Islamic viewpoint. This study was conducted to recognise the author’s notions on Islamic leadership in the context of Malay Archipelago, using descriptive method by analysing the manuscript. The results revealed that leaders and leadership are deliberated, as a decree from Allah SWT. Good rulers must be competent, with higher knowledge and morals than their followers. Taj al-Salatin presents the indication that rulers should exercise Tasawwuf, which among its practises take account of unceasing self reminder of death, rejecting desires and lust, and prioritising remembrance of Allah. In his manuscript, Bukhari al-Jauhari presents the idea, optimism and the notion of “rulers are perfect beings”, which personifies the concept of Tauhid and espouses noble character for universal civilisation. A ruler of a country should at all times stand on the grounds of good moral standards and the people are led towards generating a peaceful, thriving and blissful nation

Satu Tinjauan Tentang Persepsi Guru-Guru Terhadap Program Latihan Dalaman Yang Dijalankan Di Sekolah-Sekolah

The study intended to examine the perception of teachers toward importance, implementation and supervision of in house training program and the relationship between variables (importance with implementation and implementation with supervision) of in house training program. The objectives of this study are to observe 1) the difference in perception of the importance in house training among teachers’ gender, 2) the difference in perception of the importance in house training among teachers’ service scheme, 3) the difference in perception of the importance in house training among grade A and B school teachers’, 4) a significant relationship among the importance and implementation variables and 5) a significant relationship among the implementation and supervision variables of in house training program. 80 respondents were selected from six secondary schools in Kubang Pasu, Kedah. A set of questionnaire with five Likert Scale was distributed. The collections of the data is to study the perception of teachers and the relationship among the variables. The questionnaire was adapted from research done by Matnoh (1995), Mohd Radzi (1995) and a few questions were created by the researcher. All the data gathered was analyzed at p = .05 using Descriptive Statistics and Pearson Correlations. The results indicate that there are 1) no significant different in perception toward in house training program between teachers’ gender (p > .05 p = .366), service scheme (p > .05 p = .322) and school grade (p > .05 p = .240), 2) a strong relationship and significant (r = .739 p = .OO) between importance and implementation variables. There is a weak relationship and not significant (r = .270 p = 0.16) between implementation and supervision variables of in house training program. Based on the findings, the researcher would like to suggest that the process of implementation and supervision of in house training program will be emphasized and upgraded so that they will benefit the organization and the staffs

Mengurus masyarakat Singapura gaya Lee Kuan Yew: satu legasi

Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) negarawan unggul Asia Tenggara yang berjaya menggerakkan tindakan-tindakan pragmatik dengan nilai dan gaya kepimpinan berkesan demi mencapai visi pembangunan Singapura. Memiliki pengalaman politik hampir 60 tahun (1955-2011) menjadikan beliau tokoh politik tanpa tandingan di Singapura dan di Asia Tenggara. Kredibiliti kepimpinannya berjaya membawa masyarakat Singapura berkembang maju dari satu tahap ke satu tahap yang lain. Walaupun meletakkan jawatan sebagai Perdana Menteri pada tahun 1990 namun masih terus relevan di arena politik perdana Singapura apabila dilantik sebagai Menteri Kanan (1990-2004) dan Menteri Mentor (2004-2011). Beliau membimbing Singapura pada sebelum dan selepas Singapura dipisahkan daripada Persekutuan Malaysia (1963-1965). Konsep Malaysian Malaysia nya sangat meresahkan dan menjadi penyebab utama Singapura akhirnya perlu membina negara sendiri. Walau bagaimanapun gagasan Malaysian Malaysia telah bertukar menjadi resipi paling ampuh dalam mengurus masyarakat majmuk di Singapura yang merdeka. Sekali gus membentuk gaya kepimpinannya tersendiri. Penulisan ini cuba melihat sepintas lalu legasi LKY dalam mengurus masyarakat majmuk di Singapura. Secara umumnya, masyarakat majmuk akan menghasilkan pelbagai tuntutan dan perjuangan khususnya terhadap hak dan ketuanan. Persoalan sensitif ini berjaya diuruskan LKY dengan gayanya tersendiri. Pendirian asas LKY, dasar keselamatan, dasar pendidikan dwibahasa, sistem politik, sistem demokrasi, konsep “peluang sama rata”, patriotisme dan pembangunan bangsa Singapura, kepercayaan dan pengurusan agama, ekonomi dan modal insan dan nilai Asia akan dibincangkan satu persatu. Adalah diharapkan satu pengkayaan pengetahuan baru berkaitan pengalaman mengurus sebuah masyarakat dan negara khususnya di Asia Tenggara terhasil bagi tujuan rujukan pada masa akan datang

Physico-chemical studies of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticlescoated on amorphous carbon nanotubes ( -CNTs)

Amorphous carbon nanotubes ( -CNTs) were synthesized by a chemical reaction between ferroceneand ammonium chloride at a temperature (∼250◦C) in an air furnace. As- synthesized -CNTs werepurified with deionized water and hydrochloric acid. A purified -CNTs were hybridized with cuprousoxide nanoparticles (Cu2O) through a simple chemical process. Morphology of the samples was analyzedwith field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra showed the attachment of acidic functional groups onto thesurface of -CNTs and the formation of hybridized -CNTs-Cu2O. Raman spectra reveal the amorphousnature of the carbon. X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern confirmed the amorphous phase of the carbon andthe formation of Cu2O crystalline phase. The coating of Cu2O was confirmed by FESEM, TEM, and XRD.Optical absorption of the samples has also been investigated and the quantum confinement effect wasillustrated in the absorption spectra

MENEROKA KERANGKA ANALITIKAL TEORI SOSIOLOGI MAX WEBER DALAM MENGKAJI PEMIKIRAN PEMBANGUNAN TUN DR. MAHATHIR MOHAMAD

This paper provides an analytical framework of classical sociological theories of Max Weber (1864-1920) in the review of development thinking Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad as the leader of the country from 1981 to 2003. The theory that will be affected are 'social action theory', rational-legal and rational capitalism in reviewing ideas / thoughts and approach / policy development used in the period. The concept and features of the theory will be used to assess the rationale and approach of 'Mahathir factor' in making changes from the traditional to modern agriculture industry. It includes the successful development and policies to the folk- 'Mahathir generation'. Initial exploration on the thinking of Tun Dr. Mahathir is by assessing the value and value system that is positive towards development, rational thinking and approach towards efficient management of the organization. It is done by minimizing the cost, increase productivity, leadership, being systematic and discipline in pursuit of goals and ideas including rational-legal approach to bring solutions to the problems arise. However, the development of which is based on competition, market / market power and 'winners and losers' in the modernization approach will produce 'competitive individualism' that compete with the neglect of social values and community relations. To strengthen and sustain modern civilization, appropriate to Malaysian mold to religion / faith and spiritual paradigm through philosophical approach Islamic scholar al-Ghazali and Islam Hadhari towards stabilization of a civilized state by 2020

NEGARA-BANGSA: PROSES DAN PERBAHASAN BY A. R. EMBONG: PENERBIT UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, 2001, 143 PAGES.

Negara-Bangsa Proses dan Perbahasan (Malay for Nation-State: Process and Debate) by Abdul Rahman Embong, is a book that brings together nine essays on nation-state discussions written from 1995 to 2000. Five essays developed into Chapters 2, 4, 7, 8 and 9 were essays published in the Pemikir journal published by the Utusan Melayu Group while Chapters 5 and 6 were conference papers presented by Abdul Rahman in a seminar. All these essays have been updated and improved for the purpose of publishing this book. Additionally, Chapters 1 and 3 are new chapters written specifically for this book, which also debate on and discuss nation-states. Through this work, Abdul Rahman offers a continual, inclusive and semi-controversial perspective on important issues of Malaysia and its nation in particular and the world in general. The book also aims to promote deep discussion of the world of thought with the nation-state of Malaysia and the Malaysian nation as the main focus.   Cite as: Razali, N. A., Mohd Suhaimy, K. A., & Jaes, L.  (2020). Negara-bangsa: Proses dan perbahasan (Book review). Journal of Nusantara Studies, 5(2), 411-425. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol5iss2pp411-42

Impact of TiO2 nanotubes’ morphology on the photocatalytic degradation of simazine pollutant

There are various approaches to enhancing the catalytic properties of TiO2, including modifying its morphology by altering the surface reactivity and surface area of the catalyst. In this study, the primary aim is to enhance the photocatalytic activity by changing the TiO2 nanotubes’ architecture. The highly ordered infrastructure is favorable for a better charge carrier transfer. It is well known that anodization affects TiO2 nanotubes’ structure by increasing the anodization duration which in turn influence the photocatalytic activity. The characterizations were conducted by FE-SEM (fiend emission scanning electron microscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), RAMAN (Raman spectroscopy), EDX (Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), UV-Vis (Ultraviolet visible spectroscopy) and LCMS/MS/MS (liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy). We found that the morphological structure is affected by the anodization duration according to FE-SEM. The photocatalytic degradation shows a photodegradation rate of k = 0.0104 mi