Prestasi pengurusan ruang: Hospital Kerajaan di Johor, Malaysia (2006-2015)

The increase in the number of patients admitted to the ward is one of the difficulties faced by most hospitals. Therefore, this study aims to determine the performance in the space management of government hospitals. It involves the identification of existing hospital room management patterns. Further, this study has determined the methods used to address the problem of space and bed shortage. This qualitative study uses document analysis methods, which integrate recent and past performance in meeting the needs of hospital space and beds. Admission rates, use of government hospital beds, and methods for addressing increased patient admissions for 2006 to 2015 were thematically analyzed using content analysis. This study was conducted for all government hospitals in the state of Johor. The findings of this study can be used to solve the problem of hospital space as well as further research

Model pelaksanaan pemanfaatan ruang akademik bagi universiti awam di Malaysia

Space utilization is the solution to accommodate the needs for academic space in universities. This is contrary to public universities in Malaysia, whose level of implementation of space utilization is low. The problems in the implementation of space utilization are due to finance, knowledge, awareness, lack of academic research and relevant policies and guidelines. Thus, this study focuses on two questions, namely, what are the components that need to be taken into account in the implementation of space utilization and how to implement the utilization of space in a variety of forms of management of public universities. For that, a space utilization model for academic space was developed through a mix of qualitative and quantitative approaches. The necessary components were determined through literature review, interviews, focus group discussions and questionnaire survey. Contents analysis was used to analyze the literatures, interviews and focus group discussions inputs. Meanwhile, the test of reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and mean analysis were applied on the questionnaires, and with the adaptation of data flow diagrams, the model was then developed. The members of the Council of Directors of Development from Malaysian Public Higher Education Institutions, academics and experts, representatives from the professional accreditation body, representatives from federal and local government agencies, industry practitioners, and research students have contributed to the model development. The developed model consists of three main components with five work processes for the implementation of academic space utilization. These components are the alternatives of the implementation of space utilization survey, databases and interpretations, considerations and remedies for the achieved space utilization rate. For each of these components, there are lower level components. These components are functioning through the process of identification of the needs for space utilization survey, formulation of the implementation alternatives for space utilization survey, evaluation of the survey input and the verification of survey findings for further actions. Thus, this model can accommodate the shortfalls in academic referral on the implementation of academic space utilization

Managing paddy agricultural irrigation system: a review on challenges and strategies

Ensuring enough food supply to meet demand is one of the challenges that the country needs to address. This food security issue is explored in this review article by looking at the challenges and strategies for ensuring a sustainable agricultural irrigation system for paddy farming, with a focus on Indonesia. The review identified five main challenges and four strategies for the management of agricultural irrigation paddy systems. The aim of the discussion in this paper is to help manage irrigation facilities. It is expected to contribute to the sustainability of paddy agriculture for those involved in the management of agricultural water management. Further studies on community participation factors and performance measurement indicators are proposed

Nutritional status of school children receiving Supplementary Feeding Program in Peninsular Malaysia

A total of 2541 school children comprising of 1265 students who were given the School Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) and 1276 who were not given SFP (non-SFP) aged between 7-12 years, from Central and Southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia were involved in the study. Anthropometric measurements (weight, height and triceps skinfold) and their 24-hour dietary record were assessed. Results showed that SFP subjects had a lower mean body weight (26.9 ± 7.7 kg), height (130.7 ± 10.0 em) and triceps skinfold (TSF) thickness (9.8 ± 3.8 mm) than non-SFP subjects with mean body weight29.3 ± 9.2 kg, height 132.9 ± 10.4 cm and TSF thickness 10.8 ± 4.6 mm. Chinese subjects had the highest mean body weight (28.7 ± 7.9 kg), height (132.9 ± 10.3 em) and TSF thickness (l0.3 ± 3.7 mm) amongst the SFP subjects, as well as amongst non-SFP subjects with mean body weight 31.1 ± 9.3 kg, height 135.4 ± 10.3 em and TSF thickness 11.5 ±4.9 mm. This study also showed the persistence of underweight, stunting and wasting amongst these primary school children. The prevalence of underweight amongst SFP and non-SFP subjects were 14.6% and 10.0% respectively. The prevalence of stunting was 12.6% for SFP and 7.4% for non-SFP, while wasting was found in 11.1% for SFP and 9.5% for non-SFP. The prevalence of overweight amongst SFP and non-SFP subjects were 1.3% and 4.5% respectively. Overall, only intake of protein, vitamin A and vitamin C met the RDI in all subjects for both SFP and non-SFP. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that there is a need for the Food Supplementation Program to be continuously implemented in primary schools to ensure that they will get enough food to sustain their energy

Factors affecting the space utilisation rate of Malaysian public universities

This paper shares the factors that affect space utilization rate in the Malaysian public higher education institutions. The factors, which gathered through a qualitative study involving academics and practitioners are, people, place and process. This helps the Malaysian public universities to understand what they can afford to put forward in order to achieve higher space utilization. Besides, academics and practitioners are encouraged to explore how space utilization can be embraced as a tool in managing space, especially for public higher education institutionsina developing countryy such as Malaysi

Measurement of facility management competencies in higher education institution

Facility management competency plays an important role in providing conducive facilities for higher education institutions. This study will examine the selection of measurement items for facility management competencies in higher education institution. Variables examined in this study are leadership and management, managing people, understanding business organization, operation and maintenance, managing premises, managing services, managing resources, and managing the working environment. Respondents consisted of 646 individuals who manage the facilities of higher education institutions. Data was analysed by using SPSS version 20 software. Results showed that the stated variables were categorized into five areas of facility management competencies with Eigenvalues above 1.0. The value of the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy 0.966 > 0.6 was adequate for inter-correlation, while Bartlett’s Test was significant (Chi Square = 23069.264, p <0.05). Hence, factor analysis was carried out and the results formed five constructs that were able to explain 71.78% of the polytechnic facility management competencies. In terms of reliability, the Cronbach’s Alpha value classification was very high, exceeding 0.7. Accordingly, the findings obtained reveal that the instrument can identify facility management competencies required to manage facilities in the polytechnic

Evaluation of performance energy collection using five types of solar flat plate collector

Solar radiation is emitted from the sun and collected on the surface of the earth by solar collectors. Solar energy can be transformed into useful energy in the structure of thermal power. One of the foremosteconomic always is to reapheat by exploitationsolar Flat Plate Collector (FPC). The solar collector's function is to heat water from the atmosphere. Heated water can be used for domestic and industrial uses, etc. The types of FPCs involved in this study are, for the colour’s FPC (black collector versus white collector), material’s FPC (copper collector versus polypropylene collector) and glazing’s FPC (double glazing collector versus single glazing collector) by using the Energy Solar Trainer. The present work is aimed to predict the performance of FPC tested for three different days with different types of FPC using an application of water heating The sky was almost clear with an ambient temperature in the range 20o C-36.2o C. Readings are collected from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with the solar radiation intensity, I = 722 W/m2 and flow rate fixed at 2 Lm-1. The result shows that the efficiency of FPCs (colour, material and glazing), the colour’s FPC, and black collector is higher than white collector. While for material’s FPC, copper collector is higher than polypropylene collector. For the glazing’s FPC, double glazing collector is higher than single collector. For the overall FPCs efficiency, double glazing collector is the highest compared to others FPC

Green and Sustainable Commercial Property Demand in Malaysia and Nigeria

Green building is redefining real estate practices and commercial properties are attracting greater attention of the paradigm shift. Nevertheless, in many countries including Malaysia and Nigeria, green building investment is still beset with uncertainties about the anticipated returns and benefits. The aim of this study is to identify the predictive factors and variables that motivate decisions to demand and invest in green commercial properties, and to apply discriminant analysis technique to assess if there are significant differences in perception between the real estate development team in Malaysia and Nigeria based on the identified variables. The result showed a significant discriminant function separating the two countries based on their perception of the variables. The green building motivation attributes favoured Malaysia. The Wilks’ Lambda’s F test and the standardized discriminant function coefficients, indicated that there are significant differences in perception between the real estate development team  in Malaysia and Nigeria as measured by personal and altruistic environmental motivations, corporate conscience responsibility motivations and economic and financial motivations. However, economic and financial motivation variables were found to have showed the most predictive power in accounting for the differences in perception. Keywords: green building, real estate investment, sustainability, motivations, perceptions

Resilience : A Review of Role and Significance in Physical Asset Management

Concept of resilience have been discuss in many area of studies such as social studies, health, engineering, ecology and management. The objectives of this studies is to understand the role of resilience in physical asset management. The study use previous studies and investigate the definition of resilience and role of resilience in physical asset management. The study found out that resilience and physical asset management have connection. Understanding and good governance on physical asset management can yield a resilience system towards any interruptions however resilience planning must be organize thoroughly by physical asset management. It is suggested that resilience planning should take place in the initial phase of system development and the decision making process of physical asset management

Oversupply causes of double storey terrace houses in Johor Bahru

Malaysia is currently facing an increasing problem in housing oversupply with Johor holding the second largest share in the nation’s oversupply stocks. Thus, this paper investigates the factors affecting housing oversupply in Johor, focusing on double terrace houses in Johor Bahru. The first objective reviews the causes of housing oversupply. The second objective evaluates the level of influence of factors on double storey terrace house oversupply in Johor Bahru. Questionnaires are distributed to 21 real estate agents in Johor Bahru to obtain their views on the housing oversupply factors. The level of influence of housing oversupply factors are ranked based on mean score. The study observes that housing unaffordability caused by expensive house prices and tight lending conditions strongly influence the housing oversupply in Johor Bahru. Thus, all parties in the property sector must work together to improve the buyers’ housing affordability to reduce housing oversupply in Johor Bahru. The findings of the study guides the developers, planners, policy makers and financial institutions in making property planning and financing decisions. Future research may attempt to investigate factors influencing the oversupply of other housing types or extend the study area to allow further understanding on housing oversupply problems in Malaysia