Hi-Viz Florescent SOTRA

Missing important documents while travelling might create disastrous problems as it can affect traveling enjoyment. When travel, people will carry several items such as identification card, passport, flight ticket, boarding pass, credit card, cash, ATM cards and mobile phone. This can create a possibility of misplace or worse, missing things especially for disorganized people. Therefore, a proper new travel organizer can help travelers to place all their belongings for easy retrieval. The main product feature is a multi-size compartment to store different things while traveling. Another important element is it’s made from a combination of traditional Malay songket and glow in the dark fabric as a covering theme. The decision to choose songket as a theme is due to the current usage of this fabric. Nowadays, the use of songket is limited to special occasions only such as wedding, cultural performance and festive season like Aidilfitri celebration. Meanwhile, glow in the dark fabric used to ease the process of searching for travel organizer in traveler’s bag or luggage. Travel organizer been chosen as an instrument for promoting songket because it been widely used by travellers who travel locally and internationally. This could be further realized through collaboration with local airlines such as Malaysia Airlines. As a conclusion, SOTRA could be a solution for proper storage of travel items and help to promote and ensure the sustainability of songket

‘Best Interest of a Child’ Doctrine in Divorce Cases: Resorting to family mediation practice

The best interest of the children in divorce cases may be best protected using the family mediation model. Although Malaysia has adopted the practice of mediation, it is not made compulsory for family disputes. This study aims at analyzing the effective interpretation of the 'best interest of a child' by replacing the adversarial platform with a family mediation platform. This study adopts a qualitative approach utilizing doctrinal study, content analysis, and interview. The outcome showed that there is a need to promote family mediation in Malaysia and this may assist the stakeholders in developing a harmonious platform for family disputes. Keywords: Child’s Rights, family mediation, divorce, developmental psychology   eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.241

Review on price, service quality and customer loyalty in fast food restaurant / Hazirah Mohammed Shaed...[et al.]

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review on customer loyalty, specifically on price and service quality in the fast food restaurants. Customer loyalty is one of the essential aspects in determining the sustainability of business. Nevertheless, the number of empirical studies looking at the price and service quality in the fast food restaurant is still lacking. Thus, to understand the phenomenon, this paper reviews the literature about the price and service quality effects on customer loyalty. It is hopes that this paper will serve as a substantial support to both academicians and marketers

Educational Right for Children with Special Needs: A comparison between Malaysia and Thailand

Even though Section 28 of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 provides the educational right for persons with disabilities, especially children with special needs, their educational right is not protected effectively since the laws and regulations governing the educational right of children with special needs in Malaysia are scattered. This paper aims to compare the practice of laws relating to special education between Malaysia and Thailand. The authors conduct a doctrinal analysis to complete this paper where textbooks and journal articles related to special education for children with special needs in Malaysia and Thailand are analysed. Keywords: Educational Right; Special Education; Children with Special Needs; Persons with Disabilities eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i19.245

Malaysian Special Education Law: Integrating the Medical and Social Models of Disability

The educational rights of children with disabilities in Malaysia are not sufficiently and effectively protected. There should be a specific law relating to special education for children with disabilities that integrates the Medical and Social Models of Disability to cover their educational rights better. This paper examines the effectiveness of law relating to special education in Malaysia. It proposes integrating the Medical and Social Model of Disabilities in formulating a special education law for children with disabilities in Malaysia. This research employs a library-based approach by analysing the related laws through legislation, journal articles and textbooks. Keywords: Special Education Law; Educational Rights; Children with Disabilities; Models of Disability eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i22.404

Malaysian Special Education Law: Integrating the Medical and Social Models of Disability

The educational rights of children with disabilities in Malaysia are not sufficiently and effectively protected. There should be a specific law relating to special education for children with disabilities that integrates the Medical and Social Models of Disability to cover their educational rights better. This paper examines the effectiveness of law relating to special education in Malaysia. It proposes integrating the Medical and Social Model of Disabilities in formulating a special education law for children with disabilities in Malaysia. This research employs a library-based approach by analysing the related laws through legislation, journal articles and textbooks. Keywords: Special Education Law; Educational Rights; Children with Disabilities; Models of Disability eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under the responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI

A Socio-Legal Study on Tourists’ Perception and Opinion towards Immigrant Influx at the Heritage Zone of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is one of the tourism destinations which offers a balance of historical and modern development. It has become a central meeting place for the immigrants who monopolised the business operation. This study examines and analyses the perception and opinion of tourists visiting Kuala Lumpur towards the immigrants' influx in the heritage zone. The variables are categorised into three; demographic characteristics of the tourists; tourists' perception and opinion towards the immigrant influx; and tourists’ perception and opinion towards heritage conservation and value. The finding helps the stakeholders to formulate a policy in controlling the immigrant influx in Kuala Lumpur. Keywords: tourists; immigrants; heritage zone. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.251

Kedaulatan Raja-Raja Melayu Melangkaui Peruntukan Perlembagaan Persekutuan: Implikasinya ke atas Sistem Raja Berperlembagaan di Malaysia

Malaysia mengamalkan sistem Raja Berperlembagaan iaitu Raja harus bertindak mengikut peruntukan perlembagaan yang telah ditetapkan sekaligus menutup ruang kepada kebebasan memerintah (kuasa mutlak) dalam sistem pentadbiran negara. Disebabkan ada beberapa keadaan dalam Perlembagaan Malaysia yang tidak menyebut secara jelas tentang kedaulatan dan kuasa Raja-Raja Melayu, maka Raja-Raja Melayu adakalanya menggunakan budi bicara melangkaui peruntukan dalam perlembagaan. Tindakan ini serigkali dicabar keabsahahnya. Objektif penyelidikan ini adalah untuk mengkaji sejauh manakah kedaulatan dan kuasa Raja-Raja Melayu boleh melangkaui peruntukan di bawah Perlembagaan Persekutuan serta implikasinya terhadap masyarakat, kerajaan dan negara. Penyelidikan ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif beserta kajian lapangan. Data yang berasaskan sumber primer, sekunder, pemerhatian dan temu bual telah dianalisa untuk mendapatkan hasil bagi kajian ini. Hasil dapatan penyelidikan ini dapat menerangkan kepada masyarakat dan kerajaan betapa pentingnya kedaulatan Raja-Raja Melayu di bawah Perlembagaan Persekutuan, sekaligus menekankan beberapa situasi yang Raja-Raja Melayu boleh menggunakan budi bicara untuk membuat sesuatu keputusan walaupun tidak termaktub di bawah Perlembagaan Persekutuan, demi kemaslahatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan negara

Perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of information technology application towards managerial productivity in fast food chain outlets

The usage of information technology in fast food chain outlets is to be pervasive and compulsory to improve organizational performance and strategic competitiveness. However, having technology available is not enough, it must be accepted and used appropriately by its target user group in order to realize anticipated productivity gains. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of information technology application towards managerial productivity of managers who are attached in the fast food chain outlets in the Klang Valley area. A random survey with questionnaire method was conducted as a quantitative data collection on 326 managers from participating food chain outlets with regard to their acceptance of IT application leading to their productivity. The findings indicated that perceived usefulness (PU) have significant (positive) relationship on managerial productivity (MP). In contrast, ease of use (EOU) has insignificant (negative) relationship on MP. It has been concluded that perceived usefulness of IT application was influence the productivity of managers and on the other hand, the ease of use not influence manager's productivity in today's work environment. Based on the findings, it is hoped that this study will further enhance knowledge in the human resources field and training, with respect to managers' attitude and awareness towards IT application in restaurant operations

Crowd management strategies and safety performance among sports tourism event venue organizers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

High risk of injuries and accidents among attendees at event, especially Sports Tourism Event has become one of the major concerns to researchers and practitioners. One of the major strategies to ensure attendees safety is by practicing effective crowd management strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of crowd management strategies and safety performance practices among sports tourism event venue organizers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. The sample included 40 of safety or operation manager attached to sports tourism event venue organizers. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that the correlation crowd management strategies had significant relationship with safety performance. Since the findings may not have utilitarian value to other event venues in Malaysia, future studies might consider using a national sample rather than the local sample