Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Sdn. Bhd

The manufacturing industries especially in an automotive manufacturing industry has gone through significant changes in last decade where the competition has increased dramatically. So, good maintenance is fundamental for productive manufacturing system by implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as an alternative approach for the equipment maintenance in order to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defect. By TPM approach, it able to keep the current plant and equipment at its higher productive level through cooperation of all areas of organization. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the TPM implementation, the overall equipment effectiveness is a core element as a tool to measure as well as to improve the productivity of manufacturing organization. The aim of this report is to study an approach of Total Production Maintenance by implementing TPM 4 Pillar Model to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Sdn. Bhd. In this study one machine has been selected as a case study to identify and analyse the implementation of TPM using TPM 4 Pillars Model to ensure that machine always in optimum condition and ready for operation. This study will involve in identification of main problem that need to be eliminated, effectiveness of implementation of autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance to reduce unplanned breakdown as well as seek any opportunities of improvement of that machine and targeting to exceed the target set of OEE which is 97.5%. 3 months breakdown and OEE data have been collected for further analysis and come up with the summary of finding to ensure that implementation of TPM 4 Pillars Model is success for this plant. (Abstract by author

A Preliminary Study Of Academicians’ Perception Towards Women PN Boards In Malaysian Public Listed Companies

Gender diversity in the corporate board is still an issue for certain countries including Malaysia. The Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance (MCCG) 2017 anticipates 30% of women to be on the corporate board. However, recently the number of women on board reported is still lower. This study aims to examine the perception of academician towards women on board (WOB). The survey questionnaires were sent among academicians. The result indicates that the academicians believe that the appointment of women on boards will improve and enhance the companies’ performance. There are equal opportunities for men and women to be in management positions. The finding of this study will assist the policymakers and companies especially in formulating women policy to support the national agenda

Enhancing the accountability of malaysian government linked companies through sustainable competitive advantage and value creation / Nur Nadiah Zulkarnain … [et al.]

Value creation is an essential element needed in every organization for sustainability in the global market. Value creation can be reflected through continuous improvement in the organization’s earnings per share and the high level of operational effectiveness and competitiveness. Government linked companies (GLCs) are organizations in which the government contributes more than fifty percent of capital and is expected to be actively involved in value creation to reflect high level accountability to taxpayers’ money. However, despite many efforts by the government to improve the performance of GLCs, several studies have found a lack of value creation among GLCs that led to their closure. The resource-based view argues that an organization that possesses capabilities often create more value. This study aims to test resource-based view’s proposition by examining whether companies with high sustainable competitive advantage can create high value. This study examines four components of sustainable competitive advantage: innovation, entrepreneurship, learning, and market orientation. Results show that the existence of the significant relationship among learning orientation, entrepreneurship orientation, and market orientation on value creation. However, this study finds that high innovation does not lead to better value creation in the context of Malaysian GLCs

Benefits of Implementing a Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA): A case study of Tun Dr. Ismail Library, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Johor, Malaysia

The Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA) was established in 2014 to enhance the quality of work environments in the Malaysian public sector. Specifically, it involves rebranding the 5S practices that have traditionally been used to create a conducive workplace environment. This study has utilized a qualitative approach via interview as data collection to explore the benefits of adopting EKSA practices in a library located within a higher education institution in Malaysia. The study findings have revealed that implementing EKSA practices in the public sector can enhance productivity and cost efficiency and improve the working environment, particularly in developing countries. Keywords: 5S; EKSA; Management Accounting; Higher Education Institutions Library eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2023. The Authors. Published for AMER and 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), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI15.508

Aplikasi sistem maklumat geografi untuk pemetaan reruang-masa: suatu kajian kes denggi di Daerah Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

Penyakit denggi merupakan penyakit bawaan vektor yang menjadi salah satu ancaman utama kesihatan awam di Malaysia. Pemetaan taburan kes denggi daripada aspek reruang-masa boleh menjadi kaedah yang berguna dalam menilai risiko denggi kepada masyarakat. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan taburan reruang dan reruang-masa kes-kes denggi di dalam daerah Seremban, dijalankan dengan Sistem Maklumat Geografi (GIS) khususnya analisis reruang dan reruang-masa. Analisis taburan reruang menggunakan Indeks Moran, purata kejiranan terdekat (ANN) dan anggaran kepadatan Kernel. Analisis reruang-masa ditentukan dengan indeks kekerapan, jangka masa dan intensiti untuk mengenal pasti kawasan berisiko denggi mengikut masa. Sejumlah 6076 kes denggi dicatatkan di Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Seremban dari tahun 2003 hingga 2009. Kadar insiden denggi adalah tinggi pada tahun 2003, 2008 dan 2009 dengan nisbah denggi : denggi berdarah adalah 21.6:1. Indeks Moran menunjukkan kes denggi berlaku dalam pengelompokan dengan skor Z adalah 16.384 (p=0.000). Analisis ANN dengan 0.264 (p= 0.000) dengan purata jarak insiden antara kes denggi di dalam kawasan kejiranan adalah 55 m. Anggaran kepadatan Kernel menunjukkan lokasi kawasan panas kes denggi tertumpu di Nilai dan Ampangan. Analisis reruang masa dengan purata nilai tertinggi indeks kekerapan, jangka masa dan intensiti masing-masing melebihi 0.023, 0.614 dan 0.657 di kawasan berisiko tinggi denggi di Nilai, Seremban dan Ampangan. Pengawalan denggi perlu diberi tumpuan kepada kawasan berisiko tinggi ini

Financial accounting and reporting 2

This book caters for degree students pursuing accounting and business courses at institutions of higher learning. Aligned with the framework-based teaching of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) pedagogy, this comprehensive book contains 10 chapters that build on the knowledge and skills introduced in Financial Accounting and Reporting 1. It exposes students to more complex items, while exploring topics such as property, plant and equipment, inventory, intangible assets, investment property, biological assets, financial instruments, leases, deferred tax, introduction to group accounts, as well as impairment of assets. Students are guided in a systematic and progressive manner to acquire the required technical competencies in MFRS. The discussions are aptly punctuated with relevant worked examples to enhance the students’ understanding of various concepts and issues, and how these are related to the conceptual framework. They are also provided with ample review questions, application exercises and case studies to assess and reinforce their learning

Semi-Active Secondary Suspension Control Using Fuzzy Skyhook For Improving Railway Vehicle Dynamics Performance In Lateral Direction

In railway vehicle technology, there are continuously increasing requirements regarding riding comfort, running safety, and speed of railway vehicles. These requirements are opposed by the fact that the condition of the tracks is getting worse and maintenance is becoming expensive. In view of this conflict, conventional suspension concepts are unable to accommodate those needs. This paper investigates the performance of semi-active control of lateral suspension system namely fuzzy body-based skyhook and fuzzy bogie-based skyhook for the purpose of attenuating the effects of track irregularities to the body lateral displacement, body roll angle and unwanted yaw responses of railway vehicle. In fuzzy bogie-based skyhook, a virtual damper is attached between bogie and sky to damp out unwanted vibratory motion of the bogie and to prevent the motion to be transmitted to the body. For fuzzy body-based skyhook, the virtual damper is attached between the body and the sky. The controller is optimized on 17-DOF railway vehicle dynamics model and shown 35 % better dynamics performance than its counterparts

Do Individual Characteristics and Financial Burden Contribute to Health Problems? Evidence from Malaysia

The rise in the cost of living is the leading cause of stress. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the impact of financial burdens on health. However, to date, limited studies have examined the relationship between financial burden and cardiovascular disease risk factors, the leading cause of death in the world, including Malaysia. Hence, this study examined the determinants of coronary heart disease (CHD). The study administered a questionnaire on CHD patients in Selangor, the most populated State in Malaysia. A total of 300 valid responses were obtained and analysed using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that accommodation cost, salary, smoking habit, age, residential area, marital status and education level are associated with CHD. Nevertheless, the study did not find support for the relationship between education expenses and employment status on CHD. Based on the results, this study recommends that the government and housing developers increase housing affordability, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. Besides, everyone should enjoy a high quality of life regardless of job type or salary. Health awareness, particularly CHD risk, should be promoted regularly in all communication media to target a wider group, particularly the elderly

Company characteristics and corporate social responsibility disclosure of Malaysian listed companies

Towards realizing Malaysia’s Vision 2020,Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been viewed as an important part for a business to succeed.With the increasing awareness and global demand for better CSR practices, companies need recognize and adopt them into their management practices.However, in today’s emerging market, several factors could influence the adoption of CSR as part of their business strategy. This research aims to identify the focus level of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) in Malaysia Meanwhile, four identified factors such as company size, profitability, share return, and industry type were tested to the CSRD.Secondary data obtained from 100 public listed companies across industries were analysed and reported in this study. Constructed CSRD checklist was used to identify the focus level of CSRD, and multiple regression analysis was employed to test the relationships of the above stated variables.In conclusion, the highest and least disclosures were community and marketplace, respectively.The finding also indicates that company size, profitability and share return have significance relationships with the CSRD while the industry type was not significantly linked with CSRD.This finding could benefit the government and policy makers to consistently encourage corporates to practice CSR and to place appropriate emphasis awards for those who comply such as tax incentive, CSR awards; special rules exempted or granted government grants.Therefore, the corporations also need to move forward from just a voluntary disclosure to the betterment of nation sustainability