Modification Of Aggregate Grading For Porous Asphalt.

In the 1970’s, the fatality index on Malaysian roads exceeded 20. In 1991, a Cabinet Committee on Road Safety was set up to come up with measures to reduce the predicted number of deaths by 30% or translated into a fatality index of 3.14 by the turn of the century. Among the measures suggested included the application of porous asphalt

Identifying a lotus motif transformation on the Melaka traditional mosque’s roof crown in 1720-1950 / Raziq Abdul Samat … [et al.]

Melaka have developed over 500 years of trade and cultural exchanged between East and West in the Straits of Malacca and had been recognized as a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 2008. Besides trading exchange, some of merchant brought an influence of religion, culture and also an art from their country to the Melaka. The process of assimilation of influence can be seen in cultures and buildings of Melaka. For example traditional mosques in Melaka have a different style of architecture compared to the other state mosques in Malaysia. It has a combination of influences from Sumatra and Chinese. There are some of motifs and pattern represent influence can be seen on the mosques. For this research paper, lotus motif from the roof crown also known as buton and mahkota atap of Melaka traditional mosques will become as a subject to study on the stylization permutation based on year. There are 20 traditional mosques were build in 1720-1950 will be selected and which is maintain the roof crown without replacing by doom. Objectively, this research paper is about to study the influences of Lotus motif and the relation of lotus motif with Malay and Islam perception. Visual research and content analysis method will use to gathering the data. Findings showed each of lotus motif have different style based on era which lotus motif in 17th era have a realistic and complexity compared than lotus motifs in 19th era which is more simplicity and stylization

[History and Contribution of Barzanji and Marhaban Practices in The Main Councils of Society] Sejarah serta Sumbangan Amalan Barzanji dan Marhaban dalam Majlis-Majlis Utama Masyarakat

The art of barzanji and marhaban is included in the sound art of Islamic heritage. It has long been practiced by the Muslim community in certain occasions. The art of barzanji and marhaban is a series of poems about the story of Rasulullah SAW which are presented with its own rhythm. This practice has good implications for the appreciation of the sirah of Rasulullah SAW and is able to foster unity among the community. However, recent developments have found that the practice of barzanji and marhaban is increasingly eroded in society. This article explains about the history and role of the art of barzanji and marhaban. Several suggestions were also put forward to strengthen the art of barzanji and marhaban so that it can continue to be practiced in society. Keywords: barzanji, marhaban, sound art of Islamic.   Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah termasuk dalam  seni suara warisan Islam. Ianya telah lama diamalkan oleh masyarakat Islam dalam majlis-majlis tertentu. Seni barzanji dan marhaban adalah rangkaian puisi tentang kisah Rasulullah s.a.w yang disampaikan dengan iramanya yang tersendiri. Amalan ini memberikan implikasi yang baik kepada penghayatan sirah Rasulullah s.a.w serta mampu memupuk perpaduan di kalangan masyarakat.  Namun, perkembangan terkini mendapati amalan barzanji dan marhaban semakin terhakis dalam masyarakat. Artikel ini menjelaskan tentang sejarah dan peranan seni barzanji dan marhaban. Beberapa cadangan turut dikemukakan bagi memperkasakan seni barzanji dan marhaban agar terus diamalkan dalam masyarakat.   Katakunci: barzanji, marhaban, seni suara, warisan Islam, barzanji dan marhaba

Identifying a lotus motif transformation on the Melaka traditional mosque’s roof crown in 1720-1950 / Raziq Abdul Samat…[et.al]

Melaka have developed over 500 years of trade and cultural exchanged between East and West in the Straits of Malacca and had been recognized as a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 2008. Besides trading exchange, some of merchant brought an influence of religion, culture and also an art from their country to the Melaka. The process of assimilation of influence can be seen in cultures and buildings of Melaka. For example traditional mosques in Melaka have a different style of architecture compared to the other state mosques in Malaysia. It has a combination of influences from Sumatra and Chinese. There are some of motifs and pattern represent influence can be seen on the mosques. For this research paper, lotus motif from the roof crown also known as buton and mahkota atap of Melaka traditional mosques will become as a subject to study on the stylization permutation based on year. There are 20 traditional mosques were build in 1720-1950 will be selected and which is maintain the roof crown without replacing by doom. Objectively, this research paper is about to study the influences of Lotus motif and the relation of lotus motif with Malay and Islam perception. Visual research and content analysis method will use to gathering the data. Findings showed each of lotus motif have different style based on era which lotus motif in 17th era have a realistic and complexity compared than lotus motifs in 19th era which is more simplicity and stylization

Kejayaan tokoh nasional Malaysia: Kajian kes menggunakan teori pembelajaran sosial

Documenting the lives of public figures is not commonly practiced in Malaysia simply because it is culturally deemed improper to intrude into people’s lives.Unlike in the West, readers are invited into the lives of public figures every now and then as countless auto biographies, memoirs or even chronicles are published all year round. Therefore, realizing the need for documenting success stories closer to home, this study hopes to offer readers the insights to the lives of reputable and successful figure who are successful in their own rights in Malaysia.These public figures were selected based on four criteria namely wealth, power or political power, personality and their expertise which have helped them gain success, authority and respect in their respective fields. Based on Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory (1996), this study used both qualitative and quantitative analysis of research data method. In order to obtain data, researchers relied on oral history method whereby respondents were subjected to semi-structured interview sessions.The study focused on seven public figures who are acknowledged for their abilities and successes in their respective fields determined by the researchers. Meanwhile, oral history involving the use of structured interview questions to obtain information was utilized.Results showed that there are several significant similarities in the research domains such as their background, talent and aptitude and ability (mental and physical), ability to seize the right opportunity and luck.The study also revealed that at 55.03 percent, the ability to seize the right opportunities, is the highest contributing factor to the success of these subjects.Meanwhile, the luck factor contributes only 1.54 percent. Other factors namely talent and self ability contribute 37.63 percent and respectively, followed by their family background at 2.54 percent.While self-conflict factor, a newly discovered factor in the study contributes rather significantly at 3.26 percent.All of the respondents agree that factors namely their descent, environment, education and skills have helped them to achieve their successes. On the other hand, the element of luck is somewhat difficult to be considered as the key to their successes.The study managed to fulfill the objectives of the research as all of the respondents share similar attributes as shown in the data analysis.However, due to the enormity of the scope, this research needs to be conducted more extensively in order to produce a more detailed documentation of additional attributes

Integrating blended learning in the oral presentation classroom

Blended learning is one of the recent approaches which offer some kind of independence on learning as it integrates face-to-face classroom teaching with online learning. The study aims at exploring the impact of blended learning method in teaching communicative skills to ESL learners. A mixed-method design was adopted for this study to discover the effects of blended learning approach on students’ learning outcomes and their learning experience. A group of 52 Polytechnic students were chosen and placed into two groups. The experimental group received the blended learning approach while the control group received face-to-face instruction. The experimental group used MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), a free course available online as part of their learning process. The achievements between the control group and the experimental group were compared to measure the potential of the blended learning approach. Data collected and analyzed were oral presentation scores from both groups, survey and in-depth interviews. Quantitative statistics revealed that there was statistical difference between the experimental group and the control group in the use of language and understanding of content. However, there was no statistical differences in the delivery component. In addition, the qualitative findings also indicated that students displayed positive perception towards the blended learning approach. Overall, findings from this study support the use of blended learning approach as it is found to be effective in enhancing learners’ communicative skills

Kajian sahsiah pelajar-pelajar sekolah menengah agama kerajaan Johor Kluang, Kluang Johor.

Penubuhan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) bermula pada tahun 1977 oleh kerajaan pusat dengan tujuan bukan sahaja memberi pendidikan agama Islam tetapi juga pelajaran akademik bagi mengimbang keperluan pendidikan dalam sebuah negara yang membangun dan menghadapi proses globalisasi. Peluang yang terbatas untuk memasuki SMKA telah mendorong kerajaan-kerajaan negeri membina sekolah-sekolah menengah agama oleh bagi menambah peluang lebih luas kepada pelajar dari sesebuah negeri tersebut. Di negeri Johor, Sekolah Menengah Agama Kerajaan Johor Kluang, Kluang, Johor telah ditubuhkan pada tahun 1988 dengan matlamat untuk memberi peluang anak-anak Islam Negeri Johor mendapat pendidikan seimbang di bidang akademik dan agama. Adunan dua aliran pendidikan ini bagi membolehkan para pelajar di negeri Johor menghadapi cabaran ke arah Johor negeri maju menjelang tahun 2005

Seni barzanji dan marhaban: sejarah dan amalannya dalam masyarakat melayu

The arts of bananji and marhaban are among the vocal arts of the Islamic heritage. It has long been practiced by the Muslim community in particular occasions. The arts of bananji and marhaban are actually sequential poetries about the Prophet PBUH that delivered with a distinctive melody This practice gives good implication in appreciating the lye of Prophet PBUHand are able to foster unity among the community. However, the recent development shows that both arts become sidelined from the society. This article explains about the history as well as the role of the arts of bananji and marhaban. In order to boost the arts of bananji and marhaban, f m suggestions are given so that these arts will be continuously practiced in the society