Hubungan Antara Faktor Individu, Reka Bentuk Latihan dan Persekitaran Kerja dengan Pemindahan Latihan Teknikal di dalam Organisasi

The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between individual factor, training design and work environment with transfer of training among the JKR’s staff. This study also aimed at determining whether individual factor, training design and work environment dimensions which are personality, ability, motivation, learning principles, arrangement of learning activities, contents of the training, organizational support and opportunities to apply knowledge predict the variance in transfer of training among the Professional and Management staffs in JKR. Out of 450 questionnaires distributed, only 228 respondents returned the questionnaires. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17. The result shows that the levels of transfer of training are high. Analysis using Pearson correlation was used to determine the strength of the relationship between each dimensions of dependent variable and independent variables. The finding showed that individual factor, training design and work environment were positively related to the transfer of training. In addition, multiple regression analysis shows that only motivation, learning principles and opportunities to apply knowledge significantly can influence transfer of training with the value of R2 is 0.459. Therefore, JKR should stress on motivation, learning principles and opportunities to apply knowledge in order to enhance transfer of training among the staff

The potential utilization of ultra-high performance concrete for bridge construction in Malaysia

Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is considered to be quite a new technology in Malaysia and it is still in the early stage of implementation as far as bridge design and construction in this country is concerned. Bridge Design Division, Public Works Department (PWD) has taken the initiative to study and to begin utilising UHPC in designing a 300 m long bridge crossing the Perak River between Kg. Seberang Manong (Kg Menglembu) to Kuala Kangsar, Perak. The purpose of using UHPC is to reduce the number of intermediate piers that need to be constructed within the river channel in order to minimize the impact of debris flow disaster. This will allow free flow of logs thus avoiding them from being trapped and could possibly damage the piers during flooding. The bridge has 5 spans with the longest span of 70 m in length that uses UHPC in its construction. In this bridge construction, it is quite impossible to use typical normal concrete commonly utilize in conventional concrete bridge project that normally limits the span length to only 40 m. This project is also a pilot project in PWD that uses Malaysia Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (MYCESMM), replacing the current Malaysian Standard Method for Measurement of Civil Engineering Construction. The MYCESMM covers a wider range of civil engineering works. This project is expected to contribute towards delivering cost effective civil engineering projects through the adoption of best practices in the preparation of the bills of quantities (BQ). The successful application and construction of this pilot project will have a great prospect in encouraging more projects to use UHPC and MYCESMM in the upcoming projects in Malaysi