Adat perkahwinan masyarakat Melayu, kesejajarannya dengan nilai Islam: kajian di Shah Alam / Che Zaharah Abdullah...[et al.]

Pepatah Melayu ada mengatakan “biar mati anak, jangan mati adat”. Ia menggambarkan dalam sesetengah situasi adat mendahului kepentingan lain dalam hidup. Dalam masyarakat Melayu adat masih diamalkan terutama dalam majlis perkahwinan. Sistem perkahwinan masyarakat Melayu secara dasarnya banyak dipengaruhi oleh adat-adat Hindu. Namun dengan kedatangan Islam, banyak perubahan yang berlaku selaras dengan niali-nilai Islam. Walau bagaimanapun, hingga kini, masih terdapat beberapa adat perkahwinan masyarakat Melayu yang boleh menimbulkan kekeliruan sama ada ia berupa tuntutan syariat atau adat semata-mata. Objektif kajian ini antara lain untuk menganalisa beberapa adat tradisi perkahwinan masyarakat Melayu yang dilihat sejajar dengan hukum syarak dan juga adat yang bercanggah dengan syariat Islam. Metod yang digunakan dalam kajian ini antaranya kajian perpustakaan, soal selidik dan temu bual dengan mereka yang terlibat. Data-data yang diperolehi akan dianalisa melalui sistem SPSS. Fokus kajian dilakukan dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu Shah Alam. Di akhir kajian, beberapa saranan akan dikemukakan dan diharap ia dapat memberi kesedaran serta panduan kepada masyarakat Melayu khususnya kepada generasi muda dalam pengendalian majlis perkahwinan

Enlivening the Waterfront: Crime prevention through design

This paper proposed a theoretical design principle to enlivening waterfront space planning for crime prevention. Waterfront is usually the focal point of urban or port activity and became the symbiosis between water-related and urban-based functions. Increasing reports on crime problem have caused design, planning and development of waterfronts to be challenging and contentious. This study involved qualitative method and observation to Lumut Waterfront in Perak, Malaysia. Design approaches were identified based on crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Characteristics and criteria of CPTED were adapted to emphasise on public safety. It may be costly, but safety is more important.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA 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 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.Keywords: Crime Prevention; Environmental Design; Public Safety; Waterfron

KEBIMBANGAN MATEMATIK DAN PENCAPAIAN MATEMATIK TAMBAHAN [MATHEMATICS ANXIETY AND ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE]

This paper aims to provide insights into the learners’ Mathematics anxiety level, gender differences in the anxiety level, and the relationship between Mathematics anxiety and Additional Mathematics achievement. Random systematic sampling method was used to recruit 69 form four students in Malaysia who took Additional Mathematics Course as the respondents for this study. This study employed correlational method and it used questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. More specifically, Mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety questionnaire (MSEAQ) was used in this study. Mathematics anxiety level was measured using descriptive statistics and t-test was used to compute the mean differences between male and female students’ Mathematics anxiety level. The relationship between Mathematics anxiety and Additional Mathematics achievement was determined by applying Pearson correlational test. The findings reveal that most respondents perceived themselves to have moderate Mathematics anxiety level. Besides, the male students had higher Mathematics anxiety level compared to female students. This study also shows that there was a positive relationship between Mathematics anxiety and Additional Mathematics performance. It is hoped that the findings revealed by this study are useful for policymakers in designing their intervention plans. Keywords: Mathematics anxiety, Additional Mathematics, affective variable, gender, MalaysiaCite as: Yahya, S.Z & Amir, R. (2018). Kebimbangan Matematik dan pencapaian Matematik Tambahan [Mathematics anxiety and Additional Mathematics performance]. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 3(2), 124-133. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol3iss2pp124-133 ABSTRAKTujuan kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk mengkaji tahap kebimbangan Matematik pelajar, mengkaji perbezaan tahap kebimbangan Matematik terhadap jantina serta mengkaji hubungan antara pemboleh ubah kebimbangan Matematik dengan tahap pencapaian Matematik Tambahan pelajar. Kaedah persampelan rawak sistematik telah digunakan untuk mendapatkan 69 orang pelajar tingkatan empat yang mengambil mata pelajaran Matematik Tambahan sebagai responden kajian. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah tinjauan korelasi yang menggunakan soal-selidik sebagai instrument untuk mengumpul maklumat yang dikehendaki. Instrument yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah soal selidik efikasi kendiri dan kebimbangan Matematik (Mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety questionnaire) yang diambil daripada May (2009). Data yang diperoleh telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian statistik SPSS menggunakan analisis diskriptif untuk melihat tahap kebimbangan Matematik pelajar, dan ujian-t membandingkan min kebimbangan Matematik pelajar lelaki dan pelajar perempuan. Manakala analisis Korelasi Pearson telah digunakan untuk melihat hubungan antara kebimbangaan Matematik dengan pencapaian Matematik Tambahan pelajar. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan kebanyakan pelajar mempunyai tahap kebimbangan matematik yang sederhana. Tahap kebimbangan Matematik dalam kalangan pelajar lelaki didapati lebih tinggi dari tahap kebimbangan Matematik pelajar perempuan. Selain itu, terdapat hubungan positif terhadap pencapaian Matematik dengan pencapaian Matematik Tambahan pelajar yang terlibat. Kajian ini diharapkan dapat membantu penggubal polisi dalam merangka pelan tindakan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan Matematik di kalangan pelajar.Kata kunci: Kebimbangan Matematik, Matematik Tambahan, pemboleh ubah afektif, Jantina, Malaysi

Information sharing on effects of exposure to building materials in adaptation projects / Sabarinah Sh Ahmad ... [et al.]

Research findings confirm the existence of hazardous and toxic substances in most building materials. There is limited studies and information on building materials and the effects to health and safety. This study develops an evaluation method that is used to identify the presence of hazardous substances from building materials and assess their public health impact. The information allows stakeholders to identify potential risks and could improve knowledge sharing on building materials information on health and safety in the built environment industry

Selenium enrichment of paddy rice grains in Malaysia

A greenhouse trial was carried out with the aim of assessing the Se concentration and Se uptake in different plant parts especially in rice grains and also the effect of Selenium on rice plant yield and some yield components. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Three rice varieties (MR232, MR219 and MR253) and five rates of sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) including 0, 100, 300, 500 and 700 g ha-1 were selected. It was observed that leaf, culm and the grain of rice varieties as well as total Se uptake and grain uptake were affected by used Se rates. All the Se levels used in this study have been able to increase Se level in rice grains to be acceptable for human consumption but among the different Se levels supplied, the level of 500 g ha-1 of Se is recommended rate in order to increase Se concentration in grain. Plant dry matter yield, grain yield and yield components were not affected by the different supplied Se concentrations

Legislative analysis on quarry rehabilitation in Selangor, Malaysia

The Malaysian State of Selangor has been blessed with an abundant reserve of granite rocks located in the districts of Kuala Langat, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat which supply raw materials to develop physical infrastructures including highway roads, building, airports, and townships particularly in Cyberjaya and Putrajaya and supply raw materials to the buildings of the Klang Valley. An active industry, however, comes with shortcomings related to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere of the ecosystem. In 2009, there were 314 active quarries in Malaysia of which only 12 practiced the best greening effort. Quarry rehabilitation prevents pollution and leads to a cost-effective measure for sustainable quarrying. At present, there is a need to enhance the existing law and policy to ensure the rehabilitation of quarries. Quarry rehabilitation can strike a balance between the need for development, economic aspect, environment, and social aspects in the long term that produces a sustainable quarrying industry that can benefit the Selangor State Government as well as the Federal Government. Generally, this paper aims to identify factors hindering quarry rehabilitation in Selangor. The specific objective of this research is to identify the present status of quarry rehabilitation implementation and examine what the existing legislative framework provides on quarry rehabilitation. By using a qualitative approach, it focuses on Selangor as a case study. A Doctrinal Approach was used to analyze Primary Legal Documents based on the seven Parameters of Quarry Rehabilitation produced by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) established in 2011. The seven parameters are a vital tool to ensure legal frameworks and policies related to quarry rehabilitation are effective

Retrofitting as an environmental hybrid approach (EHA) in conservation works on historical buildings in Malaysia

Historical buildings bring out the symbols of history, memories, social and culture of a place as well as representing the economic standard of the local people. It can be seen from the architecture style of the building, size and material used. That is why it is very important for us to preserve and conserve it not only for county’s heritage and legacy but also making them as tourist attractions. Therefore, this paper is aim to identify the potential of retrofitting mechanism as Environmental Hybrid Approach (EHA) in conservation works on the historical buildings as well as to investigate students perception on retrofitting mechanism. Triangulation methods were used for this research. Retrofitting means fitting in new mechanism that was not installed during first construction. It can be adapted as cross-integrated mechanism and can be use in architecture sector. By retrofitting, the vacant historical building can be reused back for new purpose such as an office or theater that can be use to generate income while maintaining the historical values of the original historical building. Practically, this method also brings positive impact to the environment. Retrofitting is consider as an Environmental Hybrid Approach (EHA) in conservation works of historical buildings due to the facts that it use less new materials for new construction by reuse and re-enhancement back original material from historical building, reduce the production of construction waste thus minimizing negative impact to the environment. Retrofitting mechanism also undergo shorten construction period, hence it use less energy, less construction workers on-site and able to reduce the total cost construction compare to conventional construction

The options of project financing and funding for retrofitting works as a hybrid approach (HA) on conserving the historical building in Malaysia

Retrofitting the historical buildings in Malaysia is considered new since the prominent retrofitted historical building was open to public in 2005. It is known as Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Centre (KLPac). The transformation gives new looks externally and internally to the buildings as well as additional of new spaces inside it apart from reusing back the original structures and façade accordingly. As result, retrofitting mechanism is considered as a Hybrid Approach (HA) in conservation works. Strong cash flow and funding is vital and the key essential to a successfully retrofitting historical buildings. Therefore the objective of this paper is to identify the project financing and funding options for retrofitting works on the historical buildings in Malaysia. Site visits, case studies, identification of retrofitted historical buildings, reviewing secondary data and one to one interviews were done for this research

Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) as the foundation for conservation education betwixt local community in Malaysia

Conservation practice in Malaysia has become more extensive for the past 15 years. It starts when the Malaysia Government was aiming to apply for the recognition of certain sites that has potential and substantial value to be awarded and listed under World Heritage Site from The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of The United Nation (UN). The government’s intention starts with Melaka and Georgetown followed by Kinabalu Park, Gunung Mulu National Park and Lenggong Valley. These sites were chosen since it holds certain values of the local community and to government, such as historical value, authentic value, economic value, biodiversity value and socio-cultural value. Therefore, this paper will concentrate on conservation education by adapting Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) constituted by UNESCO by reviewing papers and publications that focusing on OUV and Conservation Education. Case studies of 3 World Heritage Sites in Malaysia were chosen. Concluded that OUV is applicable to become the foundation of conservation education for local community in Malaysia by adapting the 10 OUV based on the authenticity and characteristic of Malaysia

Utilization of agro-industrial residues from palm oil industry for production of lignocellulolytic enzymes by curvularia clavata

Production of crude palm oil generates a huge amount of palm oil mill effluent (POME) and oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB), leading to adverse environmental impacts. This study seeks to explore the ability of Curvularia clavata in the utilization of such waste to produce lignocellulolytic enzymes such as carboxymethyl cellulase, xylanase, manganese peroxidase, laccase and lignin peroxidase. Raw POME generated from the milling process is discharged to the raw pond, followed by generation of anaerobic POME that is an intermediate step in treatment process. Utilization of raw POME produces higher enzyme activities compared to anaerobic POME. This simultaneously resulted in detoxification and significant removal of COD (67 %), BOD3 (45 %), total polyphenolic (50 %) and ammoniacal nitrogen (61 %) of POME. Under submerged fermentation of OPEFB, C. clavata produces 3569 U/mL of xylanase, which has a potential application in the production of xylanase