Business Development Strategy: A case study at the fastest food packaging converter printing company in Malaysia

However, to become a leading one-stop solution provider to support all packaging requirements from global clients, they must invest in new technology for business development strategy. This study focused on the challenges faced by a food packaging converter, Company A using the flexography technology from Koenig & Bauer as the first Asian country that invests with the technology to enable them to define new yardsticks in the packaging sector. This study also discussed strategies for material usage with the new printing technology. Now, the food packaging converter industry is thriving to the next level of business growth by partnering with an international packaging company subsidiary to sustain its business continuity as a global alliance of packaging printing companies. Keywords: Printing technology investment; Print on demand; Business development; Strategy; food packaging material. 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), and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI8.391

Blockchain Framework of UiTM Postgraduate Tracking System (UPTrackS) for Good Governance Practice

Traditional bureaucracy in universities deters good governance. Moving to digital bureaucracy, like digital governance that uses blockchain technology, improves transparency, accountability, and efficiency. A digital architecture called UiTM Postgraduate Tracking System (UPTrackS) leverages blockchain technology to manage governance procedures. According to a poll on UPTrackS deployment, the system delivers sound governance, with a confidence rating of 7.9 out of 10. Enhancing the computer literacy skills of administrative employees and improving the user interface of the system they use are necessary steps to enhance efficiency. Additionally, implementing these changes can lead to better administrative practices that adhere to good governance principles

Peat Water Treatment Using Chitosan-Bentonite, Surfactant Modified Bentonite And Natural Zeolite

The peat swamp is one of the largest wet land coverage in Malaysia. Its ability to retain water even during drought makes the peat swamp a valuable resource to a variety of flora and fauna. In light of the recent water shortage issue, peat water was included in the list as one of the potential alternative water resources. However, due to its acidic nature, high organic matter and heavy metal (iron) contents, peat water is unsuitable to be supplied directly to consumers. Therefore, methods to remediate peat water from pollutant were defined in this study. After a six month monitoring at the Beriah swamp, Perak, it was found that peat water contains a high concentration of heavy metal iron, is turbid, brownish and acidic. In this study, two methods were used i.e. the jar test and the column study. The materials used in the jar test were chitosan, natural bentonite, modified bentonite, its combination and composite. In the column study, additional adsorbents such as natural zeolite and activated carbon were used to enhance the purification of the samples. The experiment was designed and analysed using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in order to determine their interactions with the samples. Based on the efficiency in remediating peat water samples, the combination of chitosan-natural bentonite in the jar test was chosen as the best material. This combination had recorded removal 78% colour, 89% turbidity, 90% iron and 67% Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in natural peat water pH 4.80. The flocs formation which was observed in the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image and the size increment resulting from the Mastersizer analysis had proven that this combination had an affinity towards the pollutant elements

Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research highlights the project of upgrading a water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia. This village is approximately 60 km from Kota Kinabalu town centre and takes about two hours to drive. Despite far access to the main water distribution pipeline, it is also a geographical challenge surrounded by mountains. However, the village is primarily situated near the existing catchment area. The previously developed setup for the community water distribution in this village is a traditional method using improper tools, systems, and facilities, which potentially causes water shortage issues for the villagers, especially during drought. To overcome this problem, a sustainable design of a mini dam and the usage of a ramp pump to distribute water were designed and built in this study. Combining these two elements can fulfill the storage distribution tank in a short time and supply clean water to the residents. Moreover, the 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump in this study has reduced the operational cost and zero-emission fuel, making this design practical and sustainable with the aid of the villagers. Despite a tight financial source and locality design technical revision implementation, this upgrading water project was accomplished within 4 months with community direct involvement. At the end of this project, the water distribution network using the designed system is successfully installed and supply water to the 200 villagers

Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research highlights the project of upgrading a water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia. This village is approximately 60 km from Kota Kinabalu town centre and takes about two hours to drive. Despite far access to the main water distribution pipeline, it is also a geographical challenge surrounded by mountains. However, the village is primarily situated near the existing catchment area. The previously developed setup for the community water distribution in this village is a traditional method using improper tools, systems, and facilities, which potentially causes water shortage issues for the villagers, especially during drought. To overcome this problem, a sustainable design of a mini dam and the usage of a ramp pump to distribute water were designed and built in this study. Combining these two elements can fulfill the storage distribution tank in a short time and supply clean water to the residents. Moreover, the 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump in this study has reduced the operational cost and zero-emission fuel, making this design practical and sustainable with the aid of the villagers. Despite a tight financial source and locality design technical revision implementation, this upgrading water project was accomplished within 4 months with community direct involvement. At the end of this project, the water distribution network using the designed system is successfully installed and supply water to the 200 villagers

AI Adoption in the Printing Industry: A FVM perspective

Despite its application in high-profile areas, AI's utilisation in the print manufacturing sector is still scarce. Competitiveness and advances in this sector urgently require higher value-added processes, including digitisation, incorporation of advanced manufacturing technologies, and efficient resource utilisation. This paper outlined challenges in organisational adoption of AI demands systematic assessment of the fit and viability of software implementations in heterogeneous, concurrent, and integrated systems while accounting for the performance, efficiency, stability, and sustainability of the sector. We develop a working framework for further assessment based on multiple theories and case studies, with particular attention to the Fit-Viability Model (FVM). Keywords: AI technologies adoption and implementation; Fit-Viability Model; printing industry; Industry 4.0 eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. 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.v6iSI5.294

Simple modification measurement of photodegradability of polymers by using photo-induced chemiluminescence technique / Siti Farhana Zakaria and Keith R. Millington

Polymers and organic materials that are exposed to sunlight undergo photooxidation, which leads to deterioration oftheir physical properties. To allow adequate performance under outdoor conditions, synthetic polymers require additives such as antioxidants and UV absorbers. A major problem with optimising polymer formulations to maximise their working life span is that accelerated weathering tests are empirical. The conditions differ significantly from real weathering situations, and samples require lengthy irradiation period. Degradation may not be apparent in the early stages of exposure, although this is when products such as hydroperoxides are formed which later cause acceleration ofoxidation. Asimple way ofquantifying the number of free radicals presents in organic materials following exposure to light or heat is by measuring chemiluminescence (CL) emission. Most polymers emit CL when they undergo oxidative degradation, and it originates from the bimolecular reaction of macroperoxy radicals which creates an excited carbonyl

Exploration Involving the Community in Upgrading Water Intake in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia

This research focuses on an important project to upgrade the water supply system for a rural area in Kampung Bongol, Tamparuli, Sabah, Malaysia, with exceptional involvement of the communities. This village is located approximately 60 km away from Kota Kinabalu town center, and the journey takes around two hours by car. Despite its remote location and the challenging geographical surroundings of mountains, the village is conveniently situated near an existing catchment area. However, this village's current water distribution setup relies on outdated and inadequate tools, systems, and facilities, leading to water scarcity issues, particularly during drought periods. To address this problem effectively, a sustainable design consisting of a mini dam and a ramp pump was developed and implemented in this study. Combining these two elements ensures the rapid filling of the storage distribution tank and the provision of clean water to the residents. One noteworthy feature of this project is the utilization of a 2-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ramp pump, significantly reducing operational costs and eliminating the need for fossil fuels. This design not only proves to be practical and sustainable but also encourages the active participation of the villagers. Despite financial constraints and technical challenges associated with the project's implementation in a remote location, the water upgrading initiative was completed within four months, thanks to the direct involvement of the community. As a result of this endeavour, a fully functional water distribution network using the newly designed system has been installed, ensuring a reliable water supply for the 200 villagers in Kampung Bongol

Determination of Water Resources in Tube Well Using Hydrofacies for Riverbank Filtration

The reliability of water in riverbank filtration application is hard to be determined since the source of water and what happen at below ground cannot be see. These difficulties give effect for application of riverbank filtration since it is important in determination of its water quality and quantity. Due to that, this method was suggested to be used to determine the source of water in pumping well (PW) at Lubok Buntar, Kedah. The soil and water samples were taken from the PW and river water to determine the soil type and major ion (anion and cations). The results show that most of PW soil type is sandy loam (52%). Based on the piper diagram of the hydrofacies showed that the RW and PW were connected for a certain period of time. The most predominant cation in the PW was Na2+-CI-, consequently, the tube well water mostly came from groundwater rather than from river water. Therefore, this location is suitable for riverbank filtration applications as it has two reliable water sources. Due to that, for riverbank filtration water treatment, the river and groundwater water quality and quantity is important in order to make sure the system is reliable and sustainable

Determination of Water Resources in Tube Well Using Hydrofacies for Riverbank Filtration

The reliability of water in riverbank filtration application is hard to be determined since the source of water and what happen at below ground cannot be see. These difficulties give effect for application of riverbank filtration since it is important in determination of its water quality and quantity. Due to that, this method was suggested to be used to determine the source of water in pumping well (PW) at Lubok Buntar, Kedah. The soil and water samples were taken from the PW and river water to determine the soil type and major ion (anion and cations). The results show that most of PW soil type is sandy loam (52%). Based on the piper diagram of the hydrofacies showed that the RW and PW were connected for a certain period of time. The most predominant cation in the PW was Na2+-CI-, consequently, the tube well water mostly came from groundwater rather than from river water. Therefore, this location is suitable for riverbank filtration applications as it has two reliable water sources. Due to that, for riverbank filtration water treatment, the river and groundwater water quality and quantity is important in order to make sure the system is reliable and sustainable