Understanding speeding in school zones in Malaysia and Australia using an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour: The potential role of mindfulness

Speeding in school zones is a problem in both Malaysia and Australia. While there are differences between the countries in terms of school zone treatments and more generally, these differences do not explain why people choose to speed in school zones. Because speeding is usually an intentional behaviour, the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) has been used to understand speeding and develop interventions, however it has limitations which can be addressed by extending the model to incorporate other constructs. One promising construct is mindfulness, which can improve the explanatory value of the TPB by taking into account unintentional speeding attributable to a lack of focus on important elements of the driving environment. We explain what mindfulness is (and is not), how it can assist in providing a better understanding of speeding in school zones, and how it can contribute to the development of interventions. We then outline a program of research which has been commenced, investigating the contribution of mindfulness to an understanding of speed choice in school zones in two different settings (Australia and Malaysia) using the TPB

Motorcyclists' beliefs of compliance with the Malaysian school zone speed limit (SZSL)

Many road crashes that occur in school zones involve child pedestrians. Research has identified three contributing factors to road crashes, namely child behaviour, driver behaviour, and the environment. This study aims to identify critical beliefs that influence motorcyclist's intention to comply with the Malaysian school zone speed limit (SZSL). 159 Malaysian motorcyclists who have travel experience in school zones during school hours and non-school hours were recruited by using purposive sampling. Participants responded to a survey distributed by enumerators in public places and house-to-house survey conducted in Kedah, Malaysia. Step-by-step correlation and regression analysis were used to identify the motorcyclists' critical beliefs. The results identified that motorcyclists' beliefs of the community expectation for them to comply and that complying with the speed limit in school zones may reduce risk of crashes with school children were the critical beliefs. In addition, the observation of many motorcyclists in the school zone was also identified as critical beliefs influencing motorcyclists' intention to comply with the SZSL. The practical relevance of this study is to combine a public awareness campaign and safety education for the motorcyclists together with an enforcement method to reinforce motorcyclists' compliance with the SZSL. Additionally, to increase the awareness level among motorcyclists, traffic control devices, such as flashing lights and yellow lines could be implemented

Logistics Service Providers' Capabilities and Roles of Government Towards Cross Border Logistics Performance Between Thailand and Malaysia

This paper is a critical review of the literature, based on secondary data on the capability of logistics service providers (LSPs) and the role of government in enhancing cross-border logistics performance (CBLP) between Thailand and Malaysia. Methodology wise, the literature review involved 26 academic articles published in recognized international and domestic journals in Tier 1, as well as policy documents/statistics obtained from relevant government agencies from 2015 – 2021, using essential keywords. The review provides a clear picture of cross-border logistics (CBL) between Thailand and Malaysia with an in-depth explanation and analysis of the broader implications under the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory. It reveals that cross-border operations are currently facing an unstable environment, stiff competition, and complex operations. Therefore, LSPs are required to have the necessary capabilities to ensure effective operations. Government resources should also be developed to ease movement and activities in the international trade process, such as ensuring the effectiveness of information and communication technology, reducing the barrier of service delivery, and mitigating public complaints. Firms should become more capable in improving the tangible and intangible resources that help support their working process, especially in terms of qualified manpower. This paper presents practical experiences in developing organizational resources which can be adopted by LSPs and governments. This may lead to a better CBLP for the bilateral countries

Testing the Driving Behavior Questionnaire (DBQ) on Malaysian drivers

This study measured aberrant driving behaviour using the Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ), one of the most widely used driving measurement instruments, and tested its factorial validity and reliability among Malaysia drivers. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed a three-factor structure comprising of violations, errors, and lapses. This three-factor structure accounted for 59.75 per cent of total variance. Descriptive analysis found that five of the most frequently occurring behaviours (between occasionally ‘2’ and quite often ‘3’) came from ‘violations’, one from ‘errors’, and another five most frequents were from ‘lapses’. Both violations and errors are potentially dangerous and have been reported to predict involvement in active accidents, although violations have been mainly related to crash involvement

The awareness university of sustainable transport among students: case study Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

In the 21st century, the issues of need and implementation of sustainability have become a serious topic among scholars in different communities.Environmental issues are considered important to ensure the sustainable transportation.By providing knowledge about sustainable transport to students, it is expected to promote awareness towards sustainable transport among them.This study aims to identify the level of awareness with regard to sustainable transport among undergraduate students in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was established by Ajzen is utilized as the underpinning theory.The predictor variables involve in the study are attitude, subjective norm, and perceive behavioral control.The data were collected from 400 of the full – time undergraduate students of UUM through a self – administered questionnaire obtains the result. The total of undergraduate student study at UUM approximately 2364.The findings revealed that the three variances which are attitude, subjective norm and perceive behavioral control were the factor create the awareness of sustainable transport among university students due to a significant result from correlation analysis that shown p-value was less than 0.001 and help to develop a better understanding of the student’s awareness of sustainable transportation

Aggressive driving behavior - A review of the literature

Most of the road accident happened in Malaysia involved young driver and motorcyclists.Aggressive behavior on the road has been highlighted as contributing factor of such event.This paper provides a review of current research on young driver behavior, focusing on factors that influence aggressive driving, given that this behavior has received the greatest attention in the young driver literature.The review discusses the concept of aggressive driving, factors influence such behavior and types of aggressive driving that being done by young drivers. In the final section of the paper, recommendations for future research are provided

Aggressive driving behaviour – A review of the literature

Road accidents in Malaysia keep increasing every year and most of the accidents ended with deaths, serious injuries and total loss of the vehicles. National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) (2017) defined road accidents as an event that occurs on a road open to public traffic; resulting in one or more persons being injured or killed, where at least one moving vehicle is involved. The phenomena of road accidents have been haunting the public as it can cause permanent disability and post-traumatic stress disorder to the drivers. Malaysia had experienced huge numbers of registered motor vehicles from 22,702,221 in 2013 to 26,904,539 in 2017. It shows about 15.62% growth for the last five years. Remarkably, in year 2017, the total number of motor vehicles in Malaysia is almost equal to the total population in that year. Increasing volume of motor vehicles will cause increasing number of interactions between road users’ and road accidents risk is getting higher (Ibrahim, Ismail, Halim & Amit, 2016

The relationship between safety, environment and infrastructure towards cycling culture among Universiti Utara Malaysia students

Cycling is one of active transport which emphasis on developing environmental - friendly transportation which is suitable to keep the sustainability of environment. Moreover, cycling is very suitable for short trip especially in campus not only for going to lecture hall but also for leisure time activity.However, cycling in campus has not received well by students especially in Universiti Utara Malaysia.The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between safety, environment and infrastructure of cycling culture among students.The Reciprocal Determinism Model by Albert Bandura used in this study.This theory suggest behaviours that influenced by personal factor and social environment.The independent variable consist three elements which are safety, environment and infrastructure. In the other hand, the dependent variable is cycling culture.Data has been collected with 398 respondents participate in this research.The findings of the study are discussed and recommendations for cycling culture and future research have also been addressed.This study provides guidance to university stakeholders about the factors that should prioritize and deemed more likely to facilitate cycling among students

Road safety: factors influencing young driver behaviour among UUM students

The contribution of risky behavior towards road accident and fatality among young drivers has been highlighted in the many road safety literatures. In Malaysia, the number of road accidents has increased every year.Among the road accident victims, young drivers contribute the highest rate of fatalities and injuries.The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between gender, license type and road crash involvement with young driver behavior.Therefore, the Behaviour of Young Novice Drivers Scale (BYNDS) has been utilized in this study.The Reciprocal Determinism Model (RDM) by Albert Bandura has been used as underpinning theory to understand driver behaviour.350 respondents participate in this research and all of them have experience driving a car.The result of the finding showed there was a significant difference between male and female drivers toward young driver behavior. However, the result for the license types and road crash involvement is not significant and it shows that this variable not related to young driver behavior.The recommendations for road safety intervention and future research have also been addressed