Women as Icons in the Economic Development of Kuron Pottery Making in Sabah

There is no doubt in this age the role of women in economic development is no longer doubted at present and in fact able to match the capabilities of men. The involvement of women in the effort to provide their contributions and services to the country is not a small sacrifice. There are many things that they need to manage and at the same time balance their career as well as their family lives. This can be seen through the economic development they have achieved particularly in producing the kuron, a Sabah traditional pottery. This type of traditional pottery is usually made by women who are creative in conveying their ideas from a technical point of view, design and unique motifs. The purpose of this research is to highlight the skills and abilities of women as icons in the production of traditional pottery crafts. The researchers look at the women icon in detail using the feminist idea introduced by June Hannam (2007) that emphasizes on the current competitiveness and position of women in improving economic development. The aesthetic elements found in the production of this traditional pottery can not only explain its cultural value but also showcases the functional utility and the important role it plays in developing the economy of kuron pottery in Sabah. This can become a source of income and contribute in generating the country’s economy

The Uniqueness of Sayau Kapa Momorun Dance in Dusun Tindal Ethnic Kota Belud Sabah

The Dusun Tindal ethnic group derives its name from the words ‘Dusun’ which refers to race or origin and ‘Tindal’ meaning land or hills. The Dusun Tindal is often associated with a refined ability to produce high- quality handicraft items such as the traditional kuron pottery. Kuron is an integral part of the Sayau Kapa Momorun, a well- known traditional dance performance in Kampung Malangkap Kapa, Kota Belud. The dance is unique due to its significance in the production of kuron. The Dusun Tindal community has turned the process of kuron- making into a traditional dance complete with its own set of movements, music and costumes. This study is an exploration of the uniqueness of the Sayau Kapa Momorun as a dance representation of the traditional kuron pottery of the Dusun Tindal in Kota Belud. The research utilises the fieldwork methods of observation, interview and audio visual recording

Reflections of Heritage in the Traditional Costumery of The Dusun Tindal of Sabah

The design and accessories of the Dusun Tindal traditional costume reveal an intricate relationship between the materials used and the community’s view of life. The practice of showcasing their traditional costume during festivals and ceremonies reflect the Dusun Tindal community’s commitment towards preserving their culture and heritage. This study explores the culture related to the designs of Dusun Tindal traditional costumes with specific focus on the community residing at the id Nuluhon (hill land area), a village located close to the foothill of Mount Kinabalu. This study, based on field work activities conducted in id Nuluhon, examines the structural design and presentation of the sinuranga (for men) and rinagang (for women) in the Dusun Tindal traditional costumer

A comparative study on press freedom between Malaysia and Australia / Afiqah Mohammad…[et al.]

The press plays vital roles to a well informed society in a democratic country. In Malaysia, the press is restricted from freely carrying out its functions to inform the citizen by a number of laws enacted by Parliament. A number of press laws are said to have restrictive effects on the media. There are a lot of bodies and individuals that have put forward their ideas to have greater freedom of press. These include seeking for a revision on our press laws but such actions are yet to be considered by the authority. This raises a question on to whether the Malaysian press has been given sufficient freedom of press. In carrying out this research, a comparison has been made between the press in Malaysia and Australia. This research is actually an attempt to analyse the constitutional safeguard protecting freedom of press in Malaysia and Australia. Besides, this research will examine the extent of press freedom in Malaysia and Australia. This is a library-based research. Data and information were gathered from the library and internet databases. Findings show that both Malaysia and Australia have certain restrictions on press but to different extent. As compared to Malaysia, in Australia, the press has a self regulatory body which governs matters relating to press. It is hoped that this research can be useful to provide better understanding of knowledge and to provide access for the citizen in area of press freedom due to fact that there are differences of approach between Malaysia and Australia on who draws the balancing rights and restraints

The Uniqueness Of Sayau Kapa Momorun Dance In Dusun Tindal Etnic Of Kota Belud, Sabah

The Dusun Tindal ethnic group derives its name from the words ‘Dusun’ which refers to race or origin and ‘Tindal’ meaning land or hills. The Dusun Tindal is often associated with a refined ability to produce high- quality handicraft items such as the traditional kuron pottery. Kuron is an integral part of the Sayau Kapa Momorun, a well- known traditional dance performance in Kampung Malangkap Kapa, Kota Belud. The dance is unique due to its significance in the production of kuron. The Dusun Tindal community has turned the process of kuron- making into a traditional dance complete with its ownset of movements, music and costumes. This study is an exploration of the uniqueness of the Sayau Kapa Momorun as a dance representation of the traditional kuron pottery of the Dusun Tindal in Kota Belud. The research utilises the fieldwork methods of observation, interview and audio visual recordin

Reflections of Heritage in the Traditional Costumery of The Dusun Tindal of Sabah

The design and accessories of the Dusun Tindal traditional costume reveal an intricate relationship between the materials used and the community’s view of life. The practice of showcasing their traditional costume during festivals and ceremonies reflect the Dusun Tindal community’s commitment towards preserving their culture and heritage. This study explores the culture related to the designs of Dusun Tindal traditional costumes with specific focus on the community residing at the id Nuluhon (hill land area), a village located close to the foothill of Mount Kinabalu. This study, based on field work activities conducted in id Nuluhon, examines the structural design and presentation of the sinuranga (for men) and rinagang (for women) in the Dusun Tindal traditional costumery

ARCADIA-Kit with augmented reality application / Roslaili Anuar [et al.]

The purpose of this study is to identify the efficient use of a developed product namely ARCADIA-KIT among Visual Arts Education (VAE) teachers. The study used the ADDIE model as a guideline to develop the product. Virtual Reality (VR) Application has been added to enhance the kit with the technology development to embrace the 21st Century classroom. The VR is the latest trend in teaching and learning in the classroom and is believed to be growing rapidly as is it more robust due to the virtual information embedded with the learning environment to create a realtime performance in the teaching and learning processes. With the growth of the Android and Smartphone among the users, the VR provided such an interesting platform for teaching as it can be accessed anywhere and anytime to ensure the teaching process to be delivered effectively. Quantitative method with questionnaire as a research instrument was used with selected respondents. The samples involved 60 Visual Art Education (VAE) teachers from selected schools in Shah Alam. Correlation analyses were carried out to determine the relationship between the variables studied. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to obtain percentage and frequency. The findings indicate that the ARCADIAKit is efficient and useful for the teachers to use when teaching the Landscape topi

[Approaches to Islamic Psychospiritual Therapy among Female Students: A General Review in Uitm Pahang, Campus Jengka] Pendekatan Terapi Psikospiritual Islam di Kalangan Pelajar Wanita: Suatu Tinjauan Umum di Uitm Pahang, Kampus Jengka

Women and scholarly aspects are as closely intertwined as possible in maintaining the harmony of Islamic civilization. However, challenges like physical and spiritual health can interfere with the process of establishing Islamic civilization. This study aims to look at the extent to which the approach to Islamic psychospiritual at the UiTM Pahang Jengka Campus is conducted specifically for female students with spiritual problems. This study also highlights the general helath care process of student on campus before being treated with Islamic psychospiritual therapy. Studies show that the UiTM Pahang Jengka Campus has taken the right initiative in maintaining student engagement on campus. This has led to a more positive change in the holistic life of students. Wanita dan aspek keilmuan ibarat ikatan yang saling berpadu dalam memastikan keharmonian tamadun Islam. Namun, cabaran seperti masalah kesihatan jasmani dan rohani boleh mengganggu proses pembentukan tamadun Islam itu. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana pendekatan terapi psikospiritual Islam di Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pahang Kampus Jengka yang dilakukan khusus bagi pelajar wanita yang mengalami masalah kerohanian. Kajian ini juga memaparkan proses rawatan kesihatan pelajar secara umum di kampus sebelum dirawat dengan kaedah terapi psikospiritual Islam. Kajian mendapati UiTM Pahang Kampus Jengka telah mengambil inisiatif yang tepat dalam usaha menjaga kemaslahatan pelajar di kampus. Seterusnya membawa suatu perubahan yang lebih positif dalam kehidupan pelajar secara holistik

Employees’ Turnover Intention in Malaysian Manufacturing Company

Employee turnover is a significant issue in human resource management, which refers to the employees’ willingness to leave their current organization within a predetermined time frame. Thus, it is essential to pinpoint the factors affecting this decision, which include salary, working environment, employer-employee relationship, and leadership styles.  The primary data was collected from a sample of 136 employees from a manufacturing company in Johor, Malaysia, and all questionnaires were successfully collected from the respondents. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 23, and Pearson Correlation and regression analysis were carried out to investigate the influences between the variables. The results from the correlational study revealed that all independent variables have a negative relationship with the dependent variable. Multiple regression analysis showed that the four independent variables substantially explain 54% of the variance for employee turnover intention. However, when assessing the coefficient for each independent variable, only salary, employer-employee relationships, and leadership styles were significant, and the remaining variable was insignificant. For future research, it is recommended that an explicit sample size should be adopted so that the findings can be generalized to other similar populations