Professor Dr Jamilah Ahmad is currently attached to the School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia. She holds a PhD from Deakin University, Australia
Disaster preparedness is an issue that receives little attention in the community. Communities mu... more Disaster preparedness is an issue that receives little attention in the community. Communities must take preventative measures to overcome obstacles and improve community preparedness. This review identifies the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention in the community. A systematic literature search was conducted to examine a study about the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention developed for implementation at a community level. A scoping review based on the PRISMA diagram was conducted from four databases. A combination of keywords was adapted for each database. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. A total of eight articles were synthesized based on the intervention dose of disaster preparedness among community interventions. The summarized studies provided evidence that the optimal dose for disaster preparedness intervention in the community can be prevented with an educational intervention program with a minimal dosage of intervention. The Health...
Menurut Kementerian Penerangan Malaysia (2015), budi merangkumi persoalan akal, rasa, jiwa, akhla... more Menurut Kementerian Penerangan Malaysia (2015), budi merangkumi persoalan akal, rasa, jiwa, akhlak, etika dan moral di mana rumpunnya yang bersirat adalah akal budi, hati budi, budi bicara, budi bahasa dan budi pekerti. Bagi budi pekerti pula, ia adalah merujuk kepada perlakuan yang baik, tertib dan sopan seperti memberi salam dan menghormati orang yang lebih tua. Budi pekerti juga adalah amat berkait rapat dengan rasa malu di mana malu di sini adalah merujuk kepada maksud yang positif bukannya negatif seperti malu jika tidak berjaya, malu jika tidak berusaha serta malu jika tidak mengamalkan amalan hidup yang berbudi bahasa
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, 2021
Relapse together with stigma and perceptions are serious challenges that need to be addressed pro... more Relapse together with stigma and perceptions are serious challenges that need to be addressed promptly. Past literature is with the view that the issue of relapse occurs due to several stressors, including unemployment. Scant frameworks exist on the strategic development that promotes the employment of ex-drug addicts to reduce the relapse rate. In the same vein, this study seeks to discover the misperception and stigma surrounding the employment of ex-drug addicts in Malaysia as well as to explore employers’ views in hiring those ex-drug addicts as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. This study is consistent with qualitative research based on interviews with eight Malaysian employers. This study found that the hiring of ex-drug addicts as a part of the company’s CSR initiatives may(a) reduce the relapses of drug addicts (b), it will uplift the CSR ratings of the subjected companies and (c), it will increase the compliance of the companies with Sustainable ...
Background Flood disaster preparedness among the community seldom received attention. Necessary i... more Background Flood disaster preparedness among the community seldom received attention. Necessary intervention must be taken to prevent the problem. Health Education Based Intervention (HEBI) was developed following the Health Belief Model, particularly in improving flood disaster preparedness among the community. The main objective of this study is to assess the effect of HEBI on improving flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of health education-based intervention (HEBI) based on knowledge, skills, and preparedness to improve flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. Method A single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial will conduct at six districts in Selangor. Randomly selected respondents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study. Health education module based on Health Believed Theory will be delivered via health talks and videos coo...
perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di Malaysia masih agak perlahan berbanding perkembangan in... more perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di Malaysia masih agak perlahan berbanding perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di negara Barat terutama Amerika Syarikat dan Eropah. Menurut Zulharnri dan Threadgold (2008), profesion perhubungan awam di Malaysia dilihat sebagai tidak matang pada pandangan masyarakat umum. Walaupun pada masa yang sama, pemimpin perniagaan (business leaders) dalam ekonorni global baru nenghargai kepentingan bidang perhubungan awam dalam membantu perkembangan strategi organisasi, namun yang dipertikaikan adalah kualiti dan tahap berdaya saing pengamal perhubungan awam itu sendir
Media has the capability to disseminate message and influence audience in developing perception, ... more Media has the capability to disseminate message and influence audience in developing perception, opinion or decision making. Media play an indispensable role in the dialogues around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In addition to its function as an independent monitor for corporations media often act as a channel through which corporations communicate to the public. How media tell their stories about CSR have significant impacts on the public and policy makers expectations of companies and eventually influence the decision as of to what extent companies will conduct their business in a socially responsible manner. In order to understand how acceptance and behavior surrounding CSR develops, it is necessary to explore how the meaning and content of CSR are created. This article explores the CSR and media scenario in Malaysia. This article also examines how the media has framed and presented CSR for the period of one year (Jan 2013-Disember 2013). In these two top newspapers of E...
Ethics is very important in human life. Ethical practice in public relations is crucial to protec... more Ethics is very important in human life. Ethical practice in public relations is crucial to protect the rights of stakeholders, to gain the trust and to build the reputation of any organization. Particularly, the practice of Islamic ethics in public relations can ensure the benefits of the organizations and the public. The Almighty God guided us to all the ethics we need to practice in every sphere of our life. He mentioned the ethical guidelines for public relations in the Quran. He taught the Prophets to practice proper public relations for da’wah activities. It is divine command ethics revealed by the God. It does not depend on the standards and norms of a particular time, place or society. The main objective of this paper is to identify Islamic ethics in public relations based on the messages of the Holy Quran and Hadiths. The implication of this study will be useful to the PR practitioners of different Muslim countries and enable them to better understand the practice of Islamic...
Facebook has been adapted as a platform for connecting with friends, sharing information, a favor... more Facebook has been adapted as a platform for connecting with friends, sharing information, a favorite past time, and a way of new entertainment by much of the youth in Pakistan. Over 12 million people in Pakistan, half of whom fall between the ages of 18 to 30, use Facebook. This study aims to investigate the Trends of Facebook uses among students in universities of Pakistan. A qualitative study conducted for this purpose and three focus group discussions have been conducted involving postgraduate students from three different universities in Pakistan, who are using Facebook more than 2 hours daily. Findings from thematic analysis shows that most of the students are of the view that they are using Facebook for social interactions, information sharing/seeking, entertainment, pass time and to stay in touch with old friends and searching for new friends. Moreover result shows that students are using Facebook for relaxation after their hectic life routine and in boring classes
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is a strategic corporate initiatives that receives an incr... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is a strategic corporate initiatives that receives an increased amount of attention in the business world. CSR in general intends to encourage the businesses to be more ethical in their activities and not to have negative influence on society and the environment. This paper aims to identify the implementation of CSR in Aqua Danone by incorporating local wisdom which was carried out in the local community who lives around the operating factory of Aqua Mambal Plant, Bali, Indonesia In 2015, Aqua Danone Group achieved 8 platinums, 4 golds and 1 silver awards on 2015 by the ministry of Human Development & Culture in recognition of their support to Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Indonesia. Their programs such as WASH (Water Access Sanitation & Hygiene) in Klaten, Central Java Province, Coopmart for Farmers in Bogor Region, and Water Conservation in Badung- Bali were highly recognized because of empowering local communities and contribute to en...
In this modern era of public relations field, green is a fundamental guideline to promote strateg... more In this modern era of public relations field, green is a fundamental guideline to promote strategies and practices. Government promotes strategies to boost more environmentally sustainable consumption patterns. It is necessary for the public relations practitioners to communicate effectively in order to influence green purchase behaviour among public. The purpose of this research is to examine the role of public relations in Government-linked Companies (GLCs) in communicating information on its green initiatives and strategies towards influencing green purchase. This paper also investigates the practitioners’ perceptions on green products and the level of understanding on green purchase behaviour factors. Data were collected from ten public relations practitioners from Petroliam Nasional Berhad and Felda Global Ventures through in depth interviews on their roles in promoting green purchase behaviour. The results obtained indicate that the public relations practices of both companies...
Novel merupakan salah satu medium penting yang sering digunakan untuk menyampaikan maklumat dalam... more Novel merupakan salah satu medium penting yang sering digunakan untuk menyampaikan maklumat dalam bentuk penceritaan. Media naratif ini telah lama digunakan di Malaysia dan semakin meningkat penggunaannya sejak timbulnya ‘demam adaptasi novel’ ke genre drama. Sehubungan dengan terjadinya lambakan novel bergenre popular di pasaran, satu kajian telah dijalankan untuk melihat kesan pembacaan novel kepada pembaca dalam kalangan remaja. Menggunakan kaedah kualitatif melalui kajian fenomenologi, sekumpulan peserta kajian yang terdiri daripada 10 remaja peminat novel telah ditemubual secara mendalam bagi mendapatkan maklumat mengenai kesan pembacaan novel terhadap perkembangan diri mereka. Hasil kajian mendapati, pembacaan novel memberi pelbagai kesan perubahan dalam perkembangan diri remaja seperti perubahan kepercayaan, perubahan persepsi, perubahan tingkah laku, peningkatan maklumat dan peningkatan kemahiran bahasa
This research article aims to understand that why social media is being perceived for freedom of ... more This research article aims to understand that why social media is being perceived for freedom of speech by religious minorities in Pakistan. This qualitative study is based on four in-depth interviews of Christian activists in Pakistan. The study found that there are some crucial issues in giving media coverage to the religious minorities in Pakistan.The results demonstrate that religious minorities in Pakistan are facing segregations due to the prejudiced mindset of higher administration decisions, sponsors and lack of information with respect to religious minorities and their religious rituals. Besides, that absence of resistance from both minorities and larger part is playing the part in wrecking peace. The researchers found that English media whether print or electronic are giving adequate scope to the religious minorities in Pakistan. Furthermore, religious minorities in Pakistan are more inclined towards using social networking sites like Facebook to exercise their freedom of...
Malaysia terus bertarung dengan masalah penyalahgunaan dadah yang serius dan seolah-olah tiada ke... more Malaysia terus bertarung dengan masalah penyalahgunaan dadah yang serius dan seolah-olah tiada kesudahan. Isu penyalahgunaan dadah bagaikan ‘barah’ dalam kalangan masyarakat negara ini walaupun pelbagai kempen memerangi musuh nombor satu negara itu dilaksanakan setiap tahun (B. Vicknasingam, 2017; Hamizah Badiran, 2017). Lebih membimbangkan, jumlah penagih berulang di negara ini menunjukkan peningkatan dari semasa ke semasa (Masir Kujat, 2016; Rafidah, 2017). Selain itu, senario masa kini yang memperlihatkan kadar penagihan dadah yang tinggi dalam kalangan belia dari semasa ke semasa telah mencetuskan kebimbangan semua pihak
Cases of landslides in Malaysia did not only destroy properties but have also taken the lives of ... more Cases of landslides in Malaysia did not only destroy properties but have also taken the lives of people. The society need to be educated about the danger of landslides, so that, they can be better prepared to face the disaster that can happen at any time. One of the main groups that need to be educated on the danger of landslides are teachers. Teachers teach students the importance of maintaining and conserving the environment, as well as the basics about landslides including early signs of landslides and causes of landslides. In order to disseminate knowledge about landslides accurately to students, teachers themselves need to first, be knowledgeable on the subject matter. This research has two objectives, first, to identify the level of knowledge and awareness regarding landslides among teachers; second, to investigate the differences in knowledge and awareness regarding landslides between teachers who teach in landslide prone areas with teachers who teach in non-landslide prone a...
malan ‘Budi Bahasa, Budaya Kita’ semakin terhakis dalam kehidupan masyarakat Malaysia khususnya G... more malan ‘Budi Bahasa, Budaya Kita’ semakin terhakis dalam kehidupan masyarakat Malaysia khususnya Gen Y. Bercakap kasar, menconteng harta benda awam, tidak menghormati orang tua adalah beberapa amalan tidak berbudi bahasa yang sering dilakukan oleh Gen Y pada masa kini sehingga mencetuskan kebimbangan semua pihak. Ini adalah kerana, Gen Y merupakan aset yang berharga kepada negara kerana kebolehan dan keupayaan mereka dalam memberi sumbangan terhadap pembangunan dan kemajuan negara. Maka adalah penting untuk mendidik dan mempengaruhi generasi ini agar mengaplikasikan amalan ‘Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita’ dalam kehidupan kerana, kebolehan, keupayaan dan keistimewaan generasi ini tidak akan sempurna dan berguna kepada negara jika akhlak dan peribadi mereka tidak dijaga dan dipelihara. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengetahuan, sikap dan tingkah laku Gen Y terhadap amalan ‘Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita’ dalam kehidupan mereka. Hasil kajian mendapati, pengetahuan Gen Y terhadap amalan ‘Budi Ba...
Golongan belia pada masa kini merupakan ahli penting dalam masyarakat kerana mereka merupakan ase... more Golongan belia pada masa kini merupakan ahli penting dalam masyarakat kerana mereka merupakan aset yang berharga kepada negara. Maka, adalah penting untuk mendidik dan mempengaruhi generasi ini agar menjauhi perilaku jenayah kerana kebolehan, keupayaan dan keistimewaan generasi ini tidak akan sempurna dan berguna kepada negara jika akhlak dan peribadi mereka tidak dijaga dan dipelihara. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengetahuan, sikap dan amalan belia terhadap isu jenayah di Malaysia. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan kuantitatif melalui tinjauan soal selidik dalam mendapatkan data daripada 1000 responden yang dikenal pasti. Hasil kajian mendapati, pengetahuan belia tentang isu jenayah di Malaysia adalah tinggi. Manakala, sikap dan amalan belia tentang isu jenayah pada masa kini pula menunjukkan ia adalah baik dan positif. Dengan mengetahui pengetahuan, sikap dan amalan belia terhadap isu jenayah pada masa kini di Malaysia, ia akan memudahkan pihak berwajib mencari pe...
Disaster preparedness is an issue that receives little attention in the community. Communities mu... more Disaster preparedness is an issue that receives little attention in the community. Communities must take preventative measures to overcome obstacles and improve community preparedness. This review identifies the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention in the community. A systematic literature search was conducted to examine a study about the optimal dose of disaster preparedness intervention developed for implementation at a community level. A scoping review based on the PRISMA diagram was conducted from four databases. A combination of keywords was adapted for each database. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. A total of eight articles were synthesized based on the intervention dose of disaster preparedness among community interventions. The summarized studies provided evidence that the optimal dose for disaster preparedness intervention in the community can be prevented with an educational intervention program with a minimal dosage of intervention. The Health...
Menurut Kementerian Penerangan Malaysia (2015), budi merangkumi persoalan akal, rasa, jiwa, akhla... more Menurut Kementerian Penerangan Malaysia (2015), budi merangkumi persoalan akal, rasa, jiwa, akhlak, etika dan moral di mana rumpunnya yang bersirat adalah akal budi, hati budi, budi bicara, budi bahasa dan budi pekerti. Bagi budi pekerti pula, ia adalah merujuk kepada perlakuan yang baik, tertib dan sopan seperti memberi salam dan menghormati orang yang lebih tua. Budi pekerti juga adalah amat berkait rapat dengan rasa malu di mana malu di sini adalah merujuk kepada maksud yang positif bukannya negatif seperti malu jika tidak berjaya, malu jika tidak berusaha serta malu jika tidak mengamalkan amalan hidup yang berbudi bahasa
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, 2021
Relapse together with stigma and perceptions are serious challenges that need to be addressed pro... more Relapse together with stigma and perceptions are serious challenges that need to be addressed promptly. Past literature is with the view that the issue of relapse occurs due to several stressors, including unemployment. Scant frameworks exist on the strategic development that promotes the employment of ex-drug addicts to reduce the relapse rate. In the same vein, this study seeks to discover the misperception and stigma surrounding the employment of ex-drug addicts in Malaysia as well as to explore employers’ views in hiring those ex-drug addicts as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. This study is consistent with qualitative research based on interviews with eight Malaysian employers. This study found that the hiring of ex-drug addicts as a part of the company’s CSR initiatives may(a) reduce the relapses of drug addicts (b), it will uplift the CSR ratings of the subjected companies and (c), it will increase the compliance of the companies with Sustainable ...
Background Flood disaster preparedness among the community seldom received attention. Necessary i... more Background Flood disaster preparedness among the community seldom received attention. Necessary intervention must be taken to prevent the problem. Health Education Based Intervention (HEBI) was developed following the Health Belief Model, particularly in improving flood disaster preparedness among the community. The main objective of this study is to assess the effect of HEBI on improving flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of health education-based intervention (HEBI) based on knowledge, skills, and preparedness to improve flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. Method A single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial will conduct at six districts in Selangor. Randomly selected respondents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study. Health education module based on Health Believed Theory will be delivered via health talks and videos coo...
perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di Malaysia masih agak perlahan berbanding perkembangan in... more perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di Malaysia masih agak perlahan berbanding perkembangan industri perhubungan awam di negara Barat terutama Amerika Syarikat dan Eropah. Menurut Zulharnri dan Threadgold (2008), profesion perhubungan awam di Malaysia dilihat sebagai tidak matang pada pandangan masyarakat umum. Walaupun pada masa yang sama, pemimpin perniagaan (business leaders) dalam ekonorni global baru nenghargai kepentingan bidang perhubungan awam dalam membantu perkembangan strategi organisasi, namun yang dipertikaikan adalah kualiti dan tahap berdaya saing pengamal perhubungan awam itu sendir
Media has the capability to disseminate message and influence audience in developing perception, ... more Media has the capability to disseminate message and influence audience in developing perception, opinion or decision making. Media play an indispensable role in the dialogues around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In addition to its function as an independent monitor for corporations media often act as a channel through which corporations communicate to the public. How media tell their stories about CSR have significant impacts on the public and policy makers expectations of companies and eventually influence the decision as of to what extent companies will conduct their business in a socially responsible manner. In order to understand how acceptance and behavior surrounding CSR develops, it is necessary to explore how the meaning and content of CSR are created. This article explores the CSR and media scenario in Malaysia. This article also examines how the media has framed and presented CSR for the period of one year (Jan 2013-Disember 2013). In these two top newspapers of E...
Ethics is very important in human life. Ethical practice in public relations is crucial to protec... more Ethics is very important in human life. Ethical practice in public relations is crucial to protect the rights of stakeholders, to gain the trust and to build the reputation of any organization. Particularly, the practice of Islamic ethics in public relations can ensure the benefits of the organizations and the public. The Almighty God guided us to all the ethics we need to practice in every sphere of our life. He mentioned the ethical guidelines for public relations in the Quran. He taught the Prophets to practice proper public relations for da’wah activities. It is divine command ethics revealed by the God. It does not depend on the standards and norms of a particular time, place or society. The main objective of this paper is to identify Islamic ethics in public relations based on the messages of the Holy Quran and Hadiths. The implication of this study will be useful to the PR practitioners of different Muslim countries and enable them to better understand the practice of Islamic...
Facebook has been adapted as a platform for connecting with friends, sharing information, a favor... more Facebook has been adapted as a platform for connecting with friends, sharing information, a favorite past time, and a way of new entertainment by much of the youth in Pakistan. Over 12 million people in Pakistan, half of whom fall between the ages of 18 to 30, use Facebook. This study aims to investigate the Trends of Facebook uses among students in universities of Pakistan. A qualitative study conducted for this purpose and three focus group discussions have been conducted involving postgraduate students from three different universities in Pakistan, who are using Facebook more than 2 hours daily. Findings from thematic analysis shows that most of the students are of the view that they are using Facebook for social interactions, information sharing/seeking, entertainment, pass time and to stay in touch with old friends and searching for new friends. Moreover result shows that students are using Facebook for relaxation after their hectic life routine and in boring classes
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is a strategic corporate initiatives that receives an incr... more Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is a strategic corporate initiatives that receives an increased amount of attention in the business world. CSR in general intends to encourage the businesses to be more ethical in their activities and not to have negative influence on society and the environment. This paper aims to identify the implementation of CSR in Aqua Danone by incorporating local wisdom which was carried out in the local community who lives around the operating factory of Aqua Mambal Plant, Bali, Indonesia In 2015, Aqua Danone Group achieved 8 platinums, 4 golds and 1 silver awards on 2015 by the ministry of Human Development & Culture in recognition of their support to Millenium Development Goals (MDG) in Indonesia. Their programs such as WASH (Water Access Sanitation & Hygiene) in Klaten, Central Java Province, Coopmart for Farmers in Bogor Region, and Water Conservation in Badung- Bali were highly recognized because of empowering local communities and contribute to en...
In this modern era of public relations field, green is a fundamental guideline to promote strateg... more In this modern era of public relations field, green is a fundamental guideline to promote strategies and practices. Government promotes strategies to boost more environmentally sustainable consumption patterns. It is necessary for the public relations practitioners to communicate effectively in order to influence green purchase behaviour among public. The purpose of this research is to examine the role of public relations in Government-linked Companies (GLCs) in communicating information on its green initiatives and strategies towards influencing green purchase. This paper also investigates the practitioners’ perceptions on green products and the level of understanding on green purchase behaviour factors. Data were collected from ten public relations practitioners from Petroliam Nasional Berhad and Felda Global Ventures through in depth interviews on their roles in promoting green purchase behaviour. The results obtained indicate that the public relations practices of both companies...
Novel merupakan salah satu medium penting yang sering digunakan untuk menyampaikan maklumat dalam... more Novel merupakan salah satu medium penting yang sering digunakan untuk menyampaikan maklumat dalam bentuk penceritaan. Media naratif ini telah lama digunakan di Malaysia dan semakin meningkat penggunaannya sejak timbulnya ‘demam adaptasi novel’ ke genre drama. Sehubungan dengan terjadinya lambakan novel bergenre popular di pasaran, satu kajian telah dijalankan untuk melihat kesan pembacaan novel kepada pembaca dalam kalangan remaja. Menggunakan kaedah kualitatif melalui kajian fenomenologi, sekumpulan peserta kajian yang terdiri daripada 10 remaja peminat novel telah ditemubual secara mendalam bagi mendapatkan maklumat mengenai kesan pembacaan novel terhadap perkembangan diri mereka. Hasil kajian mendapati, pembacaan novel memberi pelbagai kesan perubahan dalam perkembangan diri remaja seperti perubahan kepercayaan, perubahan persepsi, perubahan tingkah laku, peningkatan maklumat dan peningkatan kemahiran bahasa
This research article aims to understand that why social media is being perceived for freedom of ... more This research article aims to understand that why social media is being perceived for freedom of speech by religious minorities in Pakistan. This qualitative study is based on four in-depth interviews of Christian activists in Pakistan. The study found that there are some crucial issues in giving media coverage to the religious minorities in Pakistan.The results demonstrate that religious minorities in Pakistan are facing segregations due to the prejudiced mindset of higher administration decisions, sponsors and lack of information with respect to religious minorities and their religious rituals. Besides, that absence of resistance from both minorities and larger part is playing the part in wrecking peace. The researchers found that English media whether print or electronic are giving adequate scope to the religious minorities in Pakistan. Furthermore, religious minorities in Pakistan are more inclined towards using social networking sites like Facebook to exercise their freedom of...
Malaysia terus bertarung dengan masalah penyalahgunaan dadah yang serius dan seolah-olah tiada ke... more Malaysia terus bertarung dengan masalah penyalahgunaan dadah yang serius dan seolah-olah tiada kesudahan. Isu penyalahgunaan dadah bagaikan ‘barah’ dalam kalangan masyarakat negara ini walaupun pelbagai kempen memerangi musuh nombor satu negara itu dilaksanakan setiap tahun (B. Vicknasingam, 2017; Hamizah Badiran, 2017). Lebih membimbangkan, jumlah penagih berulang di negara ini menunjukkan peningkatan dari semasa ke semasa (Masir Kujat, 2016; Rafidah, 2017). Selain itu, senario masa kini yang memperlihatkan kadar penagihan dadah yang tinggi dalam kalangan belia dari semasa ke semasa telah mencetuskan kebimbangan semua pihak
Cases of landslides in Malaysia did not only destroy properties but have also taken the lives of ... more Cases of landslides in Malaysia did not only destroy properties but have also taken the lives of people. The society need to be educated about the danger of landslides, so that, they can be better prepared to face the disaster that can happen at any time. One of the main groups that need to be educated on the danger of landslides are teachers. Teachers teach students the importance of maintaining and conserving the environment, as well as the basics about landslides including early signs of landslides and causes of landslides. In order to disseminate knowledge about landslides accurately to students, teachers themselves need to first, be knowledgeable on the subject matter. This research has two objectives, first, to identify the level of knowledge and awareness regarding landslides among teachers; second, to investigate the differences in knowledge and awareness regarding landslides between teachers who teach in landslide prone areas with teachers who teach in non-landslide prone a...
malan ‘Budi Bahasa, Budaya Kita’ semakin terhakis dalam kehidupan masyarakat Malaysia khususnya G... more malan ‘Budi Bahasa, Budaya Kita’ semakin terhakis dalam kehidupan masyarakat Malaysia khususnya Gen Y. Bercakap kasar, menconteng harta benda awam, tidak menghormati orang tua adalah beberapa amalan tidak berbudi bahasa yang sering dilakukan oleh Gen Y pada masa kini sehingga mencetuskan kebimbangan semua pihak. Ini adalah kerana, Gen Y merupakan aset yang berharga kepada negara kerana kebolehan dan keupayaan mereka dalam memberi sumbangan terhadap pembangunan dan kemajuan negara. Maka adalah penting untuk mendidik dan mempengaruhi generasi ini agar mengaplikasikan amalan ‘Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita’ dalam kehidupan kerana, kebolehan, keupayaan dan keistimewaan generasi ini tidak akan sempurna dan berguna kepada negara jika akhlak dan peribadi mereka tidak dijaga dan dipelihara. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengetahuan, sikap dan tingkah laku Gen Y terhadap amalan ‘Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita’ dalam kehidupan mereka. Hasil kajian mendapati, pengetahuan Gen Y terhadap amalan ‘Budi Ba...
Golongan belia pada masa kini merupakan ahli penting dalam masyarakat kerana mereka merupakan ase... more Golongan belia pada masa kini merupakan ahli penting dalam masyarakat kerana mereka merupakan aset yang berharga kepada negara. Maka, adalah penting untuk mendidik dan mempengaruhi generasi ini agar menjauhi perilaku jenayah kerana kebolehan, keupayaan dan keistimewaan generasi ini tidak akan sempurna dan berguna kepada negara jika akhlak dan peribadi mereka tidak dijaga dan dipelihara. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengetahuan, sikap dan amalan belia terhadap isu jenayah di Malaysia. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan kuantitatif melalui tinjauan soal selidik dalam mendapatkan data daripada 1000 responden yang dikenal pasti. Hasil kajian mendapati, pengetahuan belia tentang isu jenayah di Malaysia adalah tinggi. Manakala, sikap dan amalan belia tentang isu jenayah pada masa kini pula menunjukkan ia adalah baik dan positif. Dengan mengetahui pengetahuan, sikap dan amalan belia terhadap isu jenayah pada masa kini di Malaysia, ia akan memudahkan pihak berwajib mencari pe...
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