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Berita Autumn 2011, Derek Heng

Berita

Chair’s Address... 2

Editor’s Foreword...3

Members’ Updates...4

Announcements...5

John A. Lent Prize...6

Islam, Corporatization and Economy in Southeast Asia...8

Singapore’s Democratic Opening? 2011 Elections...12

What is National Education in Singapore?...15

Researching the Colonial Ethnology of British Malaya & the Netherlands Indies...20

Fact Book, 2011-12, John Carroll University

Fact Book

2011-12 Fact Book

Tajdid Dan Islah, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization

What Offers Solution To The Poverty Reduction Of The Haor People In Bangladesh? Seasonal Migration Or A New Inshore Economic Livelihood Policy., T.G. Rabby, G.M. Alam, L.J. Fredericks, S. Nair, M.N. Azam, A.Q. Al-Amin, K. Ahmed Sheikh, I. Khan

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Researches from different disciplines are yet to provide a concrete standpoint on causal relationship between poverty and migration. With a market driven attitude, seasonal migration has been increasing dramatically with a hope to reduce the poverty. So far, research has not confirmed if migration helps to reduce poverty or poverty is forced to be migrated. Whatever the fact, it would be realistic that the local community will not migrate if they find better work opportunities with higher productivity for their livings. In this paper, an effort is made to discover the possible ways to make the local community in the …

Women Who Kill Their Spouses: The Effects Of The Background Factors On The Applicability Of Legal Defenses In English Criminal Law, S.Z. Ismail

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Islam And Gender, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization

Islamic Art, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization

Muslim Minority, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization.

Menangani Cabaran Umat Islam Era Moden (Addressing Challenges Of Muslims In Modern Era), M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In modern era, Muslims are faced with various challenges which need to be addressed. This is in order to resolve the issues related to them properly instead of becoming cancerous bodies in the public life. This paper seeks to explain some of the challenges Muslims encounter in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia. This paper discusses some those challenges and proposes some solutions accordingly.

Buletin Pusat Dialog Peradaban Universiti Malaya, Volume 18, 2011, Centre For Civilisational Dialogue University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Buletin Pusat Dialog Peradaban Universiti Malaya, Volume 17, 2011, Centre For Civilisational Dialogue University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Aei Post, Volume 4, Asia-Europe Institute University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Buletin Pusat Dialog Peradaban Universiti Malaya, Volume 19, 2011, Centre For Civilisational Dialogue University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Al-Tamaddun = Journal Of Al-Tamaddun, Volume 6, Number 1, 2011, Academy Of Islamic Studies University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Establishing Claims For Damages, Costs And Interest In International Arbitration, Sir Vivian Ramsey

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Breadth And The Depth: Dimensions Of Christian-Muslim Relations At Educational Institutions Of The Elca, Mark N. Swanson

Intersections

No abstract provided.

The Mcreynolds Mystery Solved, Louise Weinberg

Denver Law Review

No abstract provided.

Relationships Between Supervisory Behaviors And School Climate As Perceived By Secondary School Teachers In The State Of Kuwait, Salem Alhajeri

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of secondary school teachers of their principals‟ supervisory behaviors and of their schools‟ climate. Furthermore, the study examined the relationship between supervisory behaviors and school climate in Kuwaiti secondary schools. Data was collected using two surveys. Bulach, Boothe, and Michael‟s (1999) survey was used to assess supervisory behaviors of principals as perceived by teacher. The School Climate Survey, which was developed by Gruenert (2008), was used to assess school climate. The participants of the study consisted of 575 male and female secondary school teachers from six school districts. The participants were selected …

Capturing Arab Gulf Market: An Analysis Of Malaysian Exports Competitiveness In The Market, M.F. Abu-Hussin, A.A. Sulaiman, M.Y.M. Hussin

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In recent years, the Arab Gulf Countries in particular Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been an attractive market destination for the Asian businesses. China, India, Japan and other Asian countries have huge interest in developing close relationships with the six nations. As an emerging economy in the West Eastern Asia, the GCC offer huge interest in doing businesses and become a gate for the Middle Eastern markets. Malaysia, besides the religious affinity that it shares with the Arab Gulf Countries, is also highly interested in expanding its trade relations with the Arab Gulf Economies.Therefore, in this article, an investigation on …

Constructing Some Possibilities For Compensation As Part Of Legal Remedies For Rape Survivors: The Case Of Malaysia, S.Z. Ismail

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The idea of compensating rape victims is fast gaining momentum around the globe amidst the cry to seek justice for crime victims in general. Several NGOs in Malaysia see the importance of setting up an agency to response to the plight of these women. The law is seen as inadequately responsive towards the victims. Even by imposing stiffer punishment on the rapists, this does not bring any good to the victims. Some are left with various physical injuries, contracting sexually-related diseases and unwanted pregnancy, but almost all find it hard to overcome the psychological trauma, the effects that are more …

Exploring The Needs Of Malay Manuscript Studies Community For An E-Learning Platform, Z. Zahidah, A. Noorhidawati, A.N. Zainab

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Philology studies are often associated with traditional methods of teaching and learning. This study explores the possibility of e-learning adoption amongst Malay manuscripts learning community. The Soft System Methodology (SSM) is used to guide the investigation. SSM emphasises on understanding the problem situations faced by Malay manuscript learning community and expresses the situations in rich pictures. The manuscript learning community comprises lecturers, students and researchers in the field of philology. Data were gathered from interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Academy of Malay Studies, University of Malaya is the case study setting, focusing on lecturers who teach and students who …

Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong Dan Kebangkitan Rakyat Di Terengganu 1928, Abdul Qayyum M. Suhaimi, Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Terengganu merupakan antara negeri terawal menerima kedatangan Islam di Tanah Melayu. Kelahiran tokoh-tokoh agama di Terengganu menjadikan masyarakat setempat sentiasa mendampingi tokohtokoh agama ini. Abdul Rahman Limbong merupakan salah seorang tokoh agama dan pemimpin di Terengganu yang memimpin rakyat untuk bangkit menentang penjajah terutamanya dari kalangan petani yang mana penceritaannya kurang didedahkan Perjuangan beliau dan juga rakyat Terengganu ketika itu dikatakan perjuangan tani kerana rakyat kebanyakan ketika itu bekerja sebagai petani. Kertas kerja ini dikemukakan bagi membincangkan latarbelakang serta ketokohan Haji Abdul Rahman Limbong dan juga peranannya dalam kebangkitan di Terengganu. Dalam usaha penelitian ini, beberapa perkara akan diberikan tumpuan. …

Human Development, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Increasing The Visibility Of Our Electronic Resources, N.N. Edzan

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Iqbal’S Philosophy On Islamic Education: A Historical Perspective, M.R.M. Nor, I. Bahroni

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Philosophy is science with the facts and data naturally relating to all aspects of human life coming into existence. As it throws light onto the problem of life and human destiny, it implies and postulates education. From these two aspects come their respective angles of vision, with similar issues and problems. Such are the meaning and purpose of human life, the relationship of the individual to the community and to his environment and the problem of values. Any coherent system of ideas, which provides guidance in facing these problems or offers a thoughtful criticism of existing institutions, culture, social practices …

Islam And Education, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Islam And Nationalisme, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization

Multiculturalism In Islamic History, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization

Parallel Plot Visualization For Novice Users, R.J.R. Yusof, N. Jomhari, R. Zainuddin, M.S. Baba, Z.M. Yusoff

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Parallel Plot for novice users is discussed. A relational model of parallel coordinate was used for analysis based on an interface called PaCQ. The advantage and disadvantages of parallel plot is discussed. Although through literatures it wasfound that parallel plot does not score well in graphical perceptibility among users, results shows that novice users can interpret parallel plots relatively well. The GOMS analysis of tasks related to parallel plot also shows that the time taken to complete tasks related to the parallel plot is relatively reasonable, well below 10s. The user study among novice with three different levels of education …

Protecting Non-Muslim: Its Implementation During Early Muslim Rule Of Islamic Jerusalem, Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Islamicjerusalem is a region of a great significant and has been given blessing (barakah) to all nations (li al-‘ālamīn). This barakah is not only for Muslims exclusively, but it is for all nations in this world, including to those Christians and Jews for their attention to the region. This is not only stated in the Quran, but most importantly it has been shown to the world during the Muslims rule over the region. This means that Muslims respect others and appreciate co-existence. It is interesting to note that the Quranic frameworks on eliminating racism, promoting equality and assurance of freedom …