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Housing Industry : Problems And Prospects, Hoong Jun Lim
Housing Industry : Problems And Prospects, Hoong Jun Lim
Student Works (2000-2009)
The economic downturn in the mid-1997 had definitely affected the housing industry. The oversupply especially in the commercial sector had affected many developers and financial institutions. Non-Performance-Loans had soared up. Housing projects delayed in completion, and worst, abandoned. Of course, oversupply is only one major problem facing the housing industry. On the other hand, the problem of low-cost housing for the poor, striving hard by both the private and the public sectors, only ended up never enough to meet the demands. Sometimes, there is no demand because of wrong locality (mismatch). During the 6th Malaysia Plan (1991-1995), only about 75 …
Managing The State Of Readiness Of Army Paratroopers In Malaysia, Lim Kiat Choy
Managing The State Of Readiness Of Army Paratroopers In Malaysia, Lim Kiat Choy
Student Works (2000-2009)
The parachute force of the Malaysian Army was formed less than a decade ago to provide the Armed Forces with the elements of "reach" and "responsiveness". "Reach" because they can be deployed swiftly by air and engaging in tactical air landed operations (TALO). "Responsiveness" because they are always held at a high state of readiness. Hence, expectations on the paratroopers are high and the Army depends on such forces to ensure that its overall mission is accomplished. This study attempts to measure the attitudinal profile of the currentparatroopers in the Malaysian Army and to compare their combat behaviourwith those from …
The Impact Of The Travel Account On The Malaysian Balance Of Payments, Goh Mei Lee
The Impact Of The Travel Account On The Malaysian Balance Of Payments, Goh Mei Lee
Student Works (2000-2009)
The current account deficits in the balance of payments have been a serious concern to policy makers and academicians in their efforts to formulate possible ways to assist the current account deficits . This study looks at the Malaysian services account balances in the current account of the balance of payment with specific focus on the travel account position. The long-standing deficits in the Malaysian current account position due to the services account deficits have been rather prominent in the ear1y I980's due to excessive external debts . The net investment payment ranked the highest in terms of generating outflows …
Regulatory Reforms In The Malaysian Telecommunications Sector, Wai Ching Poon
Regulatory Reforms In The Malaysian Telecommunications Sector, Wai Ching Poon
Student Works (2000-2009)
The Malaysian telecommunications sector was privatized in 1987. A crucial ingredient in the success of the privatization of any telecommunications sector is the accompanying regulatory reforms. The main objective of this study is to examine the regulatory reforms that have taken place in the Malaysian telecommunications sector. Shifting the provision of telecommunications services operations away from the government makes it easier for the sector to achieve greater efficiency and possibly freedom from political intervention. This process can be further strengthened by innovative financing and investment strategies. In reality, firms are much better informed than the regulator. The key concept of …
Nonperforming Loans In Banking And Financial Sector, Ning Ning Chang
Nonperforming Loans In Banking And Financial Sector, Ning Ning Chang
Student Works (2000-2009)
It is crucially important to understand the connection between banking sector fragility and the nonperforning loans (NPLs) problem. The problem of mounting NPLs gained much prominence during the recession that hit particularly all countries over the world in 1980s. It is again become prominent following the financial crisis that recently hit the Asian countries. This study examines various factors contributing to the NPL problem, where some endogenous as well as exogenous factors are identified. Poor management and poor lending policies, fraud and embezzlement, moral hazard incentives, heavy government intervention and weaknesses in prudential regulation and supervision are among the factors …
The Selective Capital And Exchange Controls In Malaysia : A Malaysian Perspective, Muhamad Shukri Abdul Rani
The Selective Capital And Exchange Controls In Malaysia : A Malaysian Perspective, Muhamad Shukri Abdul Rani
Student Works (2000-2009)
The latest financial and currency crisis that struck Malaysia in 1997 has exposed several macroeconomic weaknesses within the Malaysian economy, in light of the huge influx of international capital flows and speculative activities, and highlighted once again the issue of premature capital account and financial liberalization. These weaknesses such as economic growth well above potential output, loss of efficiency in the economy, current account deficits, over dependence on the banking sector for loans, which were later used for unproductive investments such as those in the stock and property markets have made Malaysia vulnerable to the shocks that emanated from the …
The Role Of The State In Economic Development : A Case Study Of Johor, Malaysia, Wei Lin Tan
The Role Of The State In Economic Development : A Case Study Of Johor, Malaysia, Wei Lin Tan
Student Works (2000-2009)
Johor is one of the fastest growing stales in Malaysia. Its strong economic growth is very much to the credit of the state; in one form or another, the government intervened, systematically and through multiple channel to foster development. In relation to this, the study found that the state has not only created a business-friendly environment where the legal and regulatory structure was generally hospitable to private investment. the state has also established clear performance criteria for selective interventions and to monitor performance. In other words, intervention has taken place in disciplined and performance- based criteria. The State has been …
Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh (Tqm) : Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan Berdasarkan Persepsi Kakitangan Di Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, Ahmad Shukri Hj. Abdul Aziz
Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh (Tqm) : Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan Berdasarkan Persepsi Kakitangan Di Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, Ahmad Shukri Hj. Abdul Aziz
Student Works (2000-2009)
Kajian ini adalah berkenaan dengan Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh (TQM) Konsep dan sistem ini telah diperkenalkan kepada Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia pada pertengahan tahun 1992. Maka, kini sudah hampir lapan tahun ianya diperkenalkan kepada sektor awam. Kajian ini telah menumpukan kepada elemen Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan iaitu salah satu elemen yang terkandung di dalam TQM. Kajian ini telah dijalankan di Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). Kajian yang dijalankan adalah untuk melihat tahap Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan dalam amalan Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh. Oleh itu, kajian ini memberi fokus terhadap elemen-elemen yang terdapat di dalam Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan itu sendiri berdasarkan kepada hasil rumusan kajian PKPA …
A Competitive Analysis On The Metal Packaging Coatings Industry In Malaysia, Mee Lin Yang
A Competitive Analysis On The Metal Packaging Coatings Industry In Malaysia, Mee Lin Yang
Student Works (2000-2009)
Numerous studies had been carried out in the past, on various industries in Malaysia, but none could be found with regards to the metal packaging coatings industry. The market environment and size of the industry have remained broadly unknown. Statistical reports by the statistic department often include the output of this industry under the paints and varnish production category. This research was an attempt to study and consolidate as much information as possible, pertaining to the market environment and market size of the metal packaging coatings industry in Malaysia. In order to achieve this, a market survey was conducted by …
The Impact Of The Real Exchange Rates On Exports : The Malaysian Case, Lay Lian Chuah
The Impact Of The Real Exchange Rates On Exports : The Malaysian Case, Lay Lian Chuah
Student Works (2000-2009)
Many studies have yielded contradicting results on the impact of real exchange rate volatility on exports. Therefore, this paper attempts to examine the relationship between real exchange rate volatility and Malaysian exports. The model of this study is adapted from Caballero and Corbo's ( 1989) paper. In this respect, this paper also uses the same standard calculation for real exchange rate (RER) volatility. However, a minor adaptation was made whereby the standard deviation, the measurement of real exchange rate volatility is refined by using trade weighted settlement in its computation. This would be a more accurate way of measurement, as …
Afghanistan's Economic Potentials And Malaysian Entrepreneurs' Perceptions, Abdul Sattar Murad
Afghanistan's Economic Potentials And Malaysian Entrepreneurs' Perceptions, Abdul Sattar Murad
Student Works (2000-2009)
Afghanistan is a country that has started its economic development after the World War II, one of the very early beginners in launching its economic development programs; it is one of the least developed countries in Asia. This study reviews the economic potentials of Afghanistan including mineral, water, land resources and perception of Malaysian Investors. These two aspects of the study highlight the causes of low economic development and factors responsible for it. This study attempts to examine four logically linked questions, i.e. (i) what are the trade potentials of Afghanistan? (ii) What are the mineral potentials of Afghanistan? What …
Behaviour Of Trading And Non-Trading Stock Returns In The Malaysian Stock Market, Lay Khong Tan
Behaviour Of Trading And Non-Trading Stock Returns In The Malaysian Stock Market, Lay Khong Tan
Student Works (2000-2009)
This study examines the stock returns and volatilities of trading and nontrading day for seven KLSE indices from January 3, 1994 to November 26, 1999. Six return series are computed. They are the overnight, open to close, morning, afternoon, close to close and open to open series. There is consistently positive overnight return throughout Monday to Friday. The weekend effect or Monday effect is significantly positive. The returns of the morning, open to close, close to close series are negative particularly on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Except for Monday, other weekdays have positive afternoon return. Mean and variance return are …
Long Run Determinants Of Malaysia Trade Balance : A Cointegration Study, Lok Sin Kuar
Long Run Determinants Of Malaysia Trade Balance : A Cointegration Study, Lok Sin Kuar
Student Works (2000-2009)
This paper aims to study the long run determinants of Malaysian trade balance the cointegration method by using quarterly data from 1973 1Q to 1998 4Q. In order to study the long run equilibrium relationship, trade balance is tested against other macroeconomic variables which resembles monetary policy, exchange rate policy and fiscal policy. The final results is that interest rate is the only variable found to be cointegrated with the trade balance. As such, it implies that interest rate may be an effective policy instrument to rectify the problem of trade imbalances in Malaysia. On the other hand, other policies …
Analysing Random Access Memory Chip Yield Performance, Choy Sar Kam
Analysing Random Access Memory Chip Yield Performance, Choy Sar Kam
Student Works (2000-2009)
Despite advances in integrated circuits (IC) equipment and fabrication techniques, there still exist random fluctuations or statistical disturbances in any IC manufacturing facility. which can adversely affect the production yield. Actually devices and circuits are being designed with increasingly tighter parameter and performance margins. As a result, chip performance becomes even more sensitive to the statistical variations, and this may result in low production yield. One of the significant detractors of cost in a manufacturing line is yield loss due to contamination and the time required to increase the yield to profitable levels. Yield loss in a manufacturing line is …
Comparison Between The Economic Fundamentals Of Malaysia And Singapore Prior To The 1997 Southeast Asian Currency Crisis, Mun Chow Lai
Comparison Between The Economic Fundamentals Of Malaysia And Singapore Prior To The 1997 Southeast Asian Currency Crisis, Mun Chow Lai
Student Works (2000-2009)
This research paper makes a comparative study on the economic fundamentals of Malaysia and Singapore prior to the 1997 Southeast Asian Currency Crisis (SACC). The overriding objective here is to determine the structural economic characteristics of Malaysia and Singapore prior to the SACC and to explore the possibility that underlying fundamentals might have contributed towards or exacerbated the SACC. The analysis begins with an overview of the economics of Malaysia and Singapore using graphical and tabular analysis of broad indices. This is followed by the formulation of simultaneous equation models, one for Malaysia and another for Singapore. Besides service balance …
The Impact Of The Recent Currency Crisis On Malaysian Exports, Deivanai Kaliappan
The Impact Of The Recent Currency Crisis On Malaysian Exports, Deivanai Kaliappan
Student Works (2000-2009)
Since the outbreak of East and Southeast Asian financial crisis, a lot has been said and done to explain currency crisis that started with floatation of Thai baht. Economists and policymakers from all over the world gathered to discuss the causes of the main agenda in global economic as well as the action to be taken in bringing the affected countries in the East and Southeast Asian region back to recovery path. However, it is already 17 months since the crisis erupted, still there is no well defined measures that can be adopted by the ailing economies to improve their …
The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Malaysia In The Light Of Financial Liberalization, Farizah Ahmad
The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Malaysia In The Light Of Financial Liberalization, Farizah Ahmad
Student Works (2000-2009)
Financial liberalization had caused instability in the money demand function as well as in the velocity of money. As a result, money supply is no longer reliable as the main intermediate target and there appeared to be a shift in the technique of monetary control towards greater reliance on interest rates as the main operating instrument. Developing countries that continue to emphasize on quantitative method in their monetary framework while at the same time implement financial refom1s may face the problem of a loss of monetary control and hence, monetary policy may possibly not be effective in influencing income or …
The Impact Of Airline Alliances On Airlines, Saadah Huda Sholah
The Impact Of Airline Alliances On Airlines, Saadah Huda Sholah
Student Works (2000-2009)
The study is aim at analysing airline alliances and their effect on the airlines. The effects of alliances on the factors critical to the choice of airline were ambiguous. An alliance's effect on conveniency, schedules, levels of service, reliability and other critical issues depends on the strategic decisions taken by the alliance partners. The only critical factor that is affected positively by the alliance almost without exception is the Frequent Flyer Programme that gains momentum with increased route network density. The business strategy of airlines forming collaborative alliances with each other to extend market reach, control costs and to limit …
Value Based Competition Concept And Implementation, Kim Tek Ng
Value Based Competition Concept And Implementation, Kim Tek Ng
Student Works (2000-2009)
Strategically located in Port Klang Malaysia, Cargill Oilseed Malaysia is a palm oil processing industry producing palm base products such as specialty fats, shortening and cooking oil for human consumption. It consists of approximately 150 staffs. Cargill Oilseed Malaysia was acquired by Cargill Incorporation in 1991. Before that the name of the company was Olinco. Cargill Oilseed Malaysia is a multinational company with its parent company in Minneapolis USA. A lot of changes can be seen after Cargill Incorporation took over the company in 1991 especially in terms of the management style, culture and believes. Following the recent change in …
Effects Of Globalization On The Sustainablity Of A Manufacturing Company A Case Study, Chai Hong Yeow
Effects Of Globalization On The Sustainablity Of A Manufacturing Company A Case Study, Chai Hong Yeow
Student Works (2000-2009)
This case study addressed the issue of globalization effect on a Malaysian company. Business world become borderless especially with the recent advancement of telecommunication and computer technology. The case analyzed the effect of globalization on a cocoa manufacturing company. The top management has been given a business scenario using a case study methodology. ln this case analysis, in depth investigation on the management obstacles as result of globalization and strategy formulation are required to provide a remedy to the management challenges faced by the company. The analysis was performed using situation analysis, industry analysis and value chain analysis framework developed …
Knowledge Management Within Engineering Companies, Ramanathan Narayanan
Knowledge Management Within Engineering Companies, Ramanathan Narayanan
Student Works (2000-2009)
One hundred and thirty seven executives of major engineering companies involved in the oil & gas and power industries in Malaysia completed the questionnaires concerning knowledge management within their organisations. The level of knowledge management were studied with respect to competitiveness, organisation factors and employee attitude. Respondents' views on the challenges facing knowledge management within their organisations were also examined.
Grocery Retailing In Malaysia : Improvements Through Ecr Application, Nikki Siew Hong Lee
Grocery Retailing In Malaysia : Improvements Through Ecr Application, Nikki Siew Hong Lee
Student Works (2000-2009)
The increasing population of sophisticated consumers is demanding for more quality, variety and service but for less money and time. This emerging pattern of consumers demanding more for less - is an issue facing the increasingly competitive grocery industry today. The increasing number and importance of large multi-national retailers in Asia during the last 5 years is further challenging the grocery business. Certainly, the ambience of the front store of a Tops or a Carrefour is as appealing as in shops anywhere. But peer into the back room, go round the yard, follow the delivery trucks and we are back …
A Comparative Analysis Of Two Independent Power Plants Under Different Ownership, Rangash Natarajan
A Comparative Analysis Of Two Independent Power Plants Under Different Ownership, Rangash Natarajan
Student Works (2000-2009)
Many governments have turned to private investors, especially Independent Power Producers (IPPs), to provide some or all of the nation's power requirements. The main reasons for this are: a) to eliminate the financial burden of the government, b) to promote competition in the generation sector to improve operating efficiency and reduce generating cost, and c) to transfer power generation technology, especially in the developing nations, at a rapid pace. In line with world trends, the Malaysian government, in 1993, deregulated its power generation sector. This was done in order to overcome the shortage of installed capacity due to an increase …
Ownership Structure And Corporate Performance : A Study On Malaysian Public-Listed Companies, Yoke Ping Lua
Ownership Structure And Corporate Performance : A Study On Malaysian Public-Listed Companies, Yoke Ping Lua
Student Works (2000-2009)
This study examines the relationship between ownership structure and corporation performance on 100 Malaysian public-listed companies from 1993 to 1997. We first investigate the effect of ownership concentration on corporate performance, as measured by return on equity, market to book value ratio and return on assets. Further, we extend our analysis by examining the relation between insider ownership and the three accounting ratios. The results showed no significant relationship between ownership concentration or insider ownership and corporate performance for the selected corporations in 1993 - 1997. This study further confirms the studies conducted by Kwabena (1993) and Yee (1998) that …
Productivity And Quality Relationship In Manufacturing, Weng Hon Low
Productivity And Quality Relationship In Manufacturing, Weng Hon Low
Student Works (2000-2009)
Over the past decade, quality and productivity has played a pivotal role in hastening industrialization prosperity in Malaysia. Improving quality is one important way to maintain a competitive position in today's markets. Productivity is in the news these days as an effective means of counteracting the downward effects of various other important economic forces. There is a clear positive relationship between quality and productivity. Generally, when quality increases, waste is eliminated, so will productivity increase as well. However, some researchers view quality and productivity move in opposite directions. There is a trade-off between quality and productivity. It is thus the …
Knowledge Management And Organization In Malaysia, Koji Shiota
Knowledge Management And Organization In Malaysia, Koji Shiota
Student Works (2000-2009)
The term 'Industrial society' has been a proper one to explain the wide and deep influence of the industrialization to the society and the wealth of the country in 20th century. Its related concepts and theories such as division of labour, specialization, standardization, mass-production, learning curb, scale economy and others explained well the corporate competitiveness especially from the viewpoint of 'efficiency' and '(financial) capital'. After 1960s some people began to describe the new paradigm such as Daniel Bell's 'Postindustrial society' and Albin Tofler's 'The third wave.' These three decades we have seen the shift from industrial economy to service economy …
A Strategic Analysis Of Powder Coating Industry In Malaysia : A Case Study Of Ici-Nof Powder Coatings (M) Sdn. Bhd, Meng San Tay
A Strategic Analysis Of Powder Coating Industry In Malaysia : A Case Study Of Ici-Nof Powder Coatings (M) Sdn. Bhd, Meng San Tay
Student Works (2000-2009)
The powder coating industry in Malaysia has increasingly replaced the traditional liquid paints in metal-based industries due to its environmental friend liness, governmental legislation and improved technology. The powder coating industry had grown steadily in the early 1990's in tandem with the Malaysian economic performance. The high growth rate of the industry has attracted new entrants to set up manufacturing plants in the country. However, the unprecedented currency crisis in 1997 has drastically reduced the market size and demand. Faced with an overcapacity scenario, the players are scrambling for market shares by competing heavily in price. The research aims to …
Corporate Performance And Ownership Structure : A Comparative Analysis Between Bumiputera And Non-Bumiputera Controlled Companies, Nor Aizurawati Aminudin
Corporate Performance And Ownership Structure : A Comparative Analysis Between Bumiputera And Non-Bumiputera Controlled Companies, Nor Aizurawati Aminudin
Student Works (2000-2009)
New Economic Policy (NEP) 1970-1990, in general had changed the outlook of Malaysian economy. Resulted from the policy, Bumiputera companies have been awaken to compete more aggressively with the Non-bumiputera companies in exploiting the country's wealth. This paper attempts to see the performance of bumiputera companies as compared to the non-bumiputera companies after the NEP era. The objective is to analyze whether ownership structure has influence over the performance of Malaysian public listed companies. Ownership structure is viewed from two perspectives, ethnic ownership and concentration of ownership. Performance of companies is mainly viewed from the aspect of accounting profit performance, …
Effective Debtors Management And Credit Control : The Key To Successful Businesses, Chee Ghee Teh
Effective Debtors Management And Credit Control : The Key To Successful Businesses, Chee Ghee Teh
Student Works (2000-2009)
Lack of information and control have been identified as major causes of corporate collapse, particularly in the aspect of debtors management and credit control (Argenti, 1976). Credit squeeze where during period of tight money, credit will be rationed out to those who are thought to be the best risks - as happened during the financial crisis since 1997, in which Malaysian corporations suffered deteriorated bad debts level, slow debts pile up and leading to cash-flow crisis and corporate restructuring . Have the past lessons being learned ? This study reviewed practical applications of the Malaysian Management Accounting Guideline No. 3 …
Business Plan Formulation : Managerial Issues In Strategic Business Planning, Muhammad Solleh Ramli
Business Plan Formulation : Managerial Issues In Strategic Business Planning, Muhammad Solleh Ramli
Student Works (2000-2009)
Malaysia's current economic situation has led to major corporate restructuring and organizational consolidations for many major companies as well as small and medium sized industries. These firms have to grow to take advantage of new market opportunities while at the same fine-tune their management strategies and practices. One of the management strategies available for steering these firms is formal business planning. The importance of planning to performance is a central feature in the entrepreneurship and strategic management literature. The business plan is regarded an essential element of a successful start-up process. Business plan is an on-going planning effort that is …