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Commitment is crucial in a marriage to ensure that the relationship can endure and thrive. This includes mixedorientation marriages where one partner is a bisexual male, and the other is a heterosexual spouse. In a conservative country like Malaysia, socio-cultural and religious influences undoubtedly exert significant pressure and affect the ability and commitment of bisexual husbands to remain in their marriages, often necessitating the concealment of their sexual identity from their partners. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the commitment levels of bisexual husbands to their marital relationships. Using a qualitative research approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 bisexual husbands who are currently married. The findings revealed that love for their wives, caring for their children, hope for change, internal religious motivation, upholding family honor, and avoiding social stigma are key elements contributing to maintaining commitment in their marriages. The insights gained from this study are expected to guide the development of interventions, support programs, and more effective counseling, as well as the formulation of more inclusive and supportive policies for this group within the context of marriage. Additionally, this study aims to raise societal awareness about the challenges faced by bisexual males in maintaining their marriages, thereby helping to reduce stigma and discrimination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Growing oil palm among the indigenous peoples in Peninsular Malaysia is not uncommon. While individuals' success either economically or academically are lauded and ought to be nurtured and supported, previous study by Wirth believes that collective success is the key not only in elevating the socioeconomic status but also serves as a mean to retain them as a cohesive unit culturally and socially. This study aims in promoting a model for collective development in the form of cooperative in oil palm cultivation of the indigenous peoples. Through simple random sampling and snowball techniques, a total of fifteen small-scale oil palm farmers from an indigenous village in the state of Pahang were interviewed periodically during the months of June till September, 2020. The results of the study found that these indigenous oil palm farmers faced both social and economic issues between the household members as well as within the indigenous community arising from inequalities of income level. At the macro level, a competent cooperative will attain far greater achievements and more beneficial to the indigenous community than a few successful farmers due to the concept of inclusiveness and sustainability. It is hope that the cooperative model can be replicated in other indigenous communities and effectively raise the overall living standard of the indigenous community in Peninsular Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have implemented the vaccination program to combat the spread of virus in order to return to a normal life after the quarantine period. The success of vaccination has shown the decrease in infection and death besides the practice of physical distancing. This article will discuss the category of people who have doubt, confidence and their view towards The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) in Malaysia. A quantitative survey was made through an online survey using Google Form. The recruitment of the survey participants was based on a convenience sampling method. This survey was conducted on Malaysian citizens of age from 18 to 57 years old and analysed using One-way ANOVA method. In this research, a number of 363 people answered the survey. There was a significant difference in the categories of occupation, education and age regarding confidence, doubt and view towards NIP. Research findings found that occupation, education and age were seemed to justify the decision made by the respondents either to accept or decline the vaccination at national level. Overall, the aspects of occupation, education and age should receive attention in the future in public health program implementation so that these categories can obtain much clearer information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic and social distancing as addressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most effective public health measures to break infection chain. This article examines the reaction of the community and the community's compliance with the PKP implemented by the Malaysian government. This study was conducted when the PKP was in its third phase. Studies use quantitative approaches as the main method of using questionnaires distributed online using google form. A total of 959 respondents answered this questionnaire. The main finding is that most respondents reacted positively to the PKP. On the other hand, most respondents also expressed their allegiance to the PKP. However, one of the reasons for this compliance is due to the visibility of authorities located throughout the country. But it would be more success if all citizens adhere to the PKP because of self control to ensure that the COVID-19 infection chain is eliminated from the defense if it is arrested by the authorities. Overall, the public has taken to the PKP's direction and the government has further liberalized the PKP directive by introducing the Recovery Movement Order (PKPP) which emphasizes the self-control of members of the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the benefits of involvement in e-sports for youths. It is well known that youths are the most involved in the e-sports industry worldwide. This large number of youth involvement is necessarily driven by a number of contributing factors such as hobby, peer pressure and the prize money itself. In addition, this article also focuses on the types of benefits that youths receive from their involvement in e-sports. A quantitative approach which is the method of questionnaire survey was used to obtain the data. Purposive sampling was used with specific features of respondents such as the youths around the age of 18-30, actively involved in e-sports and representing a club. A survey using google form was distributed to the youths at the Asia Pacific University and the National University of Malaysia Bangi campus. The study found that there is an internal factor such as the passion towards video games and external factors such as peer groups influence, parents' supports, prize money and career potential. On the other hand, the benefits they have gained are building a professional career, improved communication skills and other soft skills. Hence, it can be concluded that through e-sports these youths can improve their social skills. More importantly, they can do what they love, and get paid for their interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]