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Researchers paid attention on career satisfaction as predictor of turnover intention in response to request for future study about antecedent of turnover intention. This study determined the relationship between career satisfaction and turnover intention among the Malaysian information and communication technology (ICT) employees. This study also contributed to the Social Exchange Theory (SET) literature in examining the relationship between career satisfaction and turnover intention. This study used simple random sampling approach to collect data from 214 ICT employees from several organizations in Selangor, Malaysia. SPSS 23 statistical software is used to test the formulated hypotheses. This study revealed empirical findings on negatively significant relationship between career satisfaction and turnover intention. This study offered practically guidance on managerial side in ICT organizations to pay more attention on development of new skills, promotion chances and career goal of ICT employees after understanding the predictor of turnover intention. Therefore, it is expected that turnover intention decreased as career satisfaction increased; while, lack of Malaysian ICT employees' problem is thought out as well retaining those top performers in the industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vending machines have been developed since 1880s and has been continued to be customized to suit the taste and needs of consumers. Vending machines serves automatically, with a specific currency. Vending machines has become a multipurpose machine that not only able to serve food and snacks, but also serve ready to go meal and some are also equipped with microwave to heat the food and can be readily eaten right after purchase. Suppliers are becoming more efficient in placing vending machines so that consumers can have access to the particular vending machines. Globalization has brought Islamization with Vending machines. Hence many halal-based products are available, with the innovation of Halal vending machine, competing with Kosher-based product. Japan, Brunei and Malaysia are the pioneers that open the market as to the growing numbers of Muslim consumers. Fake logos and too many certified Halal logos have done nothing but increasing the doubt among the Muslim consumers and community. This study uses Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey Model to keep track of the behavior of the consumer. (KAP) Survey Model questionnaire was distributed to 100 consumers to study the behavior and perception towards vending machines that sell Halal-based products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Globally, most Muslim has high attention towards halal food especially here in Malaysia due to the increasing number of Muslim that consumes and promotes the halal food. The purpose of this study is to determine the most influential factors of food manufacturer towards online halal label. A purposive sampling technique was applied in selecting 50 food manufacturers at MAHA event located at MAEPS, Serdang, Selangor. The result of statistical tests, the knowledge, attitude and practices were a statistically significant association with the online halal label application among food manufacturer in Malaysia. From this study, it shows that the application of online halal label as a huge potential in Malaysia as the manufacturer is aware of the online application of the halal label. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Foreign products with halal label are increasing year by year in Malaysia. Where Selangor which the most popular state with foreign halal label product among consumers either Muslim or Non-Muslim. This resulted a tremendous import of halal food products from various countries. Malaysia obtained the list of certified International Islamic bodies besides Malaysia halal logo. Instead of that, the Muslim consumers can be able to know or identify he logos for international Islamic agencies abroad. This can trigger them in selecting and purchasing foreign products which cause the increasing of foreign halal products in the market. This research objective is to identify the consumer behaviour towards foreign halal label product in Selangor. This study using Theory of Planned Behaviour to structure the questionnaire. A purposive sampling was adapted, and 100 consumers were involved in Selangor during Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS). The analysis was used descriptive statistics, reliability test, Pearson correlation analysis and factor analysis by using SPSS 21.0. From this study, the attitude is the most influence factors of consumer behaviour toward foreign halal label product in Selangor. This study will be helping the government and researcher to more understand the factors of consumer behaviour toward foreign halal label product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between perceived behaviour control of consumers towards intention of consumer toward the application of organic fertilizers in Selangor. A simple random sampling technique was applied in selecting 86 consumers at MAHA event located at MAEPS, Serdang, Selangor. The consumers were asked to answer the questionnaire which distributed to them to get the data. The data were then analysed by using the software of SPSS version 21.0. Based on the result of statistical tests, the perceived behaviour control had a statistically significant association with the intention of consumers toward application of organic fertilizers in Selangor. From this study, it shows that the consumer is more intent to use healthy product such as organic fertilizers in order to choose a healthy lifestyle on themselves and also on the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kelingkan is an art of embroidery using metal ribbon threads coated with gold, silver embroidered on a soft fabric surface. Kelingkan requires high precision and uses the expertise of embroiders. Recall this is the handcraft led by Malay women for a long time in nature, namely Malays in Sarawak, Kelantan and Selangor. Each of these states has a different design motif identity and reflects its own state and identity through the use of flora and fauna motifs. In Kelantan, the art of embroidery is still done on a small scale although it is less well known Sarawak and Selangor but the market demand still continues due to the uniqueness of the edge decoration (kok) different between the states that are active in Kelingkan embroidery. The question is what is the origin of Kelantan embroidery and how is the decorative motif (kok) depicted in Kelantan embroidery? To answer this question, a qualitative study was conducted through field study methods, Such as observation of dry embroidery artifacts and interviews with embroidery markers. The study found that a history of embroidery kelingkan in Malaysia evolved since the existence of the trading system in Malaya. Only three states Sarawak, Selangor and Kelantan still have embroiders that are actively conducing it. The development of kelingkan embroidery in Malaysia started in the palace and developed through hereditary family relationships and incubator program while there are two side decorative motifs (kok) depicted in Kelantan kelingkan embroidery, namely 3 points and 5 points or also known as etok is shell. In conclusion, the results of this study should be seen as a continuing source for the Malay community art treasures to be preserved and maintained at the younger generation so that no time wasted. Through this study, kelingkan embroidery can also explain the variety of kelingkan available in Malaysia, Kelantan, Selangor and Sarawak which are still actively doing this embroidery in textile and clothing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The art of kelingkan embroidery is a valuable traditional heritage for women. Kelingkan shawls are still worn in the community during important ceremonies, especially weddings. This heritage is a Malay handicraft that is pioneered by women and kelingkan is still made on a small scale in the states of Sarawak, Selangor, and Kelantan. Understanding regarding the types of kelingkan shawls is important for the community, especially those who are kelingkan shawl enthusiasts, so that this form of traditional kelingkan shawl will endure, though some changes have occurred in the creation of kelingkan due to modernization. To conclude this problem, two questions have emerged - What are the types of kelingkan shawls in Malaysia and What are the differences between traditional and modern kelingkan shawls? This study applies the descriptive qualitative approach through fieldwork such as observations, collection studies in Malaysia, specifically the Malay Peninsula in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kelantan and Terengganu, as well as in Kuching, Sarawak, where interviews were held with embroiderers and library research was conducted. As a result, this study has found that traditional kelingkan shawls can be divided into two types, namely square or rectangular ones, using silver or gold kelingkan thread. Meanwhile, modern kelingkan shawls can be divided into 3 types - square, rectangle and triangle, which all still use silver and gold kelingkan thread, as well as colorful metal strips. The implications of this study is that it can provide knowledge and understanding to the community, especially those who are interested in or are studying kelingkan shawls in Malaysia. It will encourage them to know more about the changes that are happening to Malay artistic heritage and how it can be sustained in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Air pollution-induced deterioration of metallic components in infrastructures. An overhead transmission tower is among the strategic asset that belongs to the nation. Tenaga Nasional Berhad is the primary energy utility company in Malaysia who has owned and maintained the national grid system. It carries more than 23,000 circuit kilometers, which comprised of 500 kV, 275 kV, and 127 kV electric transmission lines all over Peninsular Malaysia. Electric transmission towers that function to support the transmission line are mostly a lattice steel type of structure. The structural trusses comprised of different sizes, equal sections, plates, and connected using a bolted connection. Tremendous industrial development nowadays has become an issue for the environment, especially air pollution. The combination of atmospheric corrosive agents with the climate condition has caused corrosion to the metallic structure. This paper presents the development of a corrosion hazard map using geospatial analysis for ten years of air pollutant concentration, from wet deposition data of nitrate, sulfate, and chloride in the atmosphere. The meteorological data, which are temperature, humidity, received rainfall, and time of wetness, was considered in the analysis as well. By applying the inverse distance weighted interpolation method, the corrosion hazard map determined from this study was classified into five zones of corrosion hazard. The study discovered that the southern area of Peninsular Malaysia, which is from Johor, Melaka to Selangor have the highest level of corrosion hazard due to the atmospheric corrosion. The corrosion hazard map determined from this study could be used as a reference on the level of corrosion hazard for engineering development and maintenance purposes. Moreover, it also can accommodate engineers or designers in selecting a proper coating for corrosion mitigation and as a justification for coating specification, either in engineering or automotive field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rapidly decreasing price of photovoltaic (PV) modules in the world market in line with the increasing demand of fresh produce promotes the idea of agro-PV integration or commonly known as agrivoltaic system. The agrivoltaic concept is an integrated system that associate, on the same land area, food crops and solar photovoltaic panels where the PV panels provides some shading elements for plant growth. This study provides some important information on the ground condition of an Agrivoltaic system installed in Selangor state, Malaysia. The stochastic tropical weather condition is explored based on four main factors which are Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD), air temperature, air humidity and wind speed underneath PV arrays for 5 days continuous monitoring with 1 minute time intervals. The maximum height of PV array at site is 1.3 meter with development area of 3.67m x 3.36m (18 x 95Wp Monocrystalline modules). The temperature value using K-type thermosensor underneath PV is segregated into six temperature levels which covers temperature range from PV bottom surface until ground temperature with 1 feet clearance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]