This paper raises some concerns about the eligibility of obtaining micro financing from the Islamic banks. Do they have similar approach as in mostly conventional banks which make poor or low-income people not credit worthy or bankable? In order to achieve the objective of this study, a survey of 270 micro-entrepreneurs was conducted in three major

Amyand's hernia is a condition in which vermiform appendix present in the inguinal hernia sac. It is a rare entity, even so in children and neonates. The presentation is often similar like obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernia in which patient came in with tender, often irreducible inguinal swelling. Pre-operative diagnosis is usually diff

Agarwood or Gaharu by definition is the resin impregnated heartwood that produces unique aromatic scent when burnt. Apart from religious rituals and perfumes, agarwood has also been used as traditional medicines leading to the interest of this study which is to screen for anti-cancer properties. In this study, agarwood water distillate (hydrosol) o

The concept of Pro-Poor Tourism has been significant for over 10 years. The concept has been given a priority at every level of tourism agenda in most less developed as well as developing countries, as it is believed that involving the poor community can eradicate poverty. Malaysia’s ‘vision 2020’ aspiration to join the league of developed na

Tourism sector is one of the world largest and fastest contributors to the economic sector. The recognition as UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008, has led to the city of Melaka to be the most visited city in Malaysia. There has been a great deal of research devoted to identify the tourist preferences in countries, regions, cities, and other areas.

Tourism sector is one of the world largest and fastest contributors to the economic sector. The recognition as UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008, has led to the city of Melaka to be the most visited city in Malaysia. There has been a great deal of research devoted to identify the tourist preferences in countries, regions, cities, and other areas.

Tourism sector is one of the world largest and fastest contributors to the economic sector. The recognition as UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008, has led to the city of Melaka to be the most visited city in Malaysia. There has been a great deal of research devoted to identify the tourist preferences in countries, regions, cities, and other areas.

OBJECTIVE: Inherited anti-thrombin deficiency is an autosomal dominant disorder which is associated with increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). This condition is very rare in Malaysia and there has been no documented report. Thus, the aim of the present study is to investigate the type of an inherited anti-thrombin deficiency mutation in

In this paper, a simple microcantilever release process using anisotropic wet etching is presented. The microcantilever release is conducted at the final stage of the fabrication of piezoresistive microcantilever sensor. Issues related to microcantilever release such as microscopic roughness and macroscopic roughness has been resolved using simple

Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and perception of medical and phar- macy students toward the usage of sunblock as skin protection against ultraviolet (UV). MethOds: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the undergradu- ate final year medical and pharmacy students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Validated ques