Background: In the present study, we tested a 50% ethanolic extract of Orthosiphon stamineus plants and its isolated bioactive compound with respect to their α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities. Methods: Bioactive flavonoid sinensetin was isolated from 50% ethanolic extract of Orthosiphon stamineus. The structure of this pure compou

We analyzed the epidemiological data of all people who were involved in the search and rescue operation in Lubuk Yu, a natural recreational forest with waterfall and stream. The hospital admission records of the cases who fulfilled the case definition and the environmental samples result taken at Lubuk Yu recreational area were studied. 153 people

In responding to the long-drawn debate between Islam and liberalism, Joseph J. Kaminski’s Islam, Liberalism, and Ontology: A Critical Re-evaluation offers two things: first, a critical analysis of the basic categories and constructs that comprise “Islam” and “liberalism” via a clearly defined methodological mode of inquiry; and second, pl

Solid dosage forms can be generally divided into two broad classes, i.e. tablet and capsule. Although the use of tablet is more complicated in terms of formulation, the simpler capsule has inherent problem of having the origin of animal for its gelatin, major constituent of hard gelatin capsule shell. There are a few notorious shortcomings associat

Many studies have shown that the factors and pathways to radicalisation are multivariate, with social media being a key resource that terrorists use to expand their influence. In the context of Malaysia’s Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division revealing that 98% of terrorist supporters and members in the country were recruited online, this cha

The right to privacy is a fundamental human right as declared in Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Some countries recognise this right as constitutional right of individuals. The importance of this right is also underlined with the enactment of legisla

Malaysia is working towards transforming into a knowledge-driven economy where the generation and the utilization of knowledge contribute significantly to economic growth and wealth creation. Knowledge being singled-out as one of the key factor in driving growth and creating value. This notion has an expansive implication on how industry, academia

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the subscription to social constructivism as an inquiry paradigm to explore performance measurement issues faced by government agencies and public bodies with a view towards improvement. The paper presents the use of phenomenology to understand performance measurement practice in central government using in-d

The purpose of this paper is to discuss whether a performance management framework is necessary for public sector organisations in Malaysia. A three-phase research is being carried out on the practice of performance measurement in Malaysian central government. Preliminary findings were indicative of the need for practitioner guidelines on performan

Phase II of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan to continue tis agenda to strengthen its foundation and effectively strategize to ensure the successful implementation of planned agenda. PSPTN II Malaysia's Global Reaach: A New Dimension is an additional policy document to PSPTN Phase II (2011-2015) aims to explore the global engagement