Organophosphates (OPs) are commonly used as pesticides in agriculture. They are hydrolyzed by paraoxonase (PON1) which is a high density lipoprotein (HDL) associated enzyme known for its function to hydrolyze OPs into a relatively harmless substance. PON1 is also known to prevent atherosclerosis by hydrolyzing oxidized-low density lipoprotein (ox-L

Pollution of rivers is attributed to point and non-point sources and marine pollution originates mainly from land-based sources. Therefore in order to control the quality of the water a few parameters have been chosen as the index for determining the water pollution. Amongst the parameters, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, (BOD) is one of the most import

The purpose of this chapter is threefold. First, to examine the Internet booms and the growth of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Malaysia and how it impacts Malaysia’s national security. Second, it also examines the nature and substance of Malaysia’s cybersecurity frameworks. Third, it discusses Malaysia’s strategy to ma

Radicalisation is an evolving phenomenon worldwide. It is also multidimensional. The article seeks to explore three forms of radicalization in Malaysia, namely religious, political and health. It argues that while the first two form of radicalization that is religious and political radicalization remains, while a new form of radicalization based on

The contributions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to socio-economic developments have been long recognized, in developed and developing countries alike. In this relation, a wide range of support programmes have been introduced and implemented in many countries. Malaysia is not exceptional to this as various SMEs-oriented policies and SME sup

Succession planning for businesses is highly essential. The essence of succession planning is crucial especially among small and medium businesses as they cannot afford to withstand various major setbacks for continuity and sustainability in developing and developed countries alike. Malaysia is not exceptional to this. This present paper focuses on

This study aims to investigate the audience’s perception towards the use of performing arts as a platform in enhancing English conversational skills. There are many research done by past scholars that investigated the use of either theatre, drama or short films in students’ English language learning, but there is little to no research done that

Estimation of transaction costs in stock market is an important issue for stock trading, asset pricing, andstock market regulation etc. and it is often done by combining the bid-ask spread estimate with commissions and other fees provided by market participants which can be subjective. This study aims to offer an innovative way as an alternative to

Power supply is a key issue for decision-makers. The reservoir operation of multi-reservoir systems is an important aspect to consider in efforts to increase power generation. This research studies a multi-reservoir system comprising of the Khersan-I (KHI), Karoon-III (KAIII) and Karoon-IV (KAIV) with the intent being to increase power generation.

This paper aims to address teenage pregnancy out of wedlock in the Muslim Malay community in Malaysia. Since its independence in 1957, Malaysia has been experiencing dramatic economic and social transformations. Consequently, the living conditions of the Malays have greatly improved, and modernity has made them fully engaged in materialistic lifest