The use of daylight has energy saving implications. But to harness daylight requires detailed analysis into its penetration. The paper predicts the depth of daylight zone and Permanent Supplementary Artificial Lighting of Interiors (PSALI) in a generalized high-rise office space in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Using CIE Standard General Skies, two exper

This paper examines the development of the Malay concept of Mahdism (Messiah) and the reasons behind it. It is believed that this concept seeped into the Malay Muslim mind along with the advent of Islam to this region. Many personalities and groups in Malaysia subscribed to this concept including the Darul Arqam group which had already determined i

This paper intends to explore some laws, rules of court and practices which restrict access to justice or deny justice or lead to miscarriage of justice using the common law adversary system in the Malaysian civil courts. The topics to be covered are couse of action, statues of limitation, restrictions on right of appeal, abuse of judicial discreti

This paper aims to explore the practicalities of using qualitative methodology, specifically in-depth interviews and participant observation, in researching a sensitive issue. This method was chosen in order to gain an understanding of menopausal experiences among urban Malay women. Generally, menopause is not discussed openly in the Malay society.

Cerebral angioinvasive aspergillosis is a rare manifestation of disseminated aspergillosis which may result in stroke in immunocompromised individuals. Reports of such disease in patients with diabetes mellitus are rare. We describe a 45-year-old man with diabetes mellitus who presented with a three-day history of right-sided limb weakness and apha

Abstract Thin films of ZnSe and PEO–chitosan blend polymer doped with NH4I and iodine crystals were prepared to form the two sides of a semiconductor electrolyte junction. ZnSe was electrodeposited on indium tin oxide (ITO) conducting glass. The polymer is a blend of 50 wt% chitosan and 50 wt% polyethylene oxide. The polymer blend was complexed w

This paper will study and evaluate watermarking technique by Zain and Fauzi [1]. Recommendations will then be made to enhance the technique especially in the aspect of recovery or reconstruction rate for medical images. A proposal will also be made for a better distribution of watermark to minimize the distortion of the Region of Interest (ROI). Th

Introduction: Tramadol is a weak opioid analgesic, acting mainly on μ-opioid receptor and has been proven to be effective and safe analgesic used for use in post-operative patients. Whereas celecoxib is a highly selective COX-2 inhibitor belonging to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) group which reduces inflammation and pain while

Adequacy of postoperative pain control is one of the most important factors in determining when a patient can be safely discharged from a surgical facility. Furthermore it has a major influence on the patient's ability to resume the normal activity of daily living. Tramadol is a weak opioid analgesic that acts mainly on µ-opioid receptor and h

Torrens system was introduced to provide certainty and accuracy of title and to avoid any legal problems of dual dealings. One of the earliest land registration codes was the Selangor Registration of Titles 1891. Section 4 of the Code, had applied a strict rule of registration of rigid application of registration whereby any land transactions that