The number of aging population (age 65 years and above) is expected to increase and grow double digit by the 2030s (Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), 2015). This scenario implies that there should be enough effort and preparation done by an individual or government to face any difficulties especially with regards to financial stability of people

Purpose Given the scarcity of Takaful products to provide financial preparation for flood victims, this study aims to propose an alternative Takaful model based on Waqf principle for the flood victims in Malaysia. This study serves as an initial stage to propose the above Takaful model and discusses the theoretical background of the model, which in

This research observes technology adoption among zakat institutions in Malaysia. To achieve this objective, a qualitativeapproach is adopted where the primary data is collected via observation of website or any related materials, which supports technology application among Zakat institutions in Malaysia. The materials including website, the informa

Demand for a nursing career in Malaysia has increased, although it has not been a popular course of choice among students. Understanding the perceptions of students about nursing may help identify any misconception toward the profession and their consideration to choose nursing as a career. This study aimed to identify the perceptions of secondary

The world is currently suffering from another episode of respiratory disease pandemic as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) spares no continent. The disease which is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has so far claimed many lives in multiple countries, including Muslim majority nations like Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The situation has become a signi

Smoking accounts for one in every five death in Malaysia About 10,000 Malaysian die each year as a result of smoking. These number will be triple over the next three decade from 10,000 in 1998 to 30,000 by the year 2030. Today , there are about three million smokers in Malaysia, each consumption an average of 14 cigarettes per day.BAHAYA MEROKOK As

Currently, the increasing number of breast cancer cases in Malaysia not only raises fears among women but also concerns among health institutions. According to the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report (MNCRR) 2012-2016, roughly 34 women out of 100,000 had breast cancer from 2012 to 2016, compared to about 31 women from 2007 to 2011. Surprisingl

The dental workforce globally is facing unprecedented change as a result of multiple influences. Malaysia, a high-middle-income country, has expanded the number of dental schools in the last decade to ensure that there are a sufficient number of health workers to meet the needs and demands of the population. As the volume of dentists entering the w

Candida species including Candida albicans, Candida krusei and Candida glabrata are opportunistic microorganisms that inhabit oral cavity. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of dental caries on Candida spp. biofilm-forming ability on nano-composite with the hypothesis that dental caries enhances the colonization of Candida spp.

The objective of this paper is to examine the effect of cognitive factors which are financial knowledge, herding behaviour and financial planning towards individuals’ financial decisions. A total of 173 survey data were collected from university staff consisting of administrative and academic members. This research adopted a quantitative methodol