Microsponge is a polymeric drug delivery system composed of spherical particles ranged in micron size and loaded with active pharmaceutical ingredient. Microsponges have maximum residency on the skin and slow release rate. Resiquimod is a candidate drug to be entrapped in microsponge drug delivery system. Formulation of resiquimod loaded microspong

Skin moisturizers can be applied to retain skin moisture. Honey can acts as a moisturizer for the skin as it contains humectant properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the moisturizing effects of tualang honey cream formulation on human skin. Tualang honey was developed as a cream formulation. Water was heated up to 70°C using a wa

The need for a reliable rainfall model to produce accurate simulation of rainfall series is imperative in water resources planning. Simulated series are used when there are shortages of observed series at location of interest. This study focuses on modelling of rainfall series with a range of probability distributions representing rainfall intensit

Muslim friendly tourism and hospitality is an emerging sector in the Malaysian and global halal industry. This effort aims at fulfilling the needs of local and international Muslim tourists. There have been various efforts made by service providers in the hospitality services industry to fulfil the needs of Muslim tourists and this includes providi

Across the world, people with disabilities, advocacy companies, key non-authorities and government stakeholders are trying to find approaches to enhance housing assist preparations for the disable people. By the year 2020, Malaysia aims to be a developed nation with high economic status. In line with that, the housing industry should become adaptiv

Owning a residential property provides sense of security which leads to happiness, productive and fulfilling of one live. Moreover, home ownership able to create stability and improve the quality of life of the disabled communities. As Malaysia approaches developed status and becomes a high – income economy by 2020, the housing industry needs to

Oil palm is one of the important export crops of Malaysia. In addition, oil palm industry contributes significantly to the country’s wellbeing by being one of the main contributors to the Gross National Product and provides employments. In this study, time series technique is used to analyse and forecast palm oil exports of Malaysia. While variou

Community-based Tourism (CBT) is a tool for local economic development due to its capability and strength to provide economic sources to the resident destination. Given its focus on benefiting the local community, CBT has attracted a significant degree of academic attention. However, to date, there has been little discussion and evidence based on c

This study examined the perception of government officers and tourism players on tourists’ expenditure pattern in entertainment activities in Melaka UNESCO World Heritage area. A total of 28 interviewees were interviewed using judgemental sampling technique. Content analysis was used to identify and evaluate the perceptions. Results revealed that

Melaka City has been designated as UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008 that offers authentic heritage and cultural attractions to tourists worldwide. The study explores the domestic and inbound tourists spending pattern and its socio-demographic effects to the expenditure pattern in the Melaka Heritage area. 1000 diary record surveys were collect