Urban squares are a type of public open space that cater for various activities for the public. While the design of urban squares has been studied in depth by researchers in other countries, however, local studies that interrogate how urban squares are occupied in Malaysia are still scarce. Due to the lack of documentation on the fundamental design

Interpretations on the meaning of Hijab (veil) and its legality in Islamic law have triggered attention in the recent years particularly in the Muslim Sunni world. Many Muslim scholars, organizations and academic institutions have made efforts to define the veil for Muslim women. There seems to be incoherent interpretations on the justification of

The landscape character of a rural area is the distinct and recognisable patterns that are shaped by the natural, built and cultural elements found in a particular setting. It is the combination of geology, landform, soils, vegetation, land use, field patterns and human settlements that play important roles to reflect the rural landscape character

Although Indonesia and Malaysia are now two independent nations, both countries have a lot in common, tied by a common religion, language and cultural heritage dating back centuries ago. In building a better tomorrow, both nations can benefit from each other’s rich experiences. This paper will focus on an educational institute established at the

Early twentieth-century Malaya witnessed the emergence of Islamic reformist movement. Inspired by ‘Abduh, Malay reformists, epitomized by Tahir Jalaluddin and Ahmad al-Hady, discontented with the socio-economic and political conditions of the Malays, criticised the Malay ruling elites and called for reform of their society. While the former worke

Critically looks into the current trends in South Asian diaspora literature and provides an overview of the articles published in the issue.ASIATIC, VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1, JUNE 2017 Asiatic, Vol. 11, No. 1, June 2017 1 Revisiting South Asian Di aspora Literature It is a pleasure to bring this issue of Asiatic , being a rich offering on South Asian di

The elderly population is increasing worldwide including Malaysia. This projected growth in the elderly population has the potential to place significant burdens on healthcare services. Ensuring adequate nutrition needs and proper intake of elderly is crucial for the maintenance of health, functional independence and quality of life. Thus,a deeper

Although Indonesia and Malaysia are now two independent nations, both countries have a lot in common, tied by a common religion, language and cultural heritage dating back centuries ago. In building a better tomorrow, both nations can benefit from each other’s rich experiences. This presentation will focus on an educational institute established

Mononeuritis multiplex is a rare presentation of relapse in a patient with background history of acute leukemia. A 29 year old gentleman with a diagnosis of T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) on 13th of December 2016 received GMALL I and II induction followed by HYPERCVAD A1, B1, A2 and B2 latest on 28th April 2017. His Bone Marrow Aspiration (

This research aims to analyze the Sharicah issues in asset-based and asset-backed sukuk in Malaysian practice and finally proposing some possible solutions to these issues. Most of the issues have remained controversial among sukuk players especially with regard to asset-based sukuk which is claimed as noncompliant with the Sharicah rules. These un