Sponges (Porifera) harbour diverse microorganisms which can be the potential source for microbial enzymes such as lipase. In this study, moderately halophilic lipase producing bacteria were isolated from sponges tissues collected near Balok, at Pahang coastal water. Out of 70 isolates that grew on tributyrin agar plate, only 7 isolates had produced

This paper provides an analysis of the local community response to the Lynas Advance Material Plant (LAMP) Project and the factors underlying their acceptance. A survey using a structured questionnaire, was conducted in 2013 (N=730). The predictors of risk acceptance by the host community: Fear + Trust, Benefits, and Confidence + Familiar (R2= 0.42

In-situ transesterification method is a simplified method for biodiesel production where the oil was simultaneously extracted and transesterified into alkyl ester in-situ in one single process. This process combines the steps of lipid (oil) extraction and transesterification. Methanol was used for the alcohol as it is widely available and economica

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) essential oil has been widely used in cosmetic and perfume industries, in alternative medicines, as well as in food industry as natural food additives. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and pressure of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) by carbon dioxide on the yield and quality of patchouli esse

Aims: To detect the presence of porcine or bovine gelatins in dental prophylaxis pastes used in Malaysia by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Materials and Methods: Four brands of commonly used dental prophylaxis paste in Malaysia were collected and labelled A, B, C, and D. Pure porcine and bovine skin gelatins were used as cont

القرآن الكريم منذ نزوله تعرّض لأنواع مختلفة من الطعن، وضروب شتى من القدح في الـمُنزل عليه . فأما في عصر التنزيل فإنّ الله قد كفى رسوله المستهزئين إنا كفيناك المستهزئين(الحجر:95)، وأليس ال�

مستخلص البحث تعرّض القرآن الكريم منذ نزوله لأنواع مختلفة من الطعن، وضروب شتى من القدح في الـمُنزل عليه r. وبعد عصر التنزيل، تكررت المطاعن في الذكر الحكيم، بل ظهرت بعض المطاعن لم تكن بالأمس. وقد

The world is suffering from chronic poverty, with around 3 billion of its population living below $2.50 per day and 80% living below $10 . The effects of poverty indiscriminately cut across race, nationality and religion. Multiple stakeholders in the public and private sectors have tried numerous methods to alleviate poverty. Different approaches h

This paper addresses the law of inheritance as detailed in the Qurʾān. It deals with the method used by the Qurʾān in this regard. It is so comprehensive in such a way that not a single person among the heirs of the deceased is left out (with the exception of the grandmother) even though the āyāt that tackled the issue are not more than four

Muslim libraries have undergone a long comprehensive history. Its existence which began since 6th century A.D. are recorded in written sources by Muslims and orientalists. Some of the sources are preserved until today as precious knowledge and intellectual heritage of human civilization. Hence, this writing introduces the unique aspects of Muslim l