Malaysia has been celebrated as a diverse nation since 1963. However, interethnic relations remain difficult as distrust appears to continue between the majority Malays and minority groups. This is the common narrative in Peninsular Malaysia. In East Malaysia, there is no clear ethnic majority population, which is also the case in Sarawak. Although

Reuse is a fundamental activity, which increases quality and productivity of software products. Reuse of software artifacts, such as requirements, architectures, and codes can be employed at any developmental stage of software. However, reuse at a higher level of abstraction, for instance at requirements level, provides greater benefits in software

This project intends to enliven and give back the sense of belonging to community through a familiar setting of the local Malay traditional elements. The KAED Malay Living Heritage Lab is a part of public space in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) that interlocks between active contexts including multiple faculties in IIUM, student h

The advancement of Digital Light Processing (DLP) in 3D printing has catalysed the production of high-quality parts characterized by their high resolution and swift manufacturing turnaround. Despite its popularity, the detailed effects of specific printing parameters on material properties have not been fully outlined. This study investigated how l

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) which is now known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP) opens door of opportunities as well as challenges to Malaysia. The agreement has become subject of heated debate in Malaysia as well as other countries due to the reason that it may bring some new elemen

Education is a gateway to discover the world, going far beyond merely acing exams. It is about understanding the complex realities that shape our existence. In Malaysia, education is an evolving landscape, constantly adapting in pursuit of better outcomes. A variety of roadmaps and blueprints have been laid out to prepare Malaysians for the challen

This paper describes the design and development of the Smart Eye Assistive device. The domain of Finger-Worn assistive devices as user interfaces has only recently begun to be explored and the miniaturization of technology has enabled us to develop a device, which utilizes natural pointing gestures to connect the user with his/her surroundings. In

Recently, Malaysia has experienced a palpable surge in populism that has swept across the nation’s political and social landscape, stirring debate and discord. The case of Akmal Saleh, leader of UMNO’s youth wing, and the unfortunate saga concerning socks adorned with the word “Allah” serve as a poignant reflection of this trend. This incid

The goal of this work is to conduct a transient compressor blade row flow simulation as part of blade flutter modeling. An integral step of blade flutter modeling is the calculation of the aerodynamic damping factor as a function of the possible vibration mode shapes. Using Fourier method, the number of blade passages required for transient flow an

Increasing interest on autism brings about prospect of use of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) method as an assistive tool for therapy. This article presents a review of contemporary topic related to HRI studies to facilitate the improvement of joint attention and imitation skill for ASD children. This review highlights the relevance of past research.