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Bioinformatics and Genetic Privacy: the Impact of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Bioinformatics refers to the practise of creation and management of genetic data using computational and statistical techniques. In Malaysia, data obtained from genomic studies, particularly for the purpose of disease identification produces a tremendous amount of information related to molecular biology. These data are created from DNA samples obt

Emerging Needs and Challenges Faced in the Teaching and Training of Intellectual Property in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Intellectual property plays a vital role in wealth creation and economic development. There are however challenges faced in the teaching and training of intellectual property in Malaysia. The paper discusses the challenges and argues that there is a dire need to teach intellectual property sufficiently, being interdisciplinary in nature, not only t

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women(Cedaw): with Reference to Violence Against Women and Trafficking in Women
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the international human rights treaty that is exclusively devoted to gender equality. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 September 1979 and entered into force on 3 September 1981. It is one of the most widely accepted human rights trea

The Impact of Cedaw on Muslims Marriage and Family: the Malaysian Perspective
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the international human rights treaty that is exclusively devoted to gender equality. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 18 September 1979 and entered into force on 3 September 1981. As of 1 March 2010, CEDAW has 186 States parties, repre

Role of Family Support Division (Fsd) in Helping Single Muslim Parents in Malaysia: an Overview
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In Malaysia, it is reported that in the year 2000 there were 128,810 single parent families, and the number has been increasing. Past research had found that single parent families and their children experienced more difficulties in the context of family life and well-being than two-parent families (Anjli Panalal K. Doshi, 2005). From the legal per

Knowledge Sharing in Islam: Implications for Practice in Organisations
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Organisations are currently utilising all their capacity in the turbulent economy to try to maintain competitive advantage. One of the best capitals for an organisation is the knowledge of the employees. However, employees who are experts in their field but do not share their skills or knowledge with other members of the organisation are not going

Resolution of Family Disputes: Mediation Vs. Litigation
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Family disputes, more often than not, are rarely concerned with matters of fact but almost invariably complicated by the intense and intimate emotions of the parties in conflict. Therefore, the utilization of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) such as conciliation and mediation, independent of litigation will lead to a more satisfactory resolutio

Right of a Child to Maintenance: Harmonising the Laws in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

One of the issues in child’s maintenance is the maximum age of a child in which a father is still responsible over the maintenance. Under the Civil law, there is no provision which requires the parent to provide maintenance if the child is pursuing his/her tertiary education. The Islamic Family law provides eighteen years old as the maximum age f

Syariah court-Annexed Mediation in Malaysia: Some Problems and Prospects
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Islamic law considers any court-annexed framework for the resolution of disputes as part of the case management role of the judge. This paper examines the status of the cour-annexed mediation programme of the Syariah Court in Malaysia. Issues especially relating to the backlog of cases led to the introduction of sulf (mediation) as a court-annexed

The Taj: an Architectural Marvel of an Epitome of Love?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

On Saturday 7th July 2007, the New Seven Wonders Foundation, Switzerland, in its new ranking, again declared the Taj Mahal to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is not just an architectural feat and an icon of luminous splendour, but an epitome of enormous love as well. The Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (1592-1666) built the Taj Mah

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