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The Effect of GST Announcement on Stock Market Volatility: Evidence from Intraday Data
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of GST announcements (pre and post) on Malaysian stock market index. This study also utilised intraday data to look into intraday market volatility post-GST announcement. Design/methodology/approach – Both daily closing prices and intraday data of different frequencies are used to cap

An Analysis of Maslahah Based Resolutions Issued by Bank Negara Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – This study aims to examine the resolutions issued by the Sharīʿah Advisory Council of Bank Negara Malaysia (SAC-BNM), which have recognized maslahah (public interest) as the basis of ruling to see the extent of its usefulness to the public and the extent of its adherence to the Maslahah parameters. The study will also look into the op

Malaysian Stock Index Futures Market Hedging Effectiveness: Symmetric and Asymmetric Model
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

With consistent repetition in the volatility of the market locally and globally, portfolio managers are seriously concern on the destruction of their portfolio value. Hence, this study examines the hedging effectiveness of the Malaysian derivatives market using a dynamic modelling approach – GARCH and TGARCH models. Daily closing prices of KLCI,

Notes on Contributors
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

For this Al-Shajarah Special Issue, the Islamic Banking and Finance takes the front by focussing on Islamic social finance (ISF) issues. ISF issues are rapidly gaining the attentions of all players in the field and Al-Shajarah plays its part in presenting several selected related issues, highlighting the challenges and recommending possible remedie

Residential Property Price Hike and Speculation
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This study analyzes the behaviour of property price in Malaysia by examining factors influencing the residential property prices. It aims to determine whether property prices hike in Malaysia can be explained by the fundamental factors or it is due to other unexplained factors, such as speculation. Findings from the study reveal that most of the fa

Islamic Fund & Wealth Management: a Way Forward
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

With the overwhelming growth in the global Islamic fund and wealth management sector due to the increasing affluence of Muslim communities wishing to take part in investing surplus funds in Sharīʿah-compliant manner and the existence of non-Muslim wishing to diversify investment via Sharīʿah-compliant funds, more innovative products are being o

Book Excerpt: Islamic Fund and Wealth Management: a Way Forward
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This book specifically provides updated information on fund and wealth management with regards to current policies and best practices. Empirical findings, case studies discussions, seminal as well as recent related literature are gathered in this book to cater to everyone inside or outside the fund and wealth management industry.The RM1 billion (US

self-Medication of Antibiotics: Investigating Practice Among University Students at the Malaysian National Defence University
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: Self-medication of drugs to alleviate symptoms is a common global behavior, helping relieve burdens on health services, but many drugs eg, antibiotics are prescription-only. Self-medication of antibiotics (SMA) is an irrational use of drugs, contributing to microbial resistance increasing health care costs and higher mortality and morbi

Antibiotic Use: a cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Understanding, Usage and Perspectives of Medical Students and Pathfinders of a Public Defence University in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Antimicrobial prescribing behaviors are often influenced by the local culture and prescribing appropriateness of medical doctors and other health care professionals. Globally, Antimicrobial utilization practices have a profound impact on antimicrobial resistance and are a tremendous public health concern. The aim of this survey was to explore the k

A cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Knowledge and Beliefs About, and the Use of Antibiotics Amongst Malaysian University Students
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: The introduction of antibiotics into modern medicine has changed clinical care by saving millions of lives. However, misuse of antibiotics has led to their benefits being overshadowed by the development of antimicrobial resistance. Aims of Study: This study aimed to assess university students’ knowledge and beliefs about and their use

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