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The Najib Administration’s Us Policy, 2009-2016
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This book evaluates the Najib administration’s US policy with regards to the economy and security for the period between 2009 and 2016. It firstly identifies the external, domestic and idiosyncratic factors that affect Malaysia-US relations during the Najib administration from 2009 to 2016. Then, it identifies the objectives and related strategie

Guilty Mind in Sexual Crimes
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

“Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” which means an act does not constitute crime unless done with a guilty mind. A reasonable man is viewed as a moral agent and not simply as an instrument of causing harm. He is regarded as responsible for his actions. Being a responsible agent means that man is capable of reason (right-thinking person); h

The Right of Private Defence Against non-Accountable Offenders and in Defence of the Chastity of Women Under Islamic Law
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The right of self-defense under Islamic law (Shariah) distinguishes between two concepts: private and public defense. In this article, legal and practical manifestations of the contemporary legal issue of private defense in the case of physical assaults made by non-accountable (mukallaf) offenders, such as minors and insane persons are focused. Asi

Determinants of Healthcare Utilisation Among the Elderly in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Population ageing is pervasive, a global phenomenon and has implications for society and the nation. Among them is demand for greater allocation of financial resources for healthcare services to cope with this demographic trend. Therefore, this study was aimed at investigating the determinants of utilisation of healthcare services among the elderly

Individual Characteristics and Health Literacy Among the Elderly in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

ABSTRACT Health literacy is a major lever to help individuals assume responsibility for their health. Past studies reported that the problem of health literacy is greatest among the elderly as they utilised more healthcare services and acquire more chronic illness compared to other age group. It is estimated that two-thirds of the elderly are unabl

Towards a Need for the Code of Professional Governance in Policies Making and Management for Public Sector: the Malaysian Experience
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Codes of Professional conduct have to be viewed positively as a guide in developing relationships with the clients. While it is expedient to have an Act of Parliament that regulates the particular professional discipline, that same regulatory board cannot replace the need for a professional body that can represent completely the interests of its me

Assault or Using Force to Deter a Public Servant from Discharging of Official Duty
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In Malaysia, it has been an outrageous phenomenon lately regarding a crime of obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions. It was actually sad to know that Malaysians are very aggressive in dealings with public servants whereby most of the cases public servants were only discharging their public duties that they are responsible

Malaysian anti-Terrorism Efforts & Islamic Criminal Justice System: a Comparative Appraisal
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In general, sense, terrorism is the use of intentional and indiscriminative violence as a means to create terror or fear, in order to achieve a political, religious, or ideological aim. It is used in this regard primarily to refer to violence against civilians or non-combatants. Although the term has been in use since at least the 1970s, it initial

Restorative Model: the Alternative Justice Response to the Victims of Sexual Violence
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Adversarial justice system seems to focus on punishing the sexual offender without adequately repositioning sexual crimes victims. There is the need to redefine the role of sexual crime victims by giving them a voice in outcome of judicial process through alternative justice models. Although the Criminal Procedure Code recognises the discretionary

Abortion Under the Malaysian Penal Code: a Comparative Appraisal
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The objective of this article is to highlight the issue of abortion under the Malaysian Penal Code, its historical and international contexts. By examining the history of abortion and its evolving legal status around the world and Islamic jurisdiction, it is hoped to shed light on how we arrived at our current situation and how the status of the la

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