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2nd ICOR-TVET (2018), HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

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‘Leveraging TVET’


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Contents

Message from the Managing Director of IPN Education Group ii

Message from the Director General of DPCCE iii

Message from the Director of Research and Innovation Centre iv

Message from the Co-Chairman of the Programme v

Organizing Committees vi

Conference Venue vii

Event Schedule ix

List of Abstract xx


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Main Organizer

Message from the Managing Director of IPN

Education Group

It gives me a great pleasure to welcome all of you to 2nd International Conference on Research in TVET

Studies. ICOR-TVET 2018 is a collaboration between Malaysian Polytechnic and IPN Education Group.

IPN Education Group engaged in promoting and enhancing dialogue in education among the institution in

the field of Business, Art, Social Science, Management, Education, Science, Technology, Engineering and

any other related field. Through IPN Education Group, we bring together institutions, bodies and

organizations from different countries of the world for discussion and cooperation.

Working with Malaysian Polytechnic is an opportunity not to be missed as it will provide an excellent

platform for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information. It is believed that this event could help to

promote or foster cooperation between these two parties. I would like to add my best wishes for great

success for the conference.

Dato’ Syed Azuan Bin Syed Ahmad Al-Idrus D.I.M.P

Managing Director

IPN Education Group


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Message from the Director General of DPCCE

First, I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 2nd International Conference on

Research in TVET Studies (ICOR-TVET 2018). Definitely, It is an exciting time for studies in

TVET community as we continue to grow and adapt, remaining always adaptable, motivated and

responsive towards the revolution of TVET throughout the region. Our organisation is confronting

a time of many changes and we are meeting these changes during a time of larger nation-wide and

global change. The world of TVET studies is an exciting area in which to work and study, and we

will continue to meet and bring inspired people together in reputable conference like this, to ensure

our Department of Polytechnics and Community College Education (DPCCE) remains at the

cutting edge.

We are transforming the way we operate to improve continuously our ability to innovate and

enhance latest technologies, engage with reputable industries partners as well as improve life via

the utilisation of technologies relevant to TVET. Besides DPCCE, our strategic partners such as

IPN Education Group as well other relevant institutions and organisations have continued to meet

the challenges of our field and to excel despite setbacks. We should all be very proud of where we

are today and excited about where we are headed.

Finally, I would like to thank each of your for attending our conference and bringing your expertise

to our gathering. Each and every one of you, as technologists, academicians, researchers, scientist

or engineers, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experience to help us pave

our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not

accomplish what we do without your support and leadership. Throughout this conference, I ask

you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of TVET studies. My personal

respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Ismail Bin Abd. Aziz

Director General

Department of Polytechnics and Community College Education

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)


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Message from the Director of Research and Innovation

Centre

Assalamualaikum and a warm welcome to the 2nd International Conference on Research in TVET

(Technical Vocational Education and Training) Studies (ICOR-TVET 2018). This conference

continues to be hosted by collaboration between IPN Education Group and Polytechnic Malaysia.

It is organized to respond to demands from policy-makers, educators and other stakeholders for

global debates, knowledge and experience sharing, and changing ideas, in line with ‘Leveraging

TVET’ via the Malaysian Polytechnic Education System.

Globally, TVET is a well-known concept. In realizing our vision to be the leading-edge TVET

institution, it is important that we seek the best ways to improve the educational and training

opportunities for our youth through our TVET system. Hence, TVET signals the importance of

integrating formal education with practical training as we need to achieve the link to the labor

market and industry. The world of work requires new skills; not only job-specific skills but also

creative entrepreneurial and digital skills. Ensuring that our youth is not left behind must remain

at the heart of our TVET education and training policies.

I am confident that this Conference will provide a unique platform for knowledge and experience

sharing, reflection and debates on redesigning the landscape of TVET as it invites TVET scholars,

practitioners, decision makers and stakeholders from all parts of society throughout the world. It

is hope that the Conference results significant outcomes that will contribute to regional and global

educational development that will be driven by TVET.

Best wishes for a successful conference. I look forward to welcome all participants to the

Conference in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Thank You.

Dr. Ishak Bin Mohamad

Director

Research and Innovation Centre

Department of Polytechnics and Community College Education


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Message from the Co-Chairman of the Programme

Assalamualaikum w.b.t

It gives me great pleasure to welcome all of the distinguished speakers and participants to the 2nd

International Conference on Research in TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training)

Studies (ICOR-TVET 2018). I would also like to welcome all colleagues and friends of the

organizing committee in cooperation between IPN Education Group and Polytechnic Malaysia.

ICOR-TVET 2018 is hoped to provide spaces for sparking new ideas and innovation efforts. It is

an absolute necessary to improve our educational and training opportunities for our young

generations, which are critical to our national development. With the arrival of the Industry 4.0,

we must advocate for rethinking and redesigning TVET to enhance its role in developing more

advance and fitting societies.

As Co-Chairman, I hope that the Conference will be able to provide a forum platform for

knowledge and experience exchange. The Conference will hope to bring TVET scholars,

practitioners, decision makers, and stakeholders from all parts of the world to share their

knowledge, ideas and critical analysis with both their local and international peers.

Welcome to the 2nd ICOR-TVET 2018 and have a great conference!

Dr Mohd Zahari Bin Ismail

Director

Polytechnic Shah Alam

ORGANISING COMMITTEE


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Patron Prof. Dato’ Ts Dr Mohd Ismail Bin Abd Aziz Director General, DPCCE

Advisor Ts. Dr. Mohammad Naim Bin Yaakub Deputy Director General

(Planning), DPCCE

Chairman Dato’ Syed Azuan Bin Syed Ahmad Al-Idrus

Managing Director of IPN

Education Group

Co Chairman Dr Ishak Bin Mohamad

Director, Research &

Innovation Center, DPCCE

Dr Mohd Zahari Bin Ismail Director, PSA

Mr. Abdul Malek Bin Hassan Director, PTSS

Mr. Zairon Bin Mustapha Director, PUO

Mr. Mohd Noor Bin Shahudin Director, POLIMAS

Dr. Norhayati Binti Zakaria Director, PBS

Mr. Mohd Fisal Bin Haroon Director, PBU

Deputy Co

Chairman

Cs Dr Saifuddin Kumar Bin Abdullah

Deputy Director, Research &

Innovation Center, DPCCE

Mdm. Roseliza Binti Dato’ Shaari C.A.(M)

Deputy Director (Academic),

PTSS

Mr. Muhammad Zubir Bin Mohd Hanafiah


PUO

Dr. Norhayati Binti Ibrahim


PSA

Secretary Mdm. Hawariyah Binti Rahim Head of RnD Unit, PTSS

Members

Dr. Salmi Binti Che Meh

Head of RnD Unit, PSP

Mdm. Syamsiah Binti Hussin

Head of RnD Unit, PBU

Dr. Syaiful Baharee Bin Jaafar RnD Unit, PTSB

Mdm. Nurolhuda Binti Mohd Noor Head of RnD Unit,

POLIMAS

Mdm. Nurul Faezah Binti Mohd Talib IPN Education Group

Definition of Key Terms:


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* DPCCE – Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education.

* MOHE - Ministry of Higher Education.

* PTSS - Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin..

* PSA – Politeknik Shah Alam

* PBS - Politeknik Banting * PBU - Politeknik Balik Pulau.

* PUO – Politeknik Ungku Omar

* PSP - Politeknik Seberang Perai.

* POLIMAS - Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.

* PTSB - Politeknik Sultan Sultanah Bahiyah.

* KK - Community College.

ABOUT ICOR-TVET


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The International Conference on Research in TVET Studies (ICOR-TVET) is an annual event

organized by IPN Education Group in collaboration with the Department of Polytechnic and

Community College Education (DPCCE), and is being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam this

year.

ICOR-TVET is a unique platform for technologist, researchers, educators, engineers

and postgraduate students from across the globe to share their ideas, experiences, and research on

Technical Vocational Education and Training. It also provides a venue for the discussion of

practical challenges faced in TVET as well as the possible solution that can be adopted.

CONFERENCE VENUE FOR ICOR-TVET 2018

▪ Equatorial Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,.

▪ Registration desk – at foyer

▪ Conference room (parallel session) :

i. Ballroom

ii. Room No. 1

iii. Room No. 2

iv. Room No. 3

EVENT SCHEDULE


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DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2018 DAY: MONDAY TIME: VIETNAM TIME

TIME TENTATIVE LOCATION 7.30 am – 8.00 am Registration of Participants

Foyer

8.30 am – 10.30 am Paper Presentation 1 - Parallel session Ballroom Room No. 1 Room No. 2 Room No. 3

10.30 am – 11.00 am Coffee Break

11.00 am – 12.30 pm

Opening Ceremony

12.30 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Paper Presentation 2 - Parallel session

Room No. 1

Room No. 2

Room No. 3

4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Coffee Break

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm Paper Presentation 3 - Parallel session Room No. 1

Room No. 2

Room No. 3


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PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 1 (Parallel Session 1) 8.30 am – 10.30 am

Venue: Ballroom Session Chair: Dr. Nurul Ajleaa Abdul Rahman

(12 minutes present & 3 Minutes Q&A)

No Paper ID Presenter 1 029-icortvet The 4th Industrial Revolution: The Potential of Web 2.0 Technology to

enhance English Proficiency among Polytechnic Students in TVET Program

in the 21st Century Skills

Nurul Ajleaa bt Abdul Rahman, Zainah bt Othman and Ahmad Azlan bin Ab.

Aziz

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Selangor, Malaysia

2 032-icortvet Determinant Factors of Islamic Financial Literacy Among College Students (Malaysian Polytechnics)

Sazana Ab Rahman, Ziehanie binti Shafiai and Zakiah bt Shafie

Politeknik Ungku Omar, Perak Malaysia 3 023-icortvet Study on the Extensive Use of Multimedia Element in Teaching Materials

Among Lecturers in General Studies Department

Nor Fa’alina Binti Abu Hassan, Rozalita Binti Saupi

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis Malaysia

4 011-icortvet Honoring the Teaching Profession: The Untold Story of Oppression and

Dissatisfaction of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Instructors

Muhd Khaizer Omar, Abdullah Mat Rashid, Mohd Hazwan Mohd Puad, Ady Hameme Nor Azman

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia 5 038-icortvet Web Designers’ Opinions on Visual Elements in Educational Website

Hafizah Abdullah@Ali, Ruziana Mohamad Rasli and Haizatul Akma Hazali

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Perlis Malaysia

6 039-icortvet IR 4.0 Readiness: Big Data Sources, Issues and Challenges

Mime Azrina Jaafar, Husniza Husni, Yuhanis Yusof


7 056-icortvet Integrating Cash Waqf : Collaboration Between Bank Muamalat Malaysia

Berhad (BMMB) And Perbadanan Waqf Selangor (PWS)

Zainora Bt Hayari, Nur Riana Bt Abd Rahim and Multazimah Bt Md Daud

Politeknik Ungku Omar, Malaysia


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PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 1 (Parallel Session 2) 8.30 am – 10.30 am

Venue: Room 1 Session Chair: Dr. Aziam Mustafa


PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 1 (Parallel Session 3)

No Paper ID Presenter 1 051-icortvet Factors Influencing Business Performance among Mega Farmers’ Market

Traders

Aziam Mustafa, Zalina Ismail, Tuty Kamis, Muhammad Hashim Ahmad, Norlaila Hassan and Siti Azura Abu Hassan

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Malaysia

2 021-icortvet In consistenciesin NQF of SAARC Countries

Engr. Zahed Ahmed Chowdhury

Polytechnic Institute, Bangladesh

3 001-icortvet Women Directors in Malaysian Boardroom

Hafizah Abd-Mutalib, Nurul Huda Yahya, Roseliza Shaari

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, Malaysia

4 054-icortvet Halal Logo Understanding and Social Factors to Food Product Purchase for

Diploma in Food Services and Halal Practices Students at Tourism and

Hospitality Department Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia

Azhan Bin Nawi and Juwita Binti Mohd Johan


5 009-icortvet Quality and Tourists’ Satisfaction of Penang Delicacies in Predicting

Tourists’ Revisit Intention

Y. Atikahambar, A.Zainal, M. Rahayu

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS),

Malaysia

6 049-icortvet The Effect of Marketing Strategies on The Performance of Travel Insurance

Aziam Mustafa, Azura Mohd, Rohayah Adiman, and Khadijah Yusof, Ainiza

Silim, Maziharita Mohamood


7 047-icortvet The use internet of things (IOT) among Diploma games art students of

Selayang Community College

Nor Huzani Khamis, Raazizah binti Hussain

Kolej Komuniti Selayang Selangor Malaysia


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8.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Room 2

Session Chair: Dr. Segar Rajamanickam


PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 1

(Parallel Session 4)

No Paper ID Presenter 1 004-icortvet Investigation on Mutual Coupling of Aperture Coupled Cylindrical

Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA)

Segar Rajamanickam, Rasammal Rasappan, Noazri Bin Bakhari

Politeknik Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang Malaysia

2 006-icortvet 28 GHz Microstrip Patch Antennas for Future 5G

Safpbri Johari, Muhammad Abdul Jalil, and Shaifol Ifrad Ibrahim

Politeknik Ungku Omar, Perak Malaysia

3 018-icortvet Measurement of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Leucaena

Leucocephala Bio composite substrate with Different Composition Mixture

Azlan Aziz, Azizi Mursyidi, Rozimah Tahir and Nurul Ajleaa Abdul Rahman


4 003-icortvet Effect of Alumina and Halloysite clay on Electrical tree growth in Silicone

Rubber Nanocomposite

M. Hafiz, C.M.Salmi, M.Kamarol, M.Mariatti

Politeknik Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang Malaysia

5 040-icortvet The Effectiveness of Graphic Design Guideline Mobile Application for Designing Visual Artwork

Haizatul Akma Hazali, Hafizah Abdullah @ Ali, Ruziana Mohamad Rasli


6 035-icortvet Development of Visualization System of Knowledge Necessary for Solving

Mathematical Questions

Akira Nakamura, Tomoshige Kudo and Keita Nishioka

Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Nonoich, Japan

7 075-icortvet Solar Tree

Madya Mastika binti Ahmad and Amirah binti Mohd Arif


8 068-icortvet Skills and Knowledge That a Manager Should Have to Be More Competent

within today’s Environment

Wan Hasbullah Bin Wan Mohamed, Ahmad Syarifuddin Che Abd Aziz

Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Malaysia


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8.30 am – 10.30 am Venue: Room 3

Session Chair: Dr. Ahmad Razimi Mat Lazim


PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 2

(Parallel Session 5)

No Paper ID Presenter 1 083-icortvet The Study of Safety and Health Culture of Construction Project through

Academic Institution in TVET Platform

Nazamuddin Bin Ahmad Razali, Prof Madya Dr. Abdul Mutalib Bin Leman,

Mohd Khairulhazlan Bin Mohamed Zam & Ahmad Razimi Bin Mat Lazim

Politeknik Nilai, Malaysia

2 070-icortvet Analysis of Machining Pit by using Electrical Discharge Machine Die Sinking

Md Razak Daud, Wan Nor Shela Ezwane Wan Jusoh, Syahrullail Samion

Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia

3 079-icortvet The Design and Analysis of Innovative Automatic Portable Document

Carrier

Amirah Mohd Arif and Madya Mastika Ahmad

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Azizi Shah, Malaysia

4 069-icortvet Yield Improvement Study on a Reduced Size Blank Metal Sheet for

Stamping Product

Izwan Hamid, Sharuddin Mohd Dahuri, Syed Fahmi Syed Putra


5 076-icortvet To Determine the Noise Level at the Wood Based Technology Workshop in

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, Selangor.

Rozimah Tahir and Maitlili Sivakumar


6 073-icortvet Automatic Meat Slicing Machine

Nor’ain Senin, Noorhidayah Ramli, Mai Noor Asiah Tan Zalilah


7 067-icortvet The Deposition of Airborne Brake Wear Particle Emissions to the Effect of

Brake Friction Performance

Ahmad Razimi Mat Lazim, Mohd Zin Bin Hassan, Abd Rahim Abu Bakar and

Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid


8 072-icortvet Students’ Satisfaction Through the Usability of 2d Virtual Agent Multimedia

Quiz App

Vicneas Muniady, Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali

Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic, Malaysia


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2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Venue: Room 1

Session Chair: Dr. Fadhilah Mohd Nor


PAPER PRESENTATION SLOT 2 (Parallel Session 6) 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

No Paper ID Presenter 1 048-icortvet A Knowledge Sharing Initiatives Model for Quantity Surveying Firms in the

Malaysian Construction Industry

Mohd Nor. F, Othman Mohamed, Mahanim Hanid, Maznah Othman, Kho Mei Ye

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Selangor Malaysia 2 044-icortvet Employability Skills Through Industrial Training: Employers’ perspective

Mohd Fadhli Ahmad, Mazrul Hisyam and Masniza Yusof


3 014-icortvet Practices of Managing Tax Records Keeping among the Academic Staff

Elyn Mohd Ridzwan, Hasnida Ibrahim

Politeknik METrO Johor Bahru, Malaysia

4 019-icortvet TVET Program in Malaysian Polytechnicwith Stuffle beam Cipp Model: A Case of Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS)

Bustamam Bin Bonari, Norul Huda Abdul Razak, Nur Iliza bt Misnan, Nurzakiah Bt Mohamed Bakhari

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perli,s Malaysia

5 033-icortvet The effectiveness of Using Geo Gebra Software in Teaching Angle in Circle

Syamsiah Hussin, Jasni Mohd Yusoff, Siti Salamah Mustaffa and Dr. Nurazlina

Mohamed Mokmin

Politeknik Balik Pulau, Malaysia 6 007-icortvet The Validation of Halal Awareness and Halal Practice Instrument among

Halal Restaurant Food Handlers

Rose Faida Ahmad Zabidi, Mazlina Jamaludin


7 060-icortvet E-Learning in TVET Institution: A Survey

Juhaidie Zamani Bin Jamaludin, Muhammad Zubir Bin Mohd Hanifah


8 065-icortvet The Relationship Between Social Media and The Productivity among

Government Servants

Moriza binti Fikri, Wan Mustaffa bin Wan Yusoff , Amierah binti Aziz



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Venue: Room 2 Session Chair: Dr. Muhamad Sani bin Buang



Venue: Room 3

No Paper ID Presenter 1 024-icortvet Investigation Effect of Spring Back on Bending Test of (DP590) Dual Phase

Steel

Muhamad Sani bin Buang, Zalaida bt Talib, Dr Norhayati bt. Zakaria, Dr

Shahrul Azam bin Abdullah, Hashim bin Abdullah

Politeknik Banting, Selangor Malaysia

2 008-icortvet An Investigation on Benefits and Future Expectation of Industrialised

Building System (IBS) Implementation in Construction Practices

Hassan Ismail, Zainal Abidin Akasah, Sasitharan Nagapan & Azme Khamis

Politeknik Melaka Malaysia

3 012-icortvet Polynomial Interpolation in Matlab

Siti Hawa Aziz, Zuliana Bt Abdul Mutalib


4 037-icortvet Investigation and Failure Analysis for Camshaft

Abd Halim Bin Mahat, Mohamad Hafiz Bin Saleh and Mohd ‘Akashah Bin

Fauthan

Politeknik Melaka, Malaysia

5 015-icortvet Exploring Engineering Students’ views on Learning English for TVET using

MOOC

S. Thivviyah Sanmugam, Liyana Ibrahim

Politeknik Banting Selangor Malaysia

6 010-icortvet Effect of Windscreen Glass Waste Powder (WGWP) Mortar on Water

Absorption

Nik Anisah Nik Ngah, Mohamad Awang, Kartini Kamaruddin

Kolej Komuniti Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Malaysia

7 017-icortvet Introduction to Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): The Issues and

Challenges Using MOOC as A Teaching and Learning Method in Malaysian

Polytechnic

Rozilawati Shaari, Yusdi Ismail dan Roseline Anak Koki

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia

8 066-icortvet The Effects of Pad Wear on Disc Brake Squeal

Ahmad Razimi Mat Lazim, Mohd Taufik Rezza Bin Mohd Foudzi, Abd Rahim

Abu Bakar and Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid



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Session Chair: Dr. Dzulkarnain Musa



Venue: Room 1 Session Chair: Dr. Syaiful Baharee Jaafar

No Paper ID Presenter 1 013-icortvet Market Orientation Practices among Micro-Sized Enterprises: A Descriptive

Evidence using MKTOR Scale

Dzulkarnain Musa, Muhd Zaki Mustapha & Azrul Nizam Abdul Aziz


2 027-icortvet Factors that Influence Anxiety in Learning English Speaking Skills Among

PTSS Students

Siti Nurfirdaus Mohd Nasir, Nur Hartini Harun


3 005-icortvet A study of APACC Integrated Management System (AIMS) in planning,

implementing and reviewing for continously improvement in preparation for

the APACC accreditation audit

Normah Cheman, Munawira binti Saharani, Zaiton bt Arifin

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, Kedah Malaysia

4 053-icortvet Industry Participation in Assessing Work Based Learning (WBL) Students of Diploma in Video and Film Study (DDV)

Azizah Siron

Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor, Malaysia 5 045-icortvet Students Perception to Aero Intel Mobile Application in Learning Aircraft

Airframe

Norisza Dalila Ismail

Politeknik Banting Selangor, Malaysia

6 052-icortvet Employment Trends of Graduates in Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic

Ruziana Mohamad Rasli, Azmiah Aziz, Emy Hazlinda Muhammad Ridzwan, Roznim Mohamad Rasli

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Perlis Malaysia 7 063-icortvet Gamification in Programming: Does Gamification Increase Student’s

Motivation?

Rosmawati Jaafar and Noor Hanim Ismail


8 071-icortvet The Development of A Power Recycling Prototype for Renewable Energy

Using Dc Motor

Wan Nor Shela Ezwane Wan Jusoh, Md Razak Daud, Mohamad Sulhi Bin

Mohamad



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Venue: Room 2 Session Chair: Dr. Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Noor

No Paper ID Presenter 1 055-icortvet Are Soft Skills Required for Accounting Students in Future Career?

Syaiful Baharee Jaafar


2 043-icortvet Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Malaysia

Mahirah bt Rafie, Saiful bin Mohamed Shuib


3 020-icortvet English for Occupational Purposes: The Needs and Expectations of The

Technical Instructors at A Malaysian Polytechnic

Santhy Subbarau

Politeknik Banting, Selangor, Malaysia

4 046-icortvet Using Game and Constructivist Approach to Improve Students’ Mental

Model in Programming

Hawariyah Rahim, Halimah Badioze Zaman, Azlina Ahmad, Nazlena Mohamad

Ali


5 041-icortvet The Effectiveness of Active Learning among Information Technology

Student in Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic

Ruziana Mohamad Rasli, Mime Azrina Jaafar, Hafizah Abdullah @ Ali


6 082-icortvet Promoting Entrepreneurial Competencies via Education: Is Malaysian

Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Education Effective?

Asliza Yusoff



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Venue: Room 3 Session Chair: Dr. Akira Nakamura

No Paper ID Presenter 1 030-icortvet The Elements of Interpersonal Skills Practiced by Excellent Lecturers of

Islamic Education in Support of the Implementation of TVET in Polytechnics

Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Noor, Amir Fariz Che Man


2 059-icortvet Students’ Achievement in Technical and Vocational Education and

Training (TVET) Learning Outcomes for Dpb5023 Introduction to

Research Methodology Course

Nurul Huda Binti Yahya, Noorashikin bt Harun @ Che Ani, Multazimah binti

Mat Daud

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah, Malaysia

3 042-icortvet Nurturing Creativity in Tourism Project – A Case in PTSS

Norlili Juwita Arshad


4 064-icortvet The Importance of Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Among Commerce

Department Staff In POLIMAS

Multazimah binti Mat Daud and Noorashikin binti Harun

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah

5 050-icortvet Innate Factors: The Importance on Earnings Quality in Malaysia

Laila binti Musa and Azizee bin Aziz

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Malaysia 6 074-icortvet User Perceived Sustainablity Performance of Black Air Gun (BAG)

Zarinah Binti Zaini, Tuty Binti Kamis, Dr Faudzi Bin Muhammad



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No Paper ID Presenter 1 061-icortvet Open Educational Resources (OER): Implementation in Graduate Employability

Skills Training

Muhammad Zubir Bin Mohd Hanifah and Jamri Bin Kasim

Politeknik Ungku Omar, Malaysia 2 062-icortvet Design and Development of Gunung Lang Temperature and Humidity

Monitoring System using LoRA Technology

Hasnim Harun and Shazarin Ahmad Zainuddin


3 031-icortvet Pneumatically Powered Toolbox (PPT)

Amaluddin Salihin bin Muhamad, Ibrahim bin Burhan and Rosmawati binti

Othman

Politeknik Banting Selangor Malaysia

4 078-icortvet Premier Polytechnics Brand Image: A Cross-Sectional Study

Noordini binti Abdullah


5 084-icortvet Development of E-ACTIVETRANS for urban cycling

Bibie Sara Salleh, Zalina Ismail

Polytechynic of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

6 058-icortvet Investigation on vegetable growth using artificial sunlight for indoor farming

Kesavan Ulagnathen, Mu Azzrol B. Manohar, Mohd Sharizan B. Mokhtar,

Ahmad Nizam B. Mohd Jihan, Nur Azlyeza Bt Rahman

Politeknik Sandakan Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia


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List Of Abstract

Num Title Page

1 The 4th Industrial Revolution: The Potential of Web 2.0 Technology to Enhance English Proficiency among Polytechnic Students in TVET Program in the 21st Century Skills

1

2 Determinant Factors of Islamic Financial Literacy Among College Students (Malaysian Polytechnics)

3 Study on the Extensive Use of Multimedia Element in Teaching

Materials Among Lecturers in General Studies Department, Politeknik

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis

1

4 Honoring the Teaching Profession: The Untold Story of Oppression

and Dissatisfaction of Technical and Vocational Education and

Training (TVET) Instructors

2

5 Web Designers’ Opinions on Visual Elements in Educational Website

2

6 IR 4.0 Readiness: Big Data Sources, Issues and Challenges

3

7 Integrating Cash Waqf :

Collaboration between Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB)

and Perbadanan Waqf Selangor (PWS)

4

8 Factors Influencing Business Performance among Mega Farmers’ Market Traders

4

9 Inconsistencies in NQF of SAARC Countries

5

10 Women Directors in Malaysian Boardroom

6

11 Halal Logo Understanding and Social Factors to Food Product Purchase for Diploma in Food Services and Halal Practices Students at Tourism and Hospitality Department Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis, Malaysia

6

12 Quality and Tourists’ Satisfaction of Penang Delicacies in Predicting

Tourists’ Revisit Intention

7

13 The Effect of Marketing Strategies on the Performance of Travel Insurance

7

14 The Use Internet of Things (IOT) among Diploma Games Art

Students of Selayang Community College

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15 Investigation on Mutual Coupling of Aperture Coupled Cylindrical

Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA)

8

16 28 GHz Microstrip Patch Antennas for Future 5G

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17 Measurement of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Leucaena Leucocephala Bio composite substrate with Different Composition Mixture

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18 Effect of Alumina and Halloysite clay on Electrical tree growth in Silicone Rubber Nanocomposite

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19 The Effectiveness of Graphic Design Guideline Mobile Application for Designing Visual Artwork

10

20 Development of Visualization System of Knowledge Necessary for

Solving Mathematical Questions

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21 Solar Tree

11

22 Skills and Knowledge That a Manager Should Have to Be More

Competent Within today’s Environment

11

23 The Deposition of Airborne Brake Wear Particle Emissions to the

Effect of Brake Friction Performance

12

24 Analysis Of Machining Pit by using Electrical Discharge Machine Die

Sinking

12

25 The Design and Analysis of Innovative Automatic Portable Document Carrier

13

26 Yield Improvement Study on a Reduced Size Blank Metal Sheet for

Stamping Product

13

27 To Determine The Noise Level at The Wood Based Technology

Workshop in Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah

Alam, Selangor.

14

28 Automatic Meat Slicing Machine

14

29 The Study of Safety and Health Culture of Construction Project

through Academic Institution in TVET Platform

15

30 A Knowledge Sharing Initiatives Model for Quantity Surveying Firms

in the Malaysian Construction Industry

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31 Employability Skills Through Industrial Training: Employers’

Perspective

16

32 Practices of Managing Tax Records Keeping among the Academic

Staff

16

33 TVET Program in Malaysian Polytechnic With Stufflebeam Cipp

Model: A Case of Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS)

17

34 The effectiveness of Using GeoGebra Software in Teaching Angle in Circle

17

35 The Validation of Halal Awareness and Halal Practice Instrument

among Halal Restaurant Food Handlers

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36 E-Learning in TVET Institution : A Survey

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37 The Relationship between Social Media and the Productivity among

Government Servants

19

38 Investigation Effect of Spring Back on Bending Test of (DP590) Dual

Phase Steel

19

39 An Investigation on Benefits and Future Expectation of Industrialised Building System (IBS) Implementation in Construction Practices

20

40 Polynomial Interpolation in Matlab 20

41 Investigation and Failure Analysis for Camshaft

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42 Exploring Engineering Students’ Views on Learning English for

TVET using Mooc

21

43 Effect of Windscreen Glass Waste Powder (WGWP) Mortar on Water

Absorption

22

44 Introduction to Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): The Issues and

Challenges Using MOOC as A Teaching and Learning Method in

Malaysian Polytechnic

22

45 The Effects of Pad Wear on Disc Brake Squeal

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46 Market Orientation Practices among Micro-Sized Enterprises: A

Descriptive Evidence using MKTOR Scale

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47 Factors that Influence Anxiety in Learning English Speaking Skills

among PTSS Students

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48 A study of APACC Integrated Management System (AIMS) in planning, implementing and reviewing for continously improvement in preparation for the APACC accreditation audit

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49 Industry Participation in Assessing Work Based Learning (WBL) Students of Diploma in Video and Film Study (DDV)

25

50 Students Perception to Aero Intel Mobile Application in Learning Aircraft Airframe

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51 Employment Trends of Graduates in Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin

Polytechnic

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52 Gamification in Programming: Does Gamification Increase Student’s Motivation?

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53 The Development of a Power Recycling Prototype for Renewable

Energy using Dc Motor

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54 Are Soft Skills Required for Accounting Students in Future Career?

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55 Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Malaysia

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56 English for Occupational Purposes: The Needs and Expectations of the

Technical Instructors at a Malaysian Polytechnic

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57 Using Game and Constructivist Approach to Improve Students’ Mental Model in Programming

29

58 The Effectiveness of Active Learning among Information Technology

Student in Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic

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59 Promoting Entrepreneurial Competencies via Education: Is Malaysian Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Education Effective?

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60 The Elements of Interpersonal Skills Practiced by Excellent Lecturers

of Islamic Education in Support of The Implementation of TVET in

Polytechnics

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61 Students’ Achievement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Learning Outcomes for Dpb5023 Introduction to Research Methodology Course

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62 Nurturing Creativity in Tourism Project – A Case In PTSS

32

63 The Importance of Takaful (Islamic Insurance) among Commerce

Department Staff in Polimas

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64 Innate Factors: The Importance on Earnings Quality In Malaysia

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65 User Perceived Sustainablity Performance of Black Air Gun (BAG)

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66 Open Educational Resources (OER) : Implementation in Graduate Employability Skills Training

34

67 Design and Development of Gunung Lang Temperature and Humidity Monitoring System using LoRA Technology

34

68 Pneumatically Powered Toolbox (PPT)

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69 Premier Polytechnics Brand Image: A Cross-Sectional Study

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70 Development of E-ACTIVETRANS for urban cycling

36

71 Investigation on Vegetable Growth using Artificial Sunlight for

Indoor Farming

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72 Students’ Satisfaction through the Usability of 2d Virtual Agent

Multimedia Quiz App

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The 4th industrial Revolution: The Potential of Web 2.0 Technology to Enhance English Proficiency among

Polytechnic Students in TVET Program in the 21st Century Skills

Nurul Ajleaa bt Abdul Rahman, Zainah bt

Othman and Ahmad Azlan bin Ab. Aziz

Polytechnic Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

Persiaran Usahawan, Shah Alam, Selangor.

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine the level of

communication apprehension among first year

engineering students in Polytechnic Malaysia.

Moreover, this study investigated the potential of

the Web 2.0 technology to enhance English

Proficiency among Polytechnic students in TVET

program with the 21st century skills. Web 2.0

technology can be used as an instructional tools in

teaching and learning especially in the TVET

classroom. It provide a tool that has a great

potential to change the existing teaching methods.

To this end, data were collected from the first

semester engineering Polytechnic students in

Selangor. The study design was quasi-

experimental between traditional (control) and

Voki technique (experimental) groups. The

findings indicated that the students perform better

in the post-test compared to the pre-test after the

inclusion of Voki technique in the English classes.

The outcomes from this study presented that the

positive effects of the web 2.0 using Voki

technique. This study revealed that learners can

benefit from web 2.0 technology activities

provided that they are related to their needs and

interests. The findings of this paper represented

that web 2.0 technology allows the lecturers to be

more creative and more effective in their teaching

and it motivates learners to be engaged in the 21st

century especially in TVET classroom activities.

The impact of this studies can be beneficial for

both lecturers and students. The results of this

study showed that students considerably improved

their English proficiency skill and reduced their

communication apprehension.

KEYWORDS: Web 2.0 technology, English

Proficiency, TVET, 21st Century

Determinant Factors of Islamic Financial Literacy among College Students

(Malaysian Polytechnics)

Sazana binti Ab Rahman, Ziehanie binti Shafiai

and Zakiah bt Shafie

Commerce Department, Ungku Omar

Polytechnic

Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400 Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia

ABSTRACT

The global financial crisis during 1997 affects

many countries to progressively promoted

financial literacy as an essential financial skill

through numerous global initiatives and became

part and parcel of national strategies of financial

inclusion. The need to increase financial literacy is

important as the economy continues to change.

The importance of financial literacy not only

among adults but also youth or students in order

for them to make significant financial decision as

they transition into adulthood. Previous studies

report that financial literacy levels among

respondents of surveys were alarmingly low in

many countries. The 2008 Great Recession

aftermath, numerous studies were undertaken by

academic researchers in analyzing the factors

affecting the financial literacy of individuals.

Previous studies revealed that financial literacy

among the young was low and strongly related to

socio-demographic characters and family financial

sophistication. In view of these concerns, this

concept paper focused on suggesting the

determinant factors of Islamic financial literacy

among college/university students such as

Polytechnic. Thus, this paper aims to develop the

constructs for Islamic financial literacy and its

determinants, namely financial knowledge,

financial behavior and financial attitude.

KEYWORDS: Financial Literacy, Islamic

Financial Literacy, Students Financial Literacy

Study on the Extensive Use of Multimedia


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Element in Teaching Materials among

Lecturers in General Studies Department,

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis

Nor Fa’alina Binti Abu Hassan and Rozalita

Binti Saupi

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,

Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The development of technology and multimedia

has had a great impact in education. This study

aims to evaluate the use of multimedia materials

for teaching materials among lecturers in General

Studies Department , Politeknik Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin (PTSS), Perlis. To achieve this goal,

two objectives were identified; identifying the

extent of multimedia elements used in T&L

materials among lecturers in General Studies

Department and identifying the positive impact on

students' interest in T&L using multimedia

elements. There are 6 multimedia elements

evaluated namely text, graphics, audio, video,

animation and interactivity. The proposed

methodology for this study is the ADDIE model.

The sample of this study were 10 lecturers of

General Studies Department and 50 PTSS students

which were randomly selected. This study uses

questionnaires that was distributed to the lecturers

and students. The findings revealed that the use of

multimedia elements in T&L among the lecturers

was moderate.

KEYWORDS: teaching and learning,

multimedia elements

Honoring the Teaching Profession: The

Untold Story of Oppression and

Dissatisfaction of Technical and

Vocational Education and Training

(TVET) Instructors

Muhd Khaizer Omar1, Abdullah Mat Rashid2,

Mohd Hazwan Mohd Puad3, Ady Hameme Nor

Azman4 1Department of Science and Technical Education,

Universiti Putra Malaysia; [email protected] 2Department of Science and Technical Education,

Universiti Putra Malaysia; [email protected] 3Department of Science and Technical Education,

Universiti Putra Malaysia; [email protected] 4Inspiora Resources;

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Currently, Technical and Vocational Education

and Training (TVET) is one of the most discussed

educational fields. In fact, TVET has been

included in the nation’s budget especially for the

development of facility and policy making.

Notably, TVET has recently underlined the

significance of teachers’ preparation program with

regards to the issue of teaching job dissatisfaction.

Purposefully, a mixed-method design was

employed by adopting a convergent parallel

design where both qualitative and quantitative data

were combined in a single instrument. Results

from the narrative interpretation were derived

from the open-ended qualitative questions. In

particular, Qualtrics, an online-survey form was

utilized to collect the research data. For this study,

the target population comprised of Malaysian

training instructors at TVET educational

institutions. Next, a thematic analysis was

employed using the Atlas.ti software to determine

the TVET instructors’ dissatisfaction factors.

Accordingly, six themes were highlighted: (1)

burdened with administrative tasks, (2) forced to

manipulate students' achievement

documentations, (3) improper planning of TVET

programme implementation, (4) student factor, (5)

inconducive working environment, and (6)

unstable TVET system. Although it was hard to

grasp the essence of the existing scenario, it is

strongly believed that the findings will spark much

interest from the educational stakeholders,

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especially at the TVET division level to modify

the current policy and plan a comprehensive

teachers’ preparation program. Primarily, the

findings of this study are objectively constructive

to motivate TVET instructors towards creating a

positive image of teaching, besides discarding any

negative conceptions or misaligned goals,

especially in the TVET field.

KEYWORDS: Technical and Vocational

Education and Training (TVET), teacher

retention, job satisfaction, teacher

professionalism

Web Designers’ Opinions on Visual

Elements in Educational Website

Hafizah Abdullah@Ali, Ruziana Mohamad Rasli

and Haizatul Akma Hazali

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, 02600 Pauh

Putra, Perlis, Malaysia ABSTRACT

Visual elements in web design is about applying

the principles to design elements and effectively

brings the elements together in a way that makes

sense. The purpose of this study is to investigate

educational website designer’s opinions about the

visual elements on the website. In this paper, the

data was collected among the experts and lecturers

which involves in website design. The data was

collected by the structured interview technique

with close ended questions. Sampled respondents

are drawn from northern region polytechnic of

Malaysia that offers information technology

course. Besides, this study analyze on four main

topics which are the importance of the visual

elements’ in designing educational website, the

problem that web designers faced in design of

visual element, their consideration properties and

their suggestion related to designing educational

website based on visual elements. This study

found that designers agree that some deficiencies

in some aspects of design elements, but most of

web designers agree that design elements are very

important in web design. This study can be a

guideline to design an educational website which

will assist web designers, educators, and people

who are in the field to gain more knowledge on

visual element in web design.

KEYWORDS: Visual elements, educational

website, web designer, web design

IR 4.0 Readiness: Big Data Sources, Issues

and Challenges

Mime Azrina Jaafar1, Husniza Husni2, Yuhanis

Yusof3 1Department of Information Technology &

Communication, Politeknik Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin,

Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia. 2,3School of Computing, Universiti Utara

Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Industry revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) is focus on

transforming all individual processes in

computing. Data digitalization in IR 4.0 allows

production to monitor performance, workflow,

management of all machines and access company

record remotely using diversity of electronic and

smart devices like smart phones, tablets, laptops,

TVs and smart watches. Yet, preparing IR 4.0

platform in an industry is very challenging and

requires management to prepare all the nine IR 4.0

components including Big Data. Big Data has

been leads from tremendous growth of data

directed from the increasing number of

communication devices every day. This data

perceives meaningful information that can be

utilized by the industry to improve their product

quality, sales and services. Mostly, Big Data was

aligned in unstructured format and entails

expertise and powerful facilities to decode them.

Hence, a questionnaire has been distributed to 29

respondents which represent IT educators at PTSS

to measure their readiness toward IR 4.0 in the

aspect of Big Data sources, issue and challenges.

This study has proven that there were variety of

data sources can be accessed for data analytic but

private data might cause limitation in data

gathering process as it required access rights from

data owner. Therefore, encouraging data sharing

between organizations and staffs would create new

ideas and opportunities for future research on Big


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Data

KEYWORDS: IR 4.0, Big Data, Unstructured

Data, Visualization

Integrating Cash Waqf :

Collaboration Between Bank Muamalat

Malaysia Berhad (BMMB) and

Perbadanan Waqf Selangor (PWS)

Zainora Bt Hayari, Nur Riana Bt Abd Rahim and

Multazimah Bt Md Daud

Commerce Department, Premier Ungku Omar

Polytechnic,


Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

This paper discusses the collaboration between

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (BMMB) and

Perbadanan Waqf Selangor (PWS) in integrating

cash waqf management for the maslahah

especially Muslim in Malaysia. It also examines

how these two organizations jointly collaborate for

the purpose of managing Cash Waqf relating the

roles, objectives, issues and challenges and the

sustainability of jointly management committee

between BMMB and PWS. This successful effort

gives a chance to public who do not have any

assets or properties to make cash contribution in

waqf. The respondents of the study comprised

executive and management level from each

organization and institution. The research focuses

on the future planning and sustainability of

BMMB and PWS in ensuring the continuous

increment of the cash waqf fund. This research was

based on qualitative method and the data was

collected directly from the key person in each

organization and institution. The implication from

this study shows that, there is a need for an effort

and plan to ensure the sustainable success of

BMMB and PWS in managing the cash waqf. The

study proposes that either BMMB or PWS and also

industry player should make a continuous

promotion to enhance the public knowledge to

always sustain and increase the awareness of Cash

Waqf.

KEYWORDS: Cash Waqf, cash waqf

management, continuous increment,

sustainability

Factors Influencing Business Performance

among Mega Farmers’ Market Traders

Aziam Mustafa1, Zalina Ismail2, Tuty Kamis3,

Muhammad Hashim Ahmad4,

Norlaila Hassan5and Siti Azura Abu Hassan6

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah,

40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

[email protected]; ,

[email protected],[email protected],

[email protected],

[email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Mega Farmers’ Market do not only sell basic

products in this age, even most traders are

producing and selling goods that are more

appealing to customers in aspects of uniqueness of

each product sales. This is due to the competition

in attaining the desired profit return. This research

focuses on determining the factors affecting the

business performance among Mega Farmers’

Market traders in Selangor. The factors are

evaluated according to identified personality

characteristic: financial resources, consumers’

preferences, product demands, starts up capitals

and number of employees stimulating the business

performance of Mega Farmers’ Market traders.

215 traders were selected from two areas of Mega

Farmers’ Market in Selangor and the results

presented that financial resources and number of

employees hold the greatest impact upon Mega

Farmers’ Market traders’ business performance.

Thus, as a Mega Farmers’ Market traders, they are

required to present high level of performance for

their business at Mega Farmers’ Market. This

proves despite of successful sales product; the

success of business is difficult to be attained in the

absence of financial resources and number of

employees in running any business. Nevertheless,

there is no exclusion of other factors contributing

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For future researches, a proposition of sampling in

other areas is advised for expansion of traders and

gaining a more in-depth view in the significance of

factors affecting the success of Mega Farmers’

Market in Malaysia.

KEYWORDS: performance, financial resources,

consumers’ preferences, product demands, start-

up capitals, business life span

Inconsistencies in NQF of SAARC

Countries

Engr. Zahed Ahmed Chowdhury

Email : [email protected]

Chief Instructor & Head of the Department

Department of Computer Technology

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT

The South Asian Association for Regional

Cooperation (SAARC) comprises the eight

countries of South Asia, i.e. Afghanistan,

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal,

Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is an Association based

on the consciousness that in an increasingly

independent world, the objectives of peace,

freedom, social justice and economic prosperity

are best achieved in the South Asian region by

fostering mutual understanding, good neighborly

relations and meaningful cooperation among the

Member States which are bound by ties of history

and culture. But there are great inconsistencies in

National Qualification Framework (NQF) of

SAARC countries. A NQF is a modern measuring

instrument for the Employer to measure the quality

and performance of the Employee. In all of the

SAARC countries, the NQF is represented by

different numbers of NQF levels, different number

of NQF level in TVET sector, different numbers

of NQF levels in Tertiary education sector, etc.

which makes it difficult for the regional and

international Employer to judge the Employee’s

quality and performance depending on the NQF

levels. This could be made easier for the Employer

when a common NQF is followed by all countries

of a continent or subcontinent which is now

essential for SAARC countries. For instance,

European Qualification Framework (EQF) is a

popular NQF in Europe which is followed by the

different member countries of EU and Australian

Qualification Framework (AQF) is another

popular qualification framework in Australia.

Similarly, ASEAN Qualification Reference

Framework (AQRF) is a resent established NQF

reference framework for ASEAN countries which

is same as the EQF and Scottish reference model.

So that, an regional or international Employers can

easily measure or understand the quality &

performance of Employee depending on the NQF

levels and facilitate worldwide mobility of

workers. However, unlike Europe, Australia or

ASEAN countries, SAARC does not follow a

common NQF standard for all SAARC countries.

So the SAARC public has considerable limitations

for world-wide jobs. Therefore, it is necessary to

create a common NQF for SAARC countries

which will make easiness to understand by the

Employers of Employee quality & performance

and facilitate worldwide mobility of SAARC

peoples. This paper represented the

inconsistencies in NQF of SAARC countries with

proposed an idea to establish a common NQF for

SAARC countries, named SAARC Qualification

Reference Framework (SQRF).

KEYWORDS: NQF, SAARC, AQRF, SQRF.

Women Directors in Malaysian Boardroom

Hafizah Abd-Mutalib 1, Nurul Huda Yahya 2,

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1 Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of

Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah,

Malaysia 2 Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah,

Kedah, Malaysia 3 Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis,

Malaysia

ABSTRACT

The issue of women in boardroom has become

an important agenda in corporate world, and

extensively discussed by academics and

professionals. In Malaysia, the emphasis to have

women directors in Malaysian public listed

companies (PLCs) has started in 2010, where the

Malaysian government announce that PLCs to

have at least 30% of female board members by the

year 2016. The purpose of this study is to examine

the level and the profile of the women directors in

Malaysian PLCs in year 2016. The results suggest

that women directors only account for less than

half of the expectation, and almost 40% of the

sampled firms do not have a single women in

boardroom. By separate industries, none of the

industry comply with such announcement. The

presence of women is seen only to fulfill the

government’s requirement, but not to empower

them with decision making and monitoring role.

KEYWORDS: Gender diversity, Women

directors, Board of directors, Malaysia.

Halal Logo Understanding and Social Factors to Food Product Purchase for Diploma in Food Services and Halal Practices Students at Tourism and

Hospitality Department Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,

Perlis, Malaysia

Azhan Bin Nawi and Juwita Binti Mohd Johan

Tourism and Hospitality Department, Commerce

Department,

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic, Arau,

Perlis, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The study was conduct to determine the level of

student retention for semester 1, 3 and 5 in

Diploma Food Services and Halal Practices

against halal logo food and social factors. It also

aims to identify students understanding for the

food with halal logo, to assess the factors that are

emphasize in the selection of food, and to

identify the difference between pure and fake

halal logos. Total 179 respondents from semester

1, 3 and 5 students were involved in this study.

The set of questionnaires consisting of 16 items

were distribute to respondents and was analyze

descriptively for frequency, percentage and

mean values using Statistical Package for Social

Science (SPSS) version 22.0. Overall, the results

of the study showed that the respondents gave

positive perceptions to the aspects studied. The

findings also show that "student perceptions on

the importance of products with halal logo" are

the highest while for the "students will purchase

halal logo products other than JAKIM halal

logo", was the lowest. At the end of the study, the

researcher has presented several suggestions to

be address to the problems studied. Further

studies are also propose for future research.

KEYWORDS: understanding of halal

logo, social factors, food product purchase

Quality and Tourists’ Satisfaction of

Penang Delicacies in Predicting Tourists’

Revisit Intention

Y. Atikahambar

Kulliyyah of Hospitality and Creative Arts


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Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul

Halim Mu’adzam Shah(UniSHAMS)

Kuala Ketil,Kedah. Malaysia

[email protected]

A.Zainal

Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management

Universiti Teknologi MARA,

Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

[email protected]

M. Rahayu

Jabatan Pendidikan

Kolej Komuniti Malaysia

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Penang foods become one of the attractions for the

foreign tourists to visit Penang. This study focuses

on the relationship between quality and tourists’

satisfaction of Penang delicacies and revisit

intention among foreign tourists. 82% response

rate or a total of 328 questionnaires were

completed by international tourists who visited

Penang Island. The results revealed a positive

relationship between quality, tourists’ satisfaction

and revisit intention. This study contributes to the

literature on the relationship between quality,

satisfaction and revisit intention. From the

practical perspectives, Penang Tourism Board and

local authorities could use this finding as a means

of enhancing the quality of Penang foods, hence

attracting more tourists to visit this paradise island.

Furthermore, business organizations and

marketers could spend more resources on

advertising Penang food, culture and ethnic events

and community interactions.

KEYWORDS: quality, satisfaction, revisit

intention, Penang food

The Effect of Marketing Strategies on the

Performance of Travel Insurance

Aziam Mustafa1, Azura Mohd2, Rohayah

Adiman3, and Khadijah Yusof5,

Ainiza Silim5 , Maziharita Mohamood6


40150 Shah Alam,.

[email protected]; [email protected];

[email protected], [email protected];

[email protected],

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Travel Insurance is a trade of complexity

involving variety of independent components

such as hotels, transports, tour operators, travel

agents, various governments and private bodies.

Hence, the demand for travel insurance is

influenced by various factors: economy,

institution, society and demographic. The

objective of this research is to discern the effect

of marketing strategies upon travel insurance

services in Malaysia. Organizations own a

marketing department that is responsible for the

progress of sales volume, development of new

products and adequacy of customer satisfaction

and maintenance of market share. This

department establish marketing strategies to

attain the objectives of organization. Thus, the

study is attempting to identify the effect of

marketing strategies on the efficacy of travel

insurance companies. Marketing strategies are

referred to the 4Ps: product, place, promotion and

price. The study is commenced at Ace Jemeh

Insurance Bhd, Tune insurance company, Etiqa

Insurance and Takaful Insurance in Shah Alam

involving majority of the staff body. The results

presented a significant relation between

marketing strategical factors (product and sales

promotion) and achievement in terms of sales

volume, cost management, innovation and

creativity and customer satisfaction of travel

insurance company.

KEYWORDS: Retirement Planning Behaviour,

Financial Knowledge, Social Influences,

Demographic

The Use Internet of Things (IoT) among

Diploma Games Art Students of Selayang

Community College

Nor Huzani binti Khamis


e-mail: [email protected]

Raazizah binti Hussain





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e-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Internet of Things (IoT) means a system of

interrelated computing devices, mechanical and

digital machines, objects, animals or people that

are provided with unique identifiers and the ability

to transfer data over a network without requiring

human-to-human or human-to-computer

interaction. Internet of Things has advantages such

as information transmission, automation

processing, data performance, security and time-

saving. The use of some IoT applications has

gained considerable attention from both industry

and academia in recent years. Due to the rapid

development of educational technology, IoT is

increasingly being used in Malaysian education. In

the learning and teaching (PdP) method, the

Selayang Community College Diploma Games

Art student has been exposed to this technological

advancement. Therefore, this study aims to

identify the level of IoT usage that has been used

in Pdp by the students of the Selayang Community

College Diploma Games Art. Overall, the results

of the study show that students have agreed on the

level of IoT usage used by lecturers for teaching

and learning.

KEYWORDS: Internet Of Things (IoT), PdP

Investigation on Mutual Coupling of

Aperture Coupled Cylindrical Dielectric

Resonator Antenna (DRA)

Segar Rajamanickam

Electrical Department, Politeknik Seberang

Perai,

13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia.

email: [email protected]

Rasammal Rasappan

Mathematcs,Science and Computer Department,

Politeknik Balik Pulau,

Pinang Nirai Mukim, Kampung Permatang

Tengah,

11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang


Noazri Bin Bakhari

Electrical Department, Politeknik Seberang

Perai,

13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia.


ABSTRACT

In this research, study on mutual coupling of

aperture coupled cylindrical DRA and its

influence on return loss, radiation pattern

including the directivity, gain and bandwidth was

computed and illustrated. The DRA was excited

by a micro strip line with aperture coupled slots

where the slot locations were calculated using the

characteristic of standing wave ratio over a short

ended micro strips. Small dielectric resonator

antenna was designed using high permittivity

dielectric material with permittivity the substrate

of 3.38. The diameter of the dielectric resonator is

12mm with the height of 4.2mm. The element

spacing that been investigated for the effect of

mutual coupling was at 0.5λ, 0.75λ and 1λ with

maximum of four DRA been used. The final result

shows the effect of mutual coupling is decreased

with three DRA element with the gain measured at

5.948GHz frequency is about 8.619dB with high

directivity measured at 11.4dBi. This shows that

the proposed DRA with three 1λ spacing DRA

elements exhibits an enhancement of the gain and

directivity in comparison with a single pellet

DRA. Hence, by increasing the level of isolation

between the two identical DRAs to 1λ it actually

helps electromagnetic interaction to attract and

further increase the directivity and effective area.

KEYWORDS: Antenna, DRA, Electromagnetic,

Mutual Coupling

28 GHz Microstrip Patch Antennas for

Future 5G




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Safpbri Johari, Muhammad Abdul Jalil, and

Shaifol Ifrad Ibrahim

Department of Electrical Engineering, Ungku

Omar Polytechnic,

Jalan Raja Musa Mahadi, 31400, Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Recently, the industry and academia there is

significant activity in research and development

towards the next generation micro and Pico

cellular wireless Networks (5th generation). This

paper presents, a structure design of microstrip

patch antenna array operate at the central

frequency of 28 GHz waveband is proposed. The

patch antenna array consists of four elements with

rectangular patch and uniform distribution. It has

a compact size of 26.51 x 20.37 mm with operating

frequency at 28 GHz. The inset feed technique is

used for the matching between radiating patch and

the 50Ω microstrip feedline. The proposed 2x2

antenna array successfully improve the antenna

gain up to 8.393dB compare to existing CRLH TL

CPW antenna with 2.99 dB, wideband antenna

with 7.1 dB and 3.7 dB for broadband elliptical-

shaped slot antenna. As a conclusion, the

directivity of 10.13 db and efficiency is higher

than 80% considered as a potential candidate for

the 5G wireless networks and applications.

KEYWORDS: Microstrip antenna, array

antenna, 5G, directivity, radiation pattern, S

parameters, 28 GHz

Measurement of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Leucaena Leucocephala Bio

composite Substrate with Different Composition Mixture

Azlan Aziz, Azizi Mursyidi,Rozimah Tahir and

Nurul Ajleaa Abdul Rahman

Center of Research and Innovation (CRI)


Shah Alam, Selangor

ABSTRACT

The measurements of dielectric and thermal

properties for bio composite substrate conducted

between the mixture of polypropylene (PP) and

saw dust filler Leucaena Leucocephala (150μm).

The high temperature Agilent 85070E dielectric

probe and Quickline 30 Thermal properties

analyser used as an instruments to measure the

dielectric properties (εr) and handling temperature

of the substrate for frequency range of 1GHz to 20

GHz that are suitable for radio frequency

applications. The effect of increasing wood filler

indicated that it will raise the DK value from 1.84

to 2.49 and decreases the thermal conductivity

behaviour from 0.2 to 0.11w/m.k for all 5 mixture

fabricated substrate (PP100, PB9010, PB8020,

PB7030 and PB6040). In this research the

composition of PP must be greater than the

sawdust filler due to PP act as laminating and hold

the composite structure. The result presented on

this research will useful for planar antenna and

microwave filter substrate up to frequency 20 GHz

and it could support the technical and vocational

education tanning (TVET) learning process that

hybrid the knowledge among different field.

KEYWORDS: Leucaena Leucocephala;

Dielectric constant, Loss Tangent, Thermal

conductivity, Bio composite

Effect of Alumina and Halloysite Clay on Electrical Tree Growth in Silicone Rubber

Nanocomposite

M. Hafiz and C.M.Salmi

Seberang Perai Polytechnic,

13500, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia.

M.Kamarol

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,

Universiti Sains Malaysia,

Penang, Malaysia

M.Mariatti


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School of Materials and Mineral Resources

Engineering,

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Nowadays Silicone Rubber (SiR) is recommended

in high voltage cable accessories fabrication as it

offers excellent electrical and mechanical

properties. Electrical tree is one of the

phenomenon which contributes to the main factor

of SiR insulation breakdown. Recently, a new

approach has been applied in order to enhance the

insulation strength properties by introducing nano

filler in undoped material. Thus, this paper

presents the influence of nano-alumina and

halloysite nanoclay on electrical tree growth in

SiR at 0, 1 vol%, 2 vol% and 3 vol%

concentration. The electrical tree growth was

investigated at 8kVrms after tree inception voltage

(TIV) within 30 minutes under room temperature.

The results show reductions of electrical tree

growth speed and accumulate damage (%) up to 2

vol% nano-alumina and up to 3 vol% halloysite

nanoclay. Nevertheless the presence of 3 vol%

nano-alumina in SiR leads to the faster electrical

tree growth rate and the worst accumulate damage

within 1 minute of electrical tree growth process.

KEYWORDS: Tree growth rate; accumulate

damage; nano-alumina; halloyste nanoclay

nanocomposites

The Effectiveness of Graphic Design Guideline Mobile Application for

Designing Visual Artwork

Haizatul Akma Hazali, Hafizah Abdullah @ Ali,

Ruziana Mohamad Rasli

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, 02600 Pauh

Putra, Perlis, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the effectiveness of using

graphic design guideline mobile application

among users for designing visual artwork. ‘I Am

Designer’ application was developed using

ADDIE model. Due to the effectiveness of mobile

application compared to printed books or notes,

this application was developed focusing on

guideline on graphic design. There are several

advantages of this mobile application which user

can save more time in finding graphic design

guidelines, user friendly, marketable and lastly it

implements all-in-one concepts However, to prove

this, a survey was given to 35 users who used this

mobile application. The results gathered that, by

using this application, users gave positive

feedback which make them learn about the

guidelines, easier, faster and in simple manner.

KEYWORDS: mobile application, mobile

learning, graphic design guideline, ADDIE model

Development of Visualization System of

Knowledge Necessary for Solving

Mathematical Questions

Akira Nakamura, Tomoshige Kudo and Keita

Nishioka

Mathematics and Science Academic Foundations

Programs

Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Nonoich, Japan

[email protected]

ABSTRACT



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We developed a new visualization system which

shows knowledge necessary for solving

mathematical questions by using network graph.

This development is based on the previous

visualization system of knowledge structure of

mathematics. Mathematics exercises are

incorporated into our mathematical e-learning

website. This visualization system assists learners

in accomplishing a challenging task to solve

difficult questions by themselves as it offers useful

information to them. The visualization system is

applied to print materials for self-adaptive learning

materials.

KEYWORDS: e-learning; network graph;

hyperlink; knowledge structure; mathematical

question

Solar Tree

Madya Mastika binti Ahmad and Amirah binti

Mohd Arif

Mechanical Engineering Department, Politeknik

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah,

Persiran Usahawan, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah

Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT In this day and age, with the ever-growing

population and energy demand, we should take

the renewable option route in our energy source.

We should also keep in mind that said energy

should not cause any lasting environmental

damage, one of the perfect example being solar

energy. A country that is hot and sunny all year

long is the perfect contributor to solar energy,

case in point, Malaysia. With that in mind Solar

Tree is designed and developed to facilitate

consumers who need electric power at any place,

anytime, anywhere. The objective of this study is

to assess a mini project in the likes of Solar Tree

that can generate electricity without harming the

environment, despite the weather. Being a mini

project, it is understandable that electricity

generated is limited, with only up to 500W in

total. As a trial, two electronic devices were

tested, specifically a mobile phone and a laptop,

as both devices are used almost every day. The

data collected is then tabulated and analysed. It

was concluded the solar tree developed proved

efficient in charging both devices and will

continue to do so given enough sunlight.

KEYWORDS: renewable energy; solar PV;

sustainable energy; solar energy; Malaysia

Skills and Knowledge that a Manager

Should Have to be More Competent within

Today’s Environment

Wan Hasbullah Bin Wan Mohamed Mechanical

Engineering Department Politeknik Sultan Azlan

Shah, Behrang Stesyen, 35950 Behrang, Perak.

[email protected]

Ahmad Syarifuddin Che Abd Aziz Mechanical

Engineering Department Politeknik Sultan Azlan

Shah, Behrang Stesyen, 35950 Behrang, Perak.

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

In recent years, several scholars have discussed

the characteristics of an excellent or successful

manager within this age of fast and challenging

environment of business and management. It is

argued that knowledge and skills are becoming

more crucial in deciding the success factors of a

manager. In fact, knowledge and skills are what

that sets apart between an average manager and a

competent manager. Consequently, an

organization success hangs mainly on the

identification and selection of the utmost efficient

manager. The significance of analyzing critical

qualities of a manager could determine the impact

of the company accomplishment.

Famous discussions by scholars and business

leaders today is mainly about, “How can a

company brace themselves to successfully

compete in the super competitive, complex,

international environment of the 21st Century?”

The answer to this is by having a well-developed,

knowledgeable management team at the helm, or

in other words, experienced, well prepared

executives with the right skills and knowledge.

This paper aims to explore the knowledge and

skills of a competent manager through literature

review.



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KEYWORD: Manager, Skills, Knowledge,

Business Management

The Deposition of Airborne Brake Wear

Particle Emissions to the Effect of Brake

Friction Performance

Ahmad Razimi Mat Lazim 1, a, *, Mohd Zin Bin

Hassan 1, b, Abd Rahim Abu Bakar 2, c and Mohd

Kameil Abdul Hamid2, d 1Politeknik Nilai,

Kompleks Pendidikan Bandar Enstek, 71760

Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, 2Department of Automotive Engineering, Faculty

of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Malaysia

a*[email protected],

[email protected] ,


*Corresponding author

ABSTRACT

Brake squeal is a very complex phenomenon and

remain a challenging issue to vehicle

manufacturers due to its complicated interaction

between structural dynamics and tribological

behavior. Brake squeal has turned out to become

an active brake noise research topic. It involves

numerous disciplines such noise and vibration,

friction composition, friction layer, wear, thermal

effect, third body or wear debris and

environmental issue. Despite massive information

related to brake squeal has been presented and

highlighted, there is still lack of knowledge on the

main source or mechanism of brake squeal

generation particularly on the tribological aspect.

In fact, there is no information available in the

open literature on the contribution of airborne

particles such as road sand and debris particles on

brake squeal occurrences. This paper attempts to

examine the effect of airborne wear particles on

brake pad surface topography and subsequently its

correlation with squeal generation. In doing so,

road grit particles with the size of 100-500 μm will

be used and fed into the disc brake end corner.

Surface topography of the NAO (Non-Asbestos

Organic) brake pad with airborne wear particles

will be analyzed and compared with the authors'

previous work using scanning electron

microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray

analysis (EDX)

KEYWORDS: Brake squeal, Brake Pad,

Airborne particle, Non Asbestos Organic

(NAO), Surface Topography and Squeal

Generation

Analysis of Machining Pit by Using

Electrical Discharge Machine Die Sinking

Md Razak Daud*1 , Wan Nor Shela Ezwane Wan

Jusoh2,Syahrullail Samion3 1 [email protected], Politeknik Tuanku

Sultanah Bahiyah, Mechanical Department,

09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. 2 [email protected], Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah

Bahiyah, Mechanical Department, 09000 Kulim,

Kedah, Malaysia. 3 [email protected], Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

This study investigates metal removal rate (MRR)

of the biomaterial by using discharge machine

Neuar CNC A50 Electrical Discharge Machine

Die Sinking (EDM DS). The purpose of this study

is to compare machining curvature cup for

material SKD 11 and stainless steel with shape

curvature cup acetabular. The result showed that

electrode wear is higher when high current is

applied. For each applied current 0.5A and 3.0A

could result electrode wear of 0.236 mm, 0.246

mm and 0.269 mm respectively. Mean time of

complete discharged for each pit with 0.3mm

depth with supply 0. 5A is 6.51 minutes; 1. 5A is

3.54 minutes and 3A is 1.52 minutes. The biggest

mean parameter of the pit is 0.356 mm, with 3A of

current is applied. From this study, it can be

concluded that low current set may give lower

electrode copper wear. The experiment will help a

researcher to discharge biomaterial types of metal

with small size of copper electrode use of EDM

DS Neuar for discharge multi hole or micro pit.

KEYWORDS: Electrode Wear, Electrical

Discharge Machine Die Sinking, Pit





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The Design and Analysis of Innovative Automatic Portable Document Carrier

Amirah Mohd Arif and Madya Mastika Ahmad

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Azizi Shah,

Persiara Usahawan, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah

Alam.

ABSTRACT

This project is design to help people to load and

unload documents for convenience used. The

concept is similar as the conventional trolley with

purpose to assist people in carrying the loads. From

the observation, most of the time, people are facing

with a problem in maneuvering the heavy

documents in location namely narrow space,

office, hangar and many more. The CAD software

known as SolidWorks are prescribed in the

designing and analysis stage. The deployed steps

involved followed by part modelling, detailed

drawings, assembly modelling and assembly

drawing. In the fabrication stage, aluminum alloy

based material is used as the main body of the

product. Next, the assembly process involved in

using rivet as main joint mechanism. Meanwhile,

screw joining mechanism is used to assemble the

scissor lift. The product is tested based on its

stability in supporting excessive weight with a

view in ergonomic wise. The weight used for test

purposed is set to be in the range of 2-10 kg.

Observation and monitoring approach is taken

during the test conducted. The results showed

excessive vibration once the weight exceed more

than 2 kg.

KEYWORDS: Trolley design, CAD,

ergonomic

Yield Improvement Study on a Reduced

Size Blank Metal Sheet for Stamping

Product

Izwan Hamid, Sharuddin Mohd Dahuri, Syed

Fahmi Syed Putra

[email protected],

[email protected],

[email protected]

Mechanical Engineering Department

Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Behrang Stesyen

35950 Behrang, Perak

ABSTRACT

This paper is about the reduction of the overall

size of metal blanking sheet that is being used to

form a stamping product or car body panel of a

car manufacturer in Malaysia. The current

blanking sheet produces extra waste which will

be recycled and does not contribute to increase

productivity but increases inventory cost. The

reduction in the blanking sheet size will lead to

the reduction of raw material hence reduced the

production cost. However, the reduced size of

blanking sheet could affect the yield strength of

the product. The study of the yield strength and

yield improvement of the product are done by

simulating stress analysis by using CATIA

software. The results show that the new proposed

size of the metal blanking sheet provides

accuracy of the product dimension as well as

maintaining the yield strength of the product and

it reduced a significant amount of metal scrap

which is nearly 9% of total material size and save

around 10% of inventory cost.

To Determine the Noise Level at the Wood

Based Technology Workshop in Politeknik

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah

Alam, Selangor.

Rozimah Tahir and Maitlili Sivakumar

Civil Engineering Department (Building Services

Engineering) Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul

Aziz Shah , Shah Alam.

ABSTRACT The Wood Based Technology workshop in PSSAAS has all the machines needed to train students to be skilled wood based workers in the future. It is well known that machines in the wood




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processing industry create high frequency noise which has the significant impact on human being’s sense of hearing. A survey was carried out to identify user’s knowledge of the noise level in the workshop and their awareness on the effects of noise. 85% of the respondents in the survey had a strong basic knowledge on the sound. 84% agree to the noise negative and 34% disagrees that their work palace (workshop) is comfortable. Based on the survey results, the sound/noise level data was collected to determine the noise level of the machines in the workshop. The Radial Arm Saw, Circular Arm Saw, Air Compressor and Thickness Planner were found out to produced loud noise of96dB (A), 96 dB(A), 92 dB(A) and 107dB (A) respectively. Then the factory and machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulation 1989 permissible noise level was used to identify users to identify users exposure limits and found out that 107 dB( A) Thickness Planner allowed 46 minutes exposure limit while 92 dB (A)Air Compressor allowed 6 hours of exposure limit. The exposure were contiguous and below regulations limit however noise pollution though it is not dangerous at the time, can cause permanent damage if duration of the exposure is prolonged. KEYWORDS: noise level, wood based

technology workshop, noise impact,

Automatic Meat Slicing Machine

Nor’ain Senin1, Noorhidayah Ramli1, Mai Noor

Asiah Tan Zalilah1

Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Behrang Station,

35950 Behrang, Perak, Malaysia

nor’[email protected],

[email protected],

[email protected]

ABSTRACT A new innovation has been created which is called

AUTOMATIC MEAT SLICING (AMS)

MACHINE. The main purpose of the machine

creation is to replace the old-style method in

slicing the chicken meat to modern method.

BABARITTOS DELIGHT supplies Tortillas

Wrap to the latest trend of Food & Beverage

(F&B) business called Food Truck. The main

ingredient of Burritos is slices of boneless chicken

meat, where each slice is approximately has to be

5 mm thick. Formerly, the slicing procedure used

a normal cutting knife and its production rate was

truncated as the demands of the Burritos are going

higher by days. This method requires 3 to 4

workers to team up to complete the 30 kg boneless

chicken meat to be cut into roughly 5 mm per slice

within one and half hour. The AMS machine is

predominant to help the company to grow the

output of sliced meat and at the same time can

reduce the number of workers. The usage of AMS

machine is only required one worker for the

operation and the output can be up to 30kg per

30mins, which is actually can end up almost 3

times quantity of output and 3 times labor cost-

saving. Meanwhile the quality of the sliced meat is

much enhanced as most of the slice meat is

precisely 5mm thick. The AMS concept design is

cutting the meat using several circular cutting

blades, where the chicken will be put on the

moving conveyor and finally will fall onto the

hygienic tray.

KEYWORDS: machine, slicing, meat, circular,

blades

The Study of Safety and Health Culture of

Construction Project Through Academic

Institution in TVET Platform

Nazamuddin Bin Ahmad Razali1,a,*, Prof Madya

Dr. Abdul Mutalib Bin Leman2,b, Mohd

Khairulhazlan Bin Mohamed Zam1,c & 1Ahmad

Razimi Bin Mat Lazim1, d 1Politeknik Nilai, Kompleks Pendidikan Bandar

Enstek, 71760 Bandar Enstek,

Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, 2Universiti Tun

Hussein Onn (UTHM), 86400 Parit Raja, Batu

Pahat Johor, Malaysia

[email protected],

[email protected],






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[email protected],

[email protected],


ABSTRACT

As an important organizational concept, safety

climate is regarded as the product of collective

sense-making in which members assess their

organizational safety environment. In construction

projects, the participation of multiple stakeholders

increases the complexity of the sense-making

process because the safety climates in these

participant organizations are iterated. Employers

of work organization were optimistic that TVET

institution would be able to mould their students to

be skill full and knowledgeable of work they had

always dream. Competence indicates sufficiency

of knowledge and skills that enable someone to act

in a wide variety of situations. Thus, having some

type of thinking skills benefit workers to assure the

work progress of whole organization duties going

on in timeframe although unexpected trouble

interrupted but solve effectively. It would be

helpful to know thinking skills, how effective

thinking skills will thrive in work. This helps

TVET institution to decide the curriculum that best

fits their students. By using the collected

quantitative data analysed by factor analysis (FA)

and partial least squares (PLS), the objective of

this research is to investigate the effect of safety

and health culture on decreasing occupational

accident and to evaluate the influence of TVET

academic institution on developing and improving

skill of workers.

KEYWORDS: Safety and Heath Culture, Safety

Climates, Construction Project & TVET

A Knowledge Sharing Initiatives Model

for Quantity Surveying Firms in the

Malaysian Construction Industry

Fadhilah Mohd Nor ¹, Othman Mohamed²,

Mahanim Hanid³ 1Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic,

Persiaran Usahawan, Sec. U1, 40150 Shah Alam,

Selangor, Malaysia.

Email: [email protected]

2 Faculty of Built Environment , University of

Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Email : [email protected] 3Faculty of Built Environment , University of

Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Email : [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Knowledge sharing initiatives (KSI) are

approaches/events/mechanisms/programmes for

the purpose of formalisation and for sharing best

practice and experiences within an organisation.

However, there is a paucity of research that has

investigated the nature of the different approaches

to improve the effectiveness of knowledge

sharing, the appropriate organisational factors at

play for knowledge sharing to be fully exploited;

and the knowledge sharing benefits derived by QS

firms in Malaysia. In this paper, knowledge

sharing initiatives (KSI) are an organisational

approach to managing knowledge that includes

human (soft) and system (hard) components. The

discussions of the paper are based on findings of a

mixed methodology approach, i.e. combination of

qualitative and quantitative methods. The data sets

obtained from mixed methods were subjected to

rigorous qualitative and statistical analyses. A

comprehensive model for implementing

knowledge sharing initiatives (KSI) in QS firms is

presented in this paper. The developed model is

clear, cohesive and can be well understood by all

quantity surveyors. The model has identified four

main areas which are knowledge sharing

initiatives; implementation of knowledge sharing

initiatives; Quantity Surveying Firms and

Performance Measurement. For each of emphasis

area the paper have discussed the conceptual

framework used and summarised the empirical

research results. The successful implementation of

this model, however, needs careful consideration

of a host of challenges, which can impinge on staff

and process performances. The contribution of this

research is, therefore, to add to the body of

knowledge on KSI by providing evidence from a

Malaysian construction industry perspective.

Employability Skills through Industrial

Training: Employers’ Perspective







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Mohd Fadhli Ahmad*, Mazrul Hisyam Mat Ali

and Zulkifli Sulaiman

Mechanical Engineering Department, Politeknik

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,

Pauh Putra 02600 Arau Perlis, Malaysia.

[email protected]*

ABSTRACT

Soft skills among the students are essential and

crucial in entering the work environment.

Therefore, it is essential for Higher Educational

Institutions to distinguish the knowledge and soft

skill levels of their students so that strategies and

intervention could be implemented to rectify their

capabilities. The main purpose of this study is to

evaluate the knowledge and soft skills competency

from the employer’s viewpoints on Politeknik

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS) engineering

students participating in the industrial training

programme. A total 159 employers from different

industrial backgrounds had participated in this

study. A questionnaire was utilized to collect data

and was analyzed by using SPSS 23.0. The results

of this study indicate that the employers were

satisfied with the knowledge and soft skills

competency portrayed by PTSS engineering

students in preparing themselves for the real work

environment. The employers were very satisfied

with students’ performance in all dimensions of

soft skills measured. At the same time some

comments were given by the supervisors about the

weaknesses of the students in certain soft skills.

KEYWORDS: Industrial Training,

Employability Skills, Employers Perspective

Practices of Managing Tax Records

Keeping among the Academic Staff

Elyn Mohd Ridzwan1 Hasnida Ibrahim2

Jabatan Perdagangan, Politeknik METrO Johor

Bahru,

Taman Putera 81100, Johor Bahru, Johor,

Malaysia

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out in order to investigate

the level of awareness among the civil servants

(academic staff) on the practice of tax records

keeping management for IRB’s audit and tax

investigation purposes. A total of 200 respondents

from 10 educational institutions have been

involved in this study. The implemented research

design was based on quantitative survey that use

questionnaire as research instrument. The data

were analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for

The Social Science) software version 2.0 in order

to determine the mean score. The result obtained

from this study shows that the public awareness

among the academicians on record management is

still low.

KEYWORDS: Tax records management, tax

evasion, academic staff, Inland Revenue Board

(IRB)

TVET Program in Malaysian Polytechnic

with Stufflebeam Cipp Model: A Case of

Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin

(PTSS)

Bustamam Bin Bonari

Department of Tourism and Hospitality

Polytechnic Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ,02600 Arau

,Perlis , Malaysia


Norul Huda Abdul Razak

Department of Information Technology and

Communication


,Perlis , Malaysia


Nur Iliza bt Misnan

Department of Commerce




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,Perlis , Malaysia


Nurzakiah Bt Mohamed Bakhari

Department of Tourism and Hospitality


,Perlis , Malaysia


ABSTRACT

TVET System in Malaysia is divided into three

streams i.e. higher education, technical and

vocational education and vocational skills

training. Vocational and technical education starts

at junior secondary level, which lies under the

purview of Ministry of Education (MoE). This

quantitative study was used an individual as a unit

of analysis. Data was collected from the

population of lectures at 1 polytechnic at

Malaysia which is Politeknik Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin, Perlis, using stratified sampling

technique. Through this technique, the population

of 80 lectures was grouped intro strata which

includes varieties program. As derived from

Krejcie and Morgan, a total of 66 lectures were

made as sample size of the study. Instrument for

this study was adapted from various authors such

as Stufflebeam. Through the quantitative study,

descriptive analysis found that dimension of

process in Stufflebeam Cipp model was at higher

level . Besides that, results from analysis of

Pearson correlation found a significant

relationship between TVET program in

Malaysian polytechnic with Stufflebeam Cipp

model. Some suggestion were proposed for the

future study.

KEYWORDS : TVET program , Stufflebeam

Cipp model, Polytehnic

The Effectiveness of using GeoGebra Software in Teaching Angle in Circle

Syamsiah Hussin, Jasni Mohd Yusoff, Siti

Salamah Mustaffa and Dr. Nurazlina Mohamed

Mokmin

Department of Mathematics, Science and

Computer, Politeknik Balik Pulau, Pinang Nirai,

Mukim 6, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

All students of Malaysian Polytechnics have to

take Mathematics as one of the compulsory course

in Diploma level. In Mathematical Computing

course, Geometry is one of the topics included in

the syllabus. However, most students of Balik

Pulau Polytechnic have less interest in this topic.

Based on Final Exam Item Analysis, more than

70% of students refused to answer the question

related to Geometry. To overcome the situation,

the researcher tries to adopt GeoGebra in teaching

and learning session of Geometry, specifically

related to angle in a circle. The research objective

is to determine if there is a major difference

between the achievements of two groups. This

research is a quasi-experimental where one

experimental group and one control group

underwent a pre-test and post-test about properties

of angle in a circle. There were 53 randomly

selected samples of semester one students from Diploma of Information Technology (Digital

Technology) of Politeknik Balik Pulau. Data analysis using Statistical Package of Social

Science (SPSS) shows that there is an insignificant

difference between the two groups. However, it

was found that the experimental group shows

better learning gain than the control group. Based

on the comparison of mean score, the experimental

group gain a higher score than the control group.

It can be said that using GeoGebra in teaching can

help to improve students learning about the angle

in a circle. Thus, another similar research can be

carried out in a proper and comprehensive setting.

KEYWORDS: GeoGebra, teaching and learning

method, Mathematics, an angle in a circle.

The Validation of Halal Awareness and

Halal Practice Instrument among Halal

Restaurant Food Handlers

Rose Faida Ahmad Zabidi 1 & Mazlina

Jamaludin 2 & 3



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1 Department of Tourism & Hospitality,

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Malaysia 2 Department of Tourism & Hospitality,

Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Malaysia 3 Department of Recreation & Ecotourism,

Faculty of Forestry, University Putra Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

This study is conducted to validity and reliability

of the Halal Awareness and Halal Practice

Instrument. The instrument consists of eight

subscales namely; a) Food Handler, b) Control, c)

Food, d) Sanitation, e) Equipment, f) Waste

Disposal Management, g) Storage and h) Water

Supply System. A study was carried out among

150 food handlers from 11 “Nasi Kandar

Restaurant” around Penang Island, Malaysia. A

purposive sampling was used to obtain the

reliability and validity of the instrument.

Inferential statistics were utilized to analyzed the

data collected using Smart PLS 3.0. The

instrument achieved convergent validity and

discriminant validity. Thus, the finding of this

study appear to beneficial and can be used and

tested for other halal foodservice elsewhere.

KEYWORDS: Validity, Realibility, Halal

awareness, Halal practice

E-Learning in TVET Institution : A Survey

Juhaidie Zamani Bin Jamaludin, Muhammad

Zubir Bin Mohd Hanifah

Politeknik Ungku Omar,


Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

Information and Communication Technologies

(ICT) are increasingly viewed as a vital

infrastructure for all sectors. ICT in education and

training introduce various e-learning platform for

the educators and students to access knowledge

both in theoretical and technical training.

Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET)

who plays an important role in producing the

human capital with respective skills for industries

also not excluded and may improve educational

practices, technical quality and research into

pedagogy; facilitate technical improvements and

improve mechanisms for accreditation and

external endorsement. . The adaptation of e-

learning in TVET education provide anytime

access to course materials and related resources.

This creates a major impact on students and

lecturers in TVET institutions. The purpose of this

paper is to identify the technology acceptance in

integrate IT tools and experience in applying these

tools in the teaching and learning process. The

importance of ICT facilities provided in TVET

institution is also been reviewed to ensure the

teaching and learning quality, contextual

relevance and longer operational life to sustain the

educational process. The approach was very

effective for assessing and evaluating various

functions and suitability of the digital tools for

teaching and learning. The findings were proposed

to further improve the management and quality of

the training program.

KEYWORDS: ICT Infrastructure, Learning

Strategies, Problem based Learning, Computer

and System, Web Based Learning

The Relationship between Social Media

and the Productivity among Government

Servants

Moriza binti Fikri 1, Wan Mustaffa bin Wan

Yusoff 2, Amierah binti Aziz3 1Moriza binti Fikri, Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah

Bahiyah, Jabatan Perdagangan, Kulim, Kedah 2Wan Mustaffa bin Wan Yusoff, Politeknik

Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah, Jabatan

Perdagangan, Kulim, Kedah 3Amierah binti Aziz, Universiti Malaysia

Sarawak, Fakulti Ekonomi, Kota Samarahan,

Sarawak

ABSTRACT

On this new era, the changes of technologies has


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changed the way of human interact. Through out

of the decades, the revolution of the

telecommunication process is becoming more

efficient especially when delivering the

information across the nation. Most of the business

company used this medium as an easiest tool to

promote their product to the higher level. Social

media such as networking on websites is a

technological innovation that cannot be ignored

anymore especially at the workplace. The focus of

this study is about the relation between social

media and productivity among the governments

servants. The objectives concerned in this study

are the most popular types of social media, the

main purpose of usage on social media and their

impact towards the productivity. In order to

accomplish the objectives, the methodologies

involved in this study are in the Frequency Mean

test, Correlation test and Anova Test. The data

collections were target on the government sectors

in Kota Samarahan area. Next, 250 of

questionnaire are going to be distributed to meet

the 246, 782 of population in Sarawak area with

95% of level of confident meanwhile the margin

error is reduced to 5%. The finding has achieved

the second objectives where most of the

respondent agreed that the social media has been

used for the purpose of communicating and as a

function on getting information. Meanwhile for

the third objectives there is a significant level in

the type of social media (communication) and

purpose of usage.

KEYWORDS: Social media, technologies,

communication, networking, productivity,

government servants

Investigation Effect of Spring Back on

Bending Test of (DP590) Dual Phase Steel

Muhamad Sani bin Buang1*, Zalaida bt Talib1, Dr

Norhayati bt. Zakaria1, Dr Shahrul Azam bin

Abdullah2, Hashim bin Abdullah3

1 Politeknik Banting Selangor, Jalan Sultan

Abdul Samad, 42700 Banting, Selangor,

Malaysia. 2 Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam,

Selangor, Malaysia. 3 Oriental Summit Industries Sdn. Bhd. Seksyen

28, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The use of advanced high strength steels as a metal

in sheet metal forming in automotive industry

currently has been increased where Advanced

High Strength Steel (AHSS) especially Dual Phase

(DP590) Steels have gained a great attention due

to a combination of high strength and good

formability. However, one of the major constraints

in forming AHSS is the occurrence of high spring

back caused by elastic relaxation after loading,

which causes illness-fitting in part assembly and

geometric deviation of the intended design. Spring

back is the main problem of defect that occurs at

sheet metal after the bending process which

creates problems for the parts during the assembly.

This paper presents an investigation the effect of

spring back on bending test of Dual Phase Steel

(DP590). Punch travel and thickness are among

factors affecting the spring back behavior. Various

parameter value; punch radius (5mm), die radius

(5mm), die gap (70mm), thickness of specimen

1mm and 2mm, punch travel/stroke (25%, 50%,

75%, 100%) from 20 mm depth, punch speed

(2mm/min) and Orientation of sheet cutting, which

is in rolling (00°), diagonal (45°) and

transverse (90°). From the analysis of V-

bending test punch travel, thickness and

orientation of sheet cutting are significant factor

that affecting the spring back phenomena. The

result form this experiment could be useful for

design engineers and manufacturing engineers to

make improvement of predict the spring back

behavior and also to understanding the material

properties of AHSS in order to eliminate spring

back and achieve good final product.

KEYWORDS: DP590, Dual Phase Steel, Spring

Back, Bending Test, Punch Travel, Orientation of

Sheet


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An Investigation on Benefits and Future Expectation of Industrialised Building

System (IBS) Implementation in Construction Practices

Hassan Ismail1, Zainal Abidin Akasah2,

Sasitharan Nagapan3 & Azme Khamis3 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik

Melaka 2Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering,

Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia, Parit

Raja, Johor 3Faculty of Science,Technology & Human

Development, Universiti Tun Hussien Onn

Malaysia, Parit Raja, Johor

ABSTRACT

Industrialised Building System (IBS) is well

known in many developing countries due to the

benefits that can be derived from its applications

in construction projects. However, the low

percentage of IBS usage may be due to lack of

awareness and knowledge about IBS among many

professionals. There may be factors that contribute

to a lack of interest from the client towards IBS.

The aim of this study is to improve the application

of IBS particularly in private construction projects

in Malaysia by determining the benefits and

expectation on application of IBS in private

construction projects. This study adopts a

quantitative method using questionnaires that were

sent to 35 construction firms as a sampling frame.

Finally, the finding of this study hopefully could

assist professional parties in construction industry

in providing a better ground knowledge for

improving decisions making to achieve the

success of IBS construction projects

implementation and also this study will achieved

the project objectives in terms of predetermined

objectives that are mostly within the time,

specified budget and standard quality.

KEYWORDS: Industrialised Building System

(IBS), Client Perspective, IBS Application,

Private Projects, Success Criteria

Polynomial Interpolation in Matlab

Siti Hawa Binti Aziz and Zuliana Bt Abdul

Mutalib

Mathematics, Science & Computer Department,



Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The problem of constructing such a continuous

function is called data fitting. Many times, data

given only at discrete points. With interpolation,

we seek a function that allows us to approximate

f(x) such that functional values between the

original data set values may be determined. The

process of finding such a polynomial is called

interpolation and one of the most important

approaches used are Lagrange interpolating

formula. In this study, researcher determining the

polynomial interpolation by using Lagrange

interpolating formula. Then, a mathematical

modelling was built by using MATLAB

programming to determine the polynomial

interpolation for a given points using the Lagrange

method. The result of the study showed that the

manual calculating and the MATLAB

mathematical modelling will give the same answer

for evaluated x and graph.

KEYWORDS : Data fitting, Polynomial,

Interpolation, Lagrange interpolating formula,

MATLAB

Investigation and Failure Analysis for

Camshaft

Abd Halim Bin Mahat1, Mohamad Hafiz Bin

Saleh1 and Mohd ‘Akashah Bin Fauthan2 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Melaka

Polythecnic

No 2 Jalan PPM 10, Plaza Pandan Malim ,

75250, Melaka, Malaysia 2Machine Design Section, Sirim Bhd

1, Persiaran Dato' Menteri, P.O. Box 7035,

Section 2, 40700 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The main objective of writing this report on the

failure of crankshaft is to investigate the


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characteristic of crankshaft after experienced

complex of loading in a long period of services.

Crankshaft is an important engine component of

internal combustion engine with complex

geometry which is subjected to fluctuating or

cyclic loads often resulting in fatigue failures. The

sudden failure of crankshaft made researchers and

academia to investigate the problem. Accurate

investigation of fatigue life is very important to

insure safety of components and its reliability.

This report presents an investigation on crankshaft

by performing important experimental techniques.

Hardness of the camshaft and bending test has

been done to get the some characteristic of the

camshaft. Last but not least, by using scanning

electron microscopy, the microstructure of the

fractured camshaft had been investigated.

Discussion on preventing from failure on camshaft

is also presented in this report.

KEYWORDS: Crankshaft, Failure, Bending Test,

Hardness

Exploring Engineering Students’ Views on

Learning English for TVET Using Mooc

S. Thivviyah Sanmugam and Liyana Ibrahim

General Studies Department, Politeknik Banting

Selangor,

Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, 42700, Banting,

Selangor, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

This study aims to explore engineering students’

views on learning English for TVET via MOOC in

a Malaysian polytechnic. Specifically, the study

explored engineering students’ views related to

MOOC instructional elements namely course

resources, active learning, monitoring learning,

meaningful connection, interaction and intended

perception. A total of 102 engineering students

participated in the study and they were asked to

respond to a 32-statement questionnaire using

Google Docs. The results of this study highlights

the importance of understanding students’ views

on MOOC instructional elements that may

influence educators’ motivation to utilize and

develop constructivist MOOCs

KEYWORDS: MOOC, English for TVET,

engineering students’ views

Effect of Windscreen Glass Waste Powder

(WGWP) Mortar on Water Absorption

Nik Anisah Nik Ngah 1, Mohamad Awang2 ,

Kartini Kamaruddin3 1Kolej Komuniti Kuala Terengganu, Jalan

Tengku Ampuan Mariam,

20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul

Iman, Malaysia.

2School of Ocean Engineering, Universiti

Malaysia Terengganu,

21030 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Darul

Iman, Malaysia. 3Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti

Teknologi Mara,

40450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan,

Malaysia

ABSTRACT


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Diverting waste material from landfill sites has a

big implication for the creation of new markets

and has environmental benefits through offsetting

the need for the extraction of raw materials.

Besides, the major attention especially in

construction industry is the problem to make

natural resources sustainable for three to four

decades in future. However, in this study finely

glass powder with pozzolanic properties is found

to be a partial replacement for cement and can acts

as filler in the microstructure of a mortar block.

Thus, a study was conducted to see the effects of

various proportions of windscreen glass waste

powder (WGWP) in determining the degree of

water absorption on mortar incorporated with

WGWP and to determine the optimum

replacement to the ordinary Portland cement

(OPC) with WGWP. Several compositions of

WGWP (0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by cement

weight) of mortar cube sample were prepared and

cured at 7, 28 and 60 days to undergo a water

absorption test. From this research, it shows that

the use of WGWP was found to be the best features

pozzolanic enough to use as a partial replacement

for cement and it can reduced the pores of mortar

by blocking the large voids in the hydrated cement

paste through pozzolanic reaction. In the term of

water absorption, the lowest reading was achieved

in 15% and it can be said that 15% replacement is

the optimum replacement of OPC.

KEYWORDS: cement replacement, windscreen

glass waste powder, pozzolanic, absorption.

Introduction to Massive Open Online

Course (MOOC): The Issues and

Challenges Using MOOC as A Teaching

and Learning Method in Malaysian

Polytechnic

Rozilawati Shaari¹, Yusdi Ismail² dan Roseline

Anak Kok³

Jabatan Pelancongan dan Hospitaliti, Politeknik

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,

[email protected], [email protected] and

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

The flipped classroom concept of teaching and

learning is very important nowadays characterized

by online education. Massive Open Online Course

(MOOC) is one of the platforms that able to

upgrade more systematic and entertaining

teaching, and learning methods for having

components such as forum space, activities, e-

notes and videos. Freedom to follow the courses

found in MOOC makes this platform unlimited

globally. Thus, this study carried out to give an

introduction on the functions (MOOC), issues and

challenges arising in developing the course using

the MOOC platform at Polytechnic Malaysia.

Therefore, this paper is able to enlighten the use of

MOOC in assisting the Teaching and Learning

(T&L) process more effectively in line with the

latest technological developments. The result of

the study expected to be a reference and

suggestion to Malaysian Polytechnic instructors

using the MOOC as a teaching tools aid that is

relevant to the 21st century learning with the aim

of cultivating blended learning and flipped

classroom through the implementation of the

Technology-Enable Collaborative (TeCC)

classroom.

KEYWORDS: Massive Open Online Course,

teaching and learning, online learning.

The Effects of Pad Wear on Disc Brake

Squeal

Ahmad Razimi Mat Lazim 1, a, *, Mohd Taufik

Rezza Bin Mohd Foudzi1, b, Abd Rahim Abu

Bakar 3, c and Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid 3, d 1Politeknik Nilai, Kompleks Pendidikan Badar

Enstek, 71760 Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan,

Malaysia, 2Department of Automotive

Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM

Skudai, Malaysia a*[email protected],

[email protected],



ABSTRACT

Squeal can be a major problem in the development

of an automotive disc brake system and large

efforts have been made to reduce the squeal

tendency. Brake squeal is a noise emanating from





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car disc brakes that excites due to one or more

mechanisms such as mode coupling, stick-slip,

hammering and sprag-slip. In the effort to satisfy

customer expectation on minimal noise and

vibration, high and stable friction and low wear

rate at pad and disc, this paper investigates the

effects of brake pad wear on squeal generation.

The squeal experiment will be held on a high

frequency of squeal which up to 10 kHz. Four pairs

of a non-asbestos organic (NAO) brake pad will be

tested on a brake dynamometer test rig. The wear

behavior of the brake pad will be analyzed through

microscopic techniques using Scanning Electron

Microscope (SEM), Field-Emission Scanning

Electron Microscope (FESEM) with EDX, and X-

Ray Diffraction

KEYWORDS: Squeal, brake pad, wear,

SEM, FESEM, EDX, XRD

Market Orientation Practices among

Micro-Sized Enterprises: A Descriptive

Evidence using MKTOR Scale

Dzulkarnain Musa¹ & Muhd Zaki Mustapha² &

Azrul Nizam Abdul Aziz³

¹³Department of Commerce, Polytechnic Tuanku

Syed Sirajuddin, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

Email: ¹[email protected],

³[email protected]

²Department of Student Affairs, Polytechnic Port

Dickson, 70150 Port Dickon, Negeri Sembilan,

Malaysia


ABSTRACT

Previous studies have found that market

orientation practices were important in benefiting

the continuity of the business firms. In this regard,

the study tries to focus on the market orientation

practices using MKTOR scale including customer

orientation, competitor orientation and

coordination between functions. The survey type

of study was carried out among 136 micro-sized

enterprises in Perlis and grouped into four major

towns using stratified random sampling technique.

Results from the descriptive analysis were shown

that the mean value for the three market

orientation constructs was at medium high level.

The issue gives an overview of moderate market

orientation practices amongst such enterprises.

This finding provides useful enlightenment to

micro-sized enterprises and related parties in

developing the business in the future. Some

implications to the related parties and future

suggestions were discussed.

KEYWORDS: Market orientation, MKTOR

scale, micro-sized enterprises.

Factors that Influence Anxiety in Learning

English Speaking Skills among PTSS

Students

Siti Nurfirdaus Mohd Nasir and Nur Hartini

Harun

General Studies Department, Politeknik Tuanku

Syed Sirajuddin, Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

ABSTRACT

This study intended to identify factors that

influence anxiety in learning English speaking

skills among PTSS students. The study focused on

the factors in learning English as a second

language and was conducted in order to answer 24

items related to the topic. 30 students were given a

set of questionnaire to determine the students’

tendency towards the target factors. The

descriptive analysis showed the highest percentage

was where the students start to panic when they



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have to speak without preparation in language

class (78%). However, it was a surprise when the

least number of students answered they felt more

nervous in their English language class than in

other subject classes (28%). Finally, there are

several actions to be taken by the researchers

mentioned in this research to overcome language

anxiety among DHK students

A Study of APACC Integrated

Management System (AIMS) in Planning,

Implementing and Reviewing for

Continously Improvement in Preparation

for the APACC Accreditation Audit.

Normah bt Cheman

Department of Mechanical Engineering

[email protected]

Munawira binti Saharani

Department of General Studies

[email protected]

Zaiton bt Arifin

Department of Electrical Engineering

[email protected]

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah,

Jitra, Kedah

ABSTRACT

Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification

Commission (APACC) is a particular accreditation

used for TVET institution. The achievement of

obtaining Level III-Gold status by a TVET-based

educational institution directly proved that the

polytechnic system has been able to achieve

international standards. It also proven that

graduates of polytechnic system are able to

compete in the global market. The achievement

also coincided with polytechnic planning to

achieve the fourth successive of 2015 Education

Blueprint (Higher Education) in producing high

quality Technical Education and Vocational

Training (TVET) graduates. Hence, POLIMAS

has built a comprehensive and applicable planning

model. In this regard, this quantitative and

qualitative study is conducted to evaluate the

effectiveness of APACC Integrated Management

System (AIMS) in planning, implementing,

reviewing and performing enhancements in

preparation for the APACC accreditation audit.

This study also gives importance to the

organization to achieve its objectives. The basic

objective of assessment is to identify the

effectiveness of media use through the accuracy of

time management of APACC activities and to

compare the achievements group works. The result

shows the concept of AIMS which includes TQM,

Deming and the use of ICT as a medium of

information and communications delivery has put

POLIMAS at the GOLD status accreditation.

KEYWORDS: APACC, AIMS application, TQM,

Deming theory.

Industry Participation in Assessing Work

Based Learning (WBL) Students of Diploma in Video And Film Study (DDV)

Azizah Siron

Department of Visual and Communication,

Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor, 13300 Tasek

Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Having a knowledgeable and highly skilled

human capital is a crucial factor for Malaysia to

transform its economy towards achieving high-

income status by the year 2020. Currently,



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Malaysia government policy towards the

globalization era which will cover four programs

namely; investment literacy, Malaysia Women

Made, Impact 4 Humanity and Industrial

Revolution 4.0. Recognizing that need, the

government continues to strive to increase the

number of students enrolment in local public

institutions of higher learning in all areas and level

of study. However, the increasing number of

graduates is insufficient without completing them

with current skills required by industry and

employers. Therefore, studies on graduate

marketability from employer's perspective are

important to enable local public and private

institutions of higher learning to understand the

current needs of the industry. This study conducted

to identify the level of students’ achievement in

pursuing study through Work Based Learning. A

year attachment in industry actually to gives real

exposure and experience to the students in order to

create job creator compared to job seekers among

politeknik graduates. Entrepreneurship program

conducted towards the students in politeknik helps

students to foster their interest to be a job provider

or entrepreneur. This study is conducted on the

industry partner who has been appointed as a

supervisor to Politeknik METrO Tasek Gelugor

(PMTG) students, who undergo practical training

in Work Based Learning (WBL) Mode. Students

are attached to the local production company, and

education institutions related to the video and film

studies disciplines. The industrial partner will

supervise the students for a year. Tools used by

industry to evaluate students who undergo WBL

was distributed by PMTG and industrial panel will

monitor students’ performance while completing

their WBL. The respondents of this study consist

of 16 commercial production company, 8

government institution/organization and 8 from

local broadcasting company. 30 students of

Diploma in Video and Film Study (DDV), the first

PMTG cohort who are currently undergoing WBL

training from November 2016 to September 2017.

Result shows 58% of the students gained 3-4

marks on professional ethics and impression. 30%

students gained 3-4 marks on achievement in

communication skills. 50% students gained 4

marks for safety practicing during WBL. And 48%

students attained 4 marks for personnel and social

skills. Lecturer should be prepared professionally

so they can serve well the students to increase

number of satisfaction among industrial partner

especially on communication and language

proficiency. Therefore lecturer itself should

increase their social skills because it proactively

help students, develop greater social competence,

and help to ensure positive short and long term

academic and personal outcomes for students.

Therefore, polytechnic as a higher level institution

can achieve beneficial teaching and archive work

satisfaction among academic staff in producing

good product to meet the industry requirement. So

then the target of higher education ministry can be

fulfilled.

KEYWORDS: Video and Film study,

Work-Based Learning, Industry

Assessment

Students Perception to Aero Intel Mobile

Application in Learning Aircraft Airframe

Norisza Dalila Ismail

Aircraft Maintenance Department, Politeknik

Banting Selangor, Persiaran Ilmu, Jalan Sultan

Abdul Samad, 42700 Banting, Selangor,

Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

Aero Intel mobile application (mobile app) is an

interactive learning application which is specific

to aircraft airframe providing information to help

aircraft maintenance engineering students. The

objective for this study is to investigate students’

perceptions towards Aero Intel mobile app.

Quantitative study using questionnaires have

involved 78 respondents of semester 1 students of

Diploma Engineering of Aircraft Maintenance

from Politeknik Banting Selangor. The

questionnaires constructed about ownership of


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smartphone, frequency use of type of apps, are

they interested to download educational app and

most importantly, students’ perceptions after

exploring the Aero Intel mobile app. All

respondents owned smartphones and 97.4%

interested to use apps for academic purposes. The

data obtained were analyzed using Statistical

Package for Social Science (SPSS). The finding

results revealed the students have positive

perception towards Aero Intel mobile

application. Thus, the use of this application is

expected to help students’ understanding in

aircraft airframe and various feedbacks given

to encourage educator as the developer to

explore and improving development of mobile

app for diverse needs in teaching and learning.

KEYWORDS: Aero Intel, Mobile Apps,

Aircraft airframe, Students’ perception

Employment Trends of Graduates in

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic

Ruziana Mohamad Rasli and Azmiah Aziz


Communication


Pauh Putra, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

Emy Hazlinda Muhammad Ridzwan


Communication

Balik Pulau Polytechnic

Pinang Nirai Mukim 6, 11000 Balik Pulau,

Penang, Malaysia

Roznim Mohamad Rasli

Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative Industry

Sultan Idris Educational University

35900 Tanjong Malim

Perak, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this paper is to analyses the

employment trends of graduates in Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin Polytechnic (PTSS) in 10 years. There

are several elements that will be discussed in this

papers such as the number of graduates from 2007

to 2017, graduates’ gender, programs,

employment status, employment groups, wages,

and the reasons why some of the graduates are

unemployed. For this research, the data was

downloaded from Graduates Tracer Study

(www.graduan.mohe.gov.my). Based on the data

downloaded, SPSS was used to analyze the data.

For 10 years, (PTSS) had produced a total of 9077

graduates and based on the data, 6152 graduates

(67.68%) had been employed within the time they

completed their studies and their convocation. It is

summarized that, majority of diploma graduates

had around RM1001-RM1500 monthly wages and

most of them are in permanent jobs. Most of the

students work in private sectors, followed by

multinational private and government. This paper

not only focus on the graduates who are employed

but also study on the reasons why some of the

graduates are unemployed. Since employment is

important not only to graduates, it is hoped that

this paper can give complete information on the

employment trends in PTSS. For future works, a

detailed analysis will be done on the comparison

of graduates based on their fields and departments.

KEYWORDS: Graduates’ Employment,

Graduate Tracer Study, Trends, Tuanku

Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic

Gamification in Programming: Does

Gamification Increase Student’s Motivation?

Rosmawati Jaafar and Noor Hanim Ismail

Information Technology & Communication

Department, Seberang Perai Polytechnic 13500

Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Commerce Department, Tuanku Sultanah

Bahiyah Polytechnic 09000 Kulim, Kedah,

Malaysia.

http://www.graduan.mohe.gov.my/


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ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the effect of

gamification on student motivation for Basic

Programming course offered to Diploma of Digital

Technology’students in one of the Polytechnics in

northern Malaysia. This study was conducted to

investigate the students’motivation through the

approach of gamification compared with the

students’ motivation through the existing learning

method without the application of gamification.

The design of this study was quasi-experimental

and it was divided into two groups namely the

control group and the experimental group. Student

motivation was measured using the questionnaire

adapted from the ARCS Model (Attention,

Relevant, Confidence and Satisfaction) by Keller.

The duration of treatment given to the student was

three weeks and the sample consisted of sixty

students. The results from the t-test analysis

showed that there were significant differences in

student motivation before and after receiving

treatment and students in gamified learning

approach was motivated than those in non-

gamified learning approach. Overall, this result

proves that gamification to have a good impact on

student motivation and further research is needed

to explore more on the implementation of

gamification in a classroom with longer duration

by focusing on the application of specific game

elements and investigate its effectiveness.

KEYWORDS: Gamification, Motivation,

Programming

The Development of a Power Recycling

Prototype for Renewable Energy using Dc

Motor

Wan Nor Shela Ezwane Wan Jusoh*1, Md Razak

Daud, Mohamad2 Sulhi Bin Mohamad3 1 [email protected], Politeknik Tuanku Sultanah

Bahiyah, Mechanical Department, 09000 Kulim,

Kedah, Malaysia. 2 [email protected], Politeknik Tuanku

Sultanah Bahiyah, Mechanical Department,

09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia.

3 [email protected], Universiti Teknikal

Malaysia Melaka,Faculty of Electrical

Engineering, 76100 Melaka, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

Energy consumption is an important part of life

today because without the power a work cannot be

done. The energy used today will be lost or waste

without renewable energy or power recycle back.

In reality, energy use has always had a noticeable

impact on the environment. Overconsumption of

energy is the main trigger for the global warming

that is now threatening to cause devastation in

many areas of the world. Each year, electricity

consumption in Malaysia is always an increase.

This can contribute to the occurrence of global

warming. This project will be designed for

renewable energy or recycle power to avoid waste

of energy from lost. Also, this project consider

regarding the Green Technology without polluting

the environment. The objective is to develop a

prototype or hardware that aims to renewable

energy using the 12V DC Motor as a generator

which is use rear shaft of table fan as a medium to

drive the 12V DC Motor and also to analyze the

power consumption of table fan before and after

install with hardware. The methods used to design

the connector and DC motor holder is using a

solidwork software, then construct the circuit

simulation using a proteus software and also use a

microcontroller PIC16F877A as a controller. The

result obtained from the testing and experiments by

integrating the hardware part, electrical part and

software part. Finally, with the development of a

power recycling prototype for renewable energy

using DC Motor application, the wasted energy can

be reused from conversion to other energy and

energy can be used as renewable energy. KEYWORDS: renewable energy; electricity

consumption

Are Soft Skills Required for Accounting

Students in Future Career?

Syaiful Baharee Jaafar

Commerce Department, Politeknik Tuanku

Sultanah Bahiyah





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Kulim Hi-Tech Park, 09600 Kedah, Malaysia

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Nowadays, business is very challenging and

competitive, so it requires employers to hire

multitasking employees. Therefore, students

should be learning soft skills linked with

industrial requirements. Accounting students

should have added value, such as good soft skills,

which may lead to higher employability. Higher

education institutions need to play a role to

provide a curriculum that emphasizes soft skills

such as communication skills, time management,

and problem solving. This study discusses these

skills for accounting graduates during their

studies at higher education institutions. Without

better soft skills, it is very tough for future

accountants to be hired. Higher employability

linked with better soft skills may enhance the

public’s perception of the accounting field.

KEYWORDS: Soft skills, Higher Education

Institutions, Curriculum

Public Private Partnership (PPP) in

Malaysia

Mahirah bt Rafie, Saiful bin Mohamed Shuib

Jabatan Pelancongan dan Hospitaliti,

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, 02600 Arau,

Perlis

ABSTRACT

Public Private Partnership (PPP) is not a new

method of development in a country. In Malaysia,

concept of PPP had been used almost four decades

after Malaysian Incorporated Policy had been

introduced by the government. The objectives of

this present study is to scrutinize defining the

concept of PPP, the evolution of implementation

PPP, and also characteristic and criteria of PPP

based on Public Private Partnership Guidelines.

This paper also examines the potential benefits of

PPP implementation in Malaysia based on the

previous study. Last but not least, issues and

recommendation for future study has been

suggested to enhance PPP implementation project.

KEYWORDS: Public Private Partnership,

Privatization, Benefit and Risk, PPP

Implementation, Economy, Evolution of Public

Private Partnership

English for Occupational Purposes: The

Needs and Expectations of The Technical

Instructors at a Malaysian Polytechnic

Santhy Subbarau

Politeknik Banting Selangor, Persiaran Ilmu,

Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Malaysia

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

The paper addresses the English Language needs

and expectations of technical lecturers at a

Malaysian polytechnic in using English as a

medium of instruction in teaching technical

subjects. Five (5) higher management officers and

forty (40) lecturers cum instructors from two

departments were the samples to investigate their

linguistic needs and wants in order to teach content

subjects in English using a need analysis.

Questionnaires were administered on the 40

lecturers whereas interview sessions were

conducted on the 5 higher management officers to

elicit information on their expectations for the

lecturers in terms of using English for teaching.




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The findings would be able provide essential input

to design and implement seemingly appropriate

training programmes for the technical lecturers of

the polytechnic.

KEYWORDS: English for Occupational

Purposes, Needs analysis, English medium

instruction, Technical Instructors

Using Game and Constructivist Approach

to Improve Students’ Mental Model in Programming

Hawariyah bt Rahim1, Halimah Badioze Zaman2,

Azlina Ahmad3, Nazlena Mohamad Ali4 1Jabatan Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi,

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis,

Malaysia 2,3,4 Institute of Visual Informatics, UKM

Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Programming is a cognitively challenging subject.

Hence, good instructional strategies and tools are

important in providing the student optimal guides

and learning support. Interviews with experts were

conducted to identify major problems in the

teaching and learning programming. The

quantitative finding identifies that problem-

solving is a major problem experienced when

teaching and learning programming language.

This paper describes how problem-solving skill

can be developed by a viable mental model to help

students in learning programming. In addition, the

qualitative findings provide information about the

current methods used to teach programming

language and recommend visualization programs

and games as learning tools to improve the current

learning and teaching methods. Furthermore, this

paper proposed a solution based on game and

constructivist approach as a tool to improve

students’ mental model in learning programming.

KEYWORDS: Programming difficulties, problem

solving, mental models, constructivist approach,

games.

The Effectiveness of Active Learning

among Information Technology Student in


Ruziana Mohamad Rasli

Mime Azrina Jaafar

Hafizah Abdullah @ Ali


Communication


Pauh Putra, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

This paper will discuss on the effectiveness of

active learning among IT student in Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin Polytechnic. A total of 81 semester four

students were involved in this research. Due to the

many advantages of active learning in education,

the student were divided into small group

discussion and were given instructions to discuss

on the ideas of their final year project. From 81

student, around 25 small groups were created and

students were given time to prepare on the ideas

and information related to the project. Once the

groups completed the time given, each group need

to do a short presentation discussing all the major

important project information. During this session,


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students are actively involved and the instructor

only monitor the class. After the presentation

session, student is given a questionnaire to find out

on the effectiveness of the session and how do they

perform in the session. The questionnaire is then

being analyzed using SPSS descriptive analysis.

Compared to traditional learning methods, the

results gathered showed that active learning

provide positive effect on the learning process.

Students are more actively involved in the class

with better communication skills, better

cooperation within the group mate, can think

creatively and can manage time easily. In the

future different active learning activities will be

explored to find which activities provides better

performance in the IT learning process.

KEYWORDS: Active Learning, Information

Technology, Effectiveness, Small group

Discussions

Promoting Entrepreneurial Competencies via Education:

Is Malaysian Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Education Effective?

Asliza Yusoff

Department of Commerce, Politeknik Sultan

Azlan Shah, 35950 Behrang Stesen, Perak,

Malaysia ABSTRACT

Malaysian Polytechnics have been actively

participating in providing entrepreneurship

education (EE) and training to improve basic

skills and encourage self-employment among its

graduates. Sadly, a scrutiny of the available

literature suggests that Malaysian polytechnic

entrepreneurship education (MPEE) is ineffective

as it failed to inculcate entrepreneurial spirit

among the students as they were not embedded

with enterprising knowledge, business skills and

attributes during their study in polytechnics.

However, these findings obviously demand

further clarification. First, although

entrepreneurship is indeed a very long process

and cannot be created overnight, previous studies

measured the effectiveness of MPEE by looking

into students’ readiness for entrepreneurship.

Although scholars have argued that

entrepreneurial readiness or intention is the

proximal determinant of entrepreneurial

behaviour, intention alone is not enough in

measuring entrepreneurship as it does not lead to

immediate action. Second, both studies missed to

apply the regression method in their analysis to

investigate the impact MPEE on students’

entrepreneurial development, leaving both

theoretical and methodological gaps to be filled

by the current study. Based on this justifications,

this study proposes that the effectiveness of

MPEE can be studied by looking at how it creates

students’ intellectual capital, which is the asset

that are garnered from an investment in EE, and

students’ entrepreneurial behaviour via a

longitudinal design. This effort is deemed

important since understanding the effectiveness

of MPEE will bring substantial value to the

overall educational, economic, and societal well-

being in the long run. The significance of this

study lies in its effort to reveal the effectiveness

of MPEE by investigating its impact on ‘the other

side’ of entrepreneurial intention, which is its

behavioural aspect.

KEYWORDS: Malaysian Polytechnic,

Entrepreneurship education, Intellectual

capital, Entrepreneurial behavior,

Entrepreneurial competencies

The Elements of Interpersonal Skills

Practiced by Excellent Lecturers of

Islamic Education in Support of The

Implementation of TVET in Polytechnics

Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Noor1 (Corresponding

Author), and Amir Fariz Che Man2 1,2, Jabatan Pengajian Am Politeknik Ungku

Omar, Ipoh, Perak.

[email protected] /


ABSTRACT

This paper aims at discussing the type of

Intrapersonal skills acquired by Excellent Lecturer

of Islamic Education (ELIE) in polytechnics. This

study involved interviews with six ELIE from


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three polytechnics in Malaysia. Interviews were

then managed through N'Vivo version 7.0 to

produce themes and matrix tables related to the

types of skills that were practiced both during

teaching and learning (T&L) inside and outside

classroom. The findings show that there are

several types of interpersonal skills that can be

practiced along T&L in polytechnics, such as

recognizing self-ability, thinking and problem

solving skills, self-motivation and achieving

personal satisfaction.

KEYWORDS: Intrapersonal skills, Excellent

Lecturer of Islamic Education, Polytechnics

Students’ Achievement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training

(TVET) Learning Outcomes for Dpb5023 Introduction to Research Methodology

Course

Nurul Huda Binti Yahya, Noorashikin bt Harun

@ Che Ani, Multazimah binti Mat Daud

Commerce Department

Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah,

Kedah, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

The Technical and Vocational Education and

Training (TVET) education system in the

Malaysian Polytechnic includes course goals and

objectives as key components in all of their

syllabus. In each individual courses in its syllabus

comes with their specific course learning

outcomes (CLOs) that must be achieved by the

students. This study aims to report whether the

students who attends the DPB5023 Introduction to

Research Methodology attains the aspects of

general objectives and course learning outcomes

(CLOs) The study uses the entry-exit survey

which consist of 58 students as samples. The study

finds that the students are able to achieve the goals

and general objectives of the course.

KEYWORDS: TVET, entry-exit, goals,

outcomes

Nurturing Creativity in Tourism Project –

A Case in PTSS

Norlili Juwita Arshad

Tourism and Hospitality Department

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Perlis,

Malaysia

Email: [email protected];

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this paper is to explore the

implementation of creative classroom or creative

pedagogy in assisting the tourism students to

produce a creative outcomes as part of their

assessment in campus. The research is conducted

in Tourism Management Unit of Tourism and

Hospitality Department, Politeknik Tuanku Syed

Sirajuddin (PTSS). This study explores the

implementation of creative pedagogy elements,

namely creative teaching, teaching for creativity

and creative learning. The three elements are able

to generate the creative qualities among students.

The results show that, creative pedagogy has been

implemented in the teaching and learning process.

Students are given the opportunities to explore the

resources and to express the new ideas in



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producing their creative outcome. However,

students are restricted in demonstrating their

autonomy and empowerment in the classroom.

By nurturing creativity, students are believed to

possess the creative qualities that are needed by

21st century industries and employers.

Furthermore, the creative qualities enable the

students’ ability to think and act creatively to

generate for new ideas and hence, that will lead to

enhancement of service especially for this case,

the tourism service in Perlis.

KEYWORDS: creative pedagogy, creative

teaching, teaching for creativity, creative

learning.

The Importance of Takaful (Islamic

Insurance) among Commerce Department

Staff in Polimas

Multazimah binti Mat Daud and Noorashikin

binti Harun

Lecturer of Commerce Department,


Jitra, Kedah

ABSTRACT

Takaful insurance has the same function as the

conventional insurance. However, both are

different in term of operation. Takaful is a type of

Islamic insurance, where member contribute

money into a pooling system in order to guarantee

each other against losses or damage that may

inflict upon any of them by contributing as tabarru

or donation in the Takaful funds. Takaful branded

insurance is based on sharia, Islamic religious law

and explain how it is the responsibility of

individuals to corporate and protect each other.

Takaful insurance is very important for us because

it is for our future. Purchasing the insurance is the

good idea. This paper attempt to determine the

importance Takaful insurance toward people

especially parents, using Polimas staff from

commerce department as respondent. The

researcher intends to determine the importance

Takaful insurance based on independent variable;

protection, product feature, saving and services

quality. It important to make sure that their

customer always exceed their expectation toward

takaful and its product. The objective of this

research is to identify the important level of

Takaful insurance among commerce department

staff, determine the most factor that influence

commerce department staff to purchase Takaful

insurance and identify the commerce department

staff expectation towards Takaful insurance. This

research is an exploratory by using quantitative

method. The purpose of the research was designed

to measure the importance Takaful (Islamic

insurance) towards commerce department staff in


(POLIMAS). This research were analyzed by

descriptive analysis on the questionnaire that

relevant with our objective base on independent

and dependent variable. This research employed a

population of commerce department staff were

chosen as a sample of research randomly. Total

sample chosen is based on Krejcie and Margon

table (1970).

KEYWORDS: Takaful insurance, takaful

protection, product feature, savings and

services quality

Innate Factors: The Importance on

Earnings Quality in Malaysia

Laila binti Musa and Azizee bin Aziz

Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin,

Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

ABSTRACT

Innate factors are important determinants of

earnings quality of the firm. Most previous studies

have not emphasized the potential importance of

economic factors individually towards earnings

quality. Therefore, this study aims to examine the

importance of economic factors as determinant

factors of earnings quality in Malaysia’s different

economic circumstances, that is before and after

the 2008 global financial crisis. The data


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collection was made through 2,549 firm year

observed data consisting of 728 listed companies

in Bursa Malaysia from the year 2006 until year

2010. Data collected were analyzed using panel

data regression techniques in determining the

influence of economic factors towards earnings

quality. Measurement of earnings quality is based

on the accrual quality. The results showed that the

firm size, variability of cash flows, length of

operating cycle, incidence of losses and

investment opportunities have a significant

influence in describing earnings quality. On the

other hand variability of sales and capital intensity

proved these factors were not significantly

important in describing earnings quality. Overall,

this study could give a significant contribution to

the literature that innate factors have their own

importance as determinant factors of earnings

quality in Malaysia.

KEYWORDS: earnings quality; innate

factors

User Perceived Sustainablity Performance

of Black Air Gun (BAG)

Zarinah Binti Zaini1

Tuty Binti Kamis2

Dr Faudzi Bin Muhammad3 1Civil Engineering Department,

2Commerce Department

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 3Department of Polytechnic Education

[email protected], [email protected],

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Sustainability is a global aim to balance the rapid

growth of human needs and deterioration of

resources. Towards that, this conceptual paper

explores the sustainability performance of new

techniques to control sewage contamination in

order to prevent foul odors into the habitable space

from drainage network, which is important for the

healthiness and comfort of living environment.

Waste drain pipe is one of the most essential

facilities in building service engineering and it is

important to manage sewage contamination that is

normally blocked by debris which is released

without control particularly by domestic and

commercial buildings, are common and annoying

problem experienced that causes sewage

management to fail. In order to enhance the

sustainability performance of the sewage system,

this research focuses on the innovation of a new

technique to control sewage contamination named

Black Air Gun (BAG). In order to confirm the

performance of BAG, a sustainability performance

indicator is used by using perceived sustainability

performance indicators (PSPI). This indicator

shall serve as the basis for evaluating the impact of

BAG towards sewage contamination control.

Besides that, PSPI is able to address sustainability

issues of using BAG in sewage management.

Adopting PSPI in this study will naturally induce

a sustainable development aimed to improved

people’s quality of life for a long term.

Open Educational Resources (OER) : Implementation in Graduate Employability Skills Training

Muhammad Zubir Bin Mohd Hanifah and Jamri

Bin Kasim



Malaysia.

ABSTRACT

In the digital era, information and

communication technologies is rapidly

changing and consequently influences the

conventional teaching and learning method.

This need to change parallel with the

technologies enhancement. In higher

education Institution (HEI), it is really

important to capture the learning needs of the

students and develop the content by using

innovative resources. Observation from the

recent situation, the Open Educational

Resources (OER) is used for assisting

technical learning and skills enhancement

program for electrical engineering students.





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The students can assess the digital

educational resources anytime and anywhere

outside the campus and supervised by the

lecturers through OER platform. From the

research conducted, the readiness and

acceptance of new teaching & learning

method was obtained by conducting a survey

with a sample of 14 students and 10 lecturers

who involved in this program. The results

indicated that there is a correlation between

the features of OER and student’s skill to

handle digital resources. The success and

challenges of the OER platform has paved the

way for new methods of teaching and

learning outside the confinements of

traditional learning.

KEYWORDS: Open Educational

Resources (OER), Digital Resources, Long

Distance Supervision, Skill Enhancement,

Teaching & Learning.

Design and Development of Gunung Lang Temperature and Humidity Monitoring

System using LoRA Technology

Hasnim Harun and Shazarin Ahmad Zainuddin

Department of Information and Communication

Technology, Ungku Omar Polytechnic,

ABSTRACT

The Internet of Things (IoT) can provide services

to many areas including the environment

monitoring. This paper explores the use of the

LoRa Technology for environment monitoring,

specifically temperature and humidity at Gunung

Lang recreational park at Ipoh Perak Malaysia.

The Lora Technology is been chosen because it

can provide distance and remote monitoring using

Long Range radio frequency before connecting to

the Internet through Internet Gateway. The system

consist of end node temperature and humidity

sensor, Lora Gateway and using The Things

Network (TTN) as a cloud services for logging and

viewing data. The system has been implemented

at Gunung Lang recreational park and was

successful. The test of the distance also been done

to have understanding of the approximation and

the worakable range of the system.

KEYWORDS: LoRa Technology, IoT,

environment monitoring

Pneumatically Powered Toolbox (PPT)

Amaluddin Salihin bin Muhamad, Ibrahim bin

Burhan and Rosmawati binti Othman,

Department of Aircrawft Maintenance, Politeknik

Banting Selangor, Persiaran Ilmu, Jalan Sultan

Abdul Samad, 42700, Banting, Selangor DE,

ABSTRACT

The main idea of this project is to help the

maintenance personnel who is working in small

aircraft hangar where they have their own toolbox

with power source. When working away from tool

crib, they needed a toolbox that can be equipped

with precise tools and power source. The invention

of this product basically is an improved design of

the normal toolbox that equip with built-in air

compressor and power source. The source of the

air compressor is a battery, which is charged by

solar energy for continuous power source. The

solar panel compartment is foldable to reduce the

size the toolbox and ensure the toolbox is not hot

while exposed to sunlight for battery

recharging or off hangar working period.

Every tool inside the toolbox is divided into

few partitions to organize and enable easy

access to the tools that needed to do their task.

Besides that, built-in an air compressor in the

toolbox used to powered up the air tools

without using longer pneumatic hoses which

may cause hazards. The objective of this

innovation is to design and built the PPT. PPT


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maximizes the use of toolbox for minor

servicing repair and also can be implemented

for education purpose.

Premier Polytechnics Brand Image:

A Cross-Sectional Study

Noordini binti Abdullah

Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

40150 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Branding is part of the promotional aspect of

marketing and is extremely important to the

image, reputation, and success of an organization

or institutions. Successful branding would help to

attract and retain students at the institution.

Polytechnics need to market themselves in order

to attract students. To compete in the current

marketplace, polytechnics management has to find

effective approaches to attract students including

adopting and practicing the culture of quality

across all aspects of their activities. As part of

strategies, three polytechnics have been selected

as the nation’s premier polytechnics. The three

institutions chosen are PSA (Selangor), PUO

(Perak) and PIS (Johor). The three premier

polytechnics are said to focus on technical

programmes in niche fields which address the

needs of the services industry. Centres of

technology which serve as hubs of reference,

research and international collaboration will also

be established in the premier polytechnics. It is

apparent that the establishment of a premier

polytechnic focuses on developing a distinctive

image whilst maintaining the institution’s

competitive advantage. Implicitly premier

polytechnics are formed significantly for

advancing the socio-economic progress of a

nation, particularly through its human resource

development. Furthermore, it is hoped that

premier polytechnic would become competitive

and resilient enough to be among the best

institutions in the world. This paper reports on the

perceived brand image of premier polytechnics

among students. The main objective is to develop

a model of premier polytechnics brand image

which is capable to make polytechnics the

preferred choice of students. In addition, this

research identifies key dimensions necessary to

evaluate brand image. This study is perhaps one of

the first to investigate determinants of premier

polytechnics brand image which will provide

insights on how the premier polytechnics could

improve their brand images

KEYWORDS: Premier Polytechnics, brand

image dimensions and model of premier

polytechnics brand image

Development of E-ACTIVETRANS for Urban Cycling

Bibie Sara Salleh, Zalina Ismail

Polytechynic of Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz

Shah

Persiaran Usahawan, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah

Alam, Selangor

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a development of an expert

system for urban cycling as an advisory in finding

the solution to problems which are normally

solved by human experts. The E-ACTIVETRANS

is developed to help young engineers/planners in

designing a new cycle lane and reallocation the

existing lane in urban areas. This paper focuses on

the design of bicycle facilities whereby the

prototype was developed based on data acquired

from the domain experts who are involved in

bicycle facility module design, as well as the initial

text analysis obtained during the knowledge

acquisition stage. The verification, validation and

the evaluation (VVE) of the system was performed

through a comparison of knowledge content in E-


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ACTIVETRANS based on expert opinion. The

average level of acceptance is 91 percent which

validates the system and knowledge of the experts.

KEYWORDS: Bicycle facilities, E-

ACTIVETRANS, expert system, human experts

Investigation on Vegetable Growth Using

Artificial Sunlight for

Indoor Farming

Kesavan Ulagnathen1,Mu Azzrol B.

Manohar2,Mohd Sharizan B. Mokhtar3,Ahmad

Nizam B. Mohd Jihan4,

Nur Azlyeza Bt Rahman5, 1,2,3,4,5 Politeknik Sandakan Sabah, Sabah,

Malaysia

Correspondence email: [email protected]

ABSTRACT Indoor planting or better known as indoor farming

has become more widely used method as it is able

to provide higher yields throughout the year.

Currently most of the developed country the

shortage of land for agriculture and the time is a

major factor effecting agriculture sector, it is a

global trend. In this technique, one of the most

important things is the use of artificial light

sources to replace the sun at indoor environment.

Although there is still no such light that capable of

replacing the sun completely, but sometimes the

artificial light provides better results. The use of

artificial light in plant cultivation was first began

in 1868 by a Russian botanist Andrei Famintsyn.

The use of artificial light changes according to

current technology from time to time. The results

of previous studies showed similar outcome that

were relied on the capabilities of existing

equipment at that time. In this study, three

different LED color lights, 18W and a luorescent

lamp, 36W were used. The height or growth of the

salad plant was taken for 6 weeks period. At the

end of the study, the height of the salad plant in the

red LED lamp is as high as 10.9cm, followed by

the Blue, White and Yellow Lights, 7.41cm, 7.6cm

and 5.23cm. From the studies it shows different

color lights create an impact on the height growth

of a plant or vegetable. This study is useful for

researchers that focus on indoor farming using

artificial light as a source of sunlight.

KEYWORDS: In door farming, LED lamp,

Fluorescent lamp, Height

Students’ Satisfaction through the

Usability of 2d Virtual Agent Multimedia

Quiz App

Vicneas Muniady1,2, Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad

Ali3 1Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic, 35950 Behrang

Stesen, Perak, Malaysia 2,3 Faculty of Art, Computing and Creative

Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,

Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia.

[email protected],

[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Quizzes are useful assessment method to examine

overall about what has been taught. Quizzes that

created with various interactive way capable to

encourage students' to pay closer attention and

indirectly improve their understanding on the

subject. Therefore, 2D virtual agent multimedia

quiz app was developed. Particularly, 2D female

virtual agent that has native look of Malaysian was

designed to conduct the quiz in the app. The quiz

app contains 20 multiple-choice questions with the

presence of score and time taken to complete the

quiz. The quiz app operates with different

functions through various screens namely home

screen, question screen, feedback screen, hint

screen, reward screen and review screen. The

targeted participants to take this quiz are from

fourth and fifth semester students from electrical

engineering department of polytechnics in

Malaysia. The quiz app was developed based on

theories, principles and literature overview has



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been done. The paper also reports the outcome of

user satisfaction through the conducted usability

test on design, functionality, ease of use,

learnability, satisfaction, outcome and system

reliability of the quiz app.

KEYWORDS: quiz; multimedia quiz app; virtual

agent; usability test


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