...Hanudin Amin; Nor Syakina Jam; Patrick J. Ring Purpose This study examined Muslim civil officers’ cash waqf giving decisions in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach Using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), the effects of the said factors on the decisions were examined using...

...Imran Mehboob Shaikh; Hanudin Amin Purpose This paper aims to apply the theory of interpersonal behaviour (TIB) and its determinants to determine conventional enterprises' intentions toward halal supply chains (HSCs) adoption in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach A survey...

... outreach in Malaysia. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the impact of “Industry 4.0” on the expansion of fintech into cash waqf in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This study uses Rogers' (2003) diffusion of innovation (DOI) model. In addition, a quantitative approach based on structural...

...’ (ASE) model, this study examined the effects of attitude, subjective influence and self-efficacy on qardhul hassan financing acceptance during the pandemic. The sample size was 294 respondents who were all breadwinners and sourced from group bottom 40 or B40 in Malaysia. Findings...

... ethnicity and financial knowledge. Malaysia University students Financial knowledge Sarawak Ethnic differences Financial socialisation The lack of financial literacy is not only confined to developed countries but also of great concern in developing countries like Malaysia. For example...

... nation status. Future replication of smart community project in other parts of Malaysia may need to consider these factors for a comprehensive community development strategy. Originality/value KSC is the first smart city initiative by the government of Malaysia. Besides, primary data were used...

... in influencing ethical judgements of accounting practitioners in Malaysia. Demographic variables included in this study are represented by gender, age, current position and educational qualification. The theory of moral development proposed by Kohlberg (1973 , 1981) and Gilligan (1982) suggests...

...Selamah Abdullah Yusof Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent of financial fragility and its disparity across ethnic groups in Malaysia. Disparities related to income and wealth are major concerns as they breed conflict and social instability. The study also compares...

...Jamal Ali; Norhafezah Yusof; Fadzli Shah Abd. Aziz Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors believed to influence the behavior of 1,042 rice farmers in Malaysia regarding the overuse of pesticides. Frequent overuse of pesticide will have an impact on human health...

...Md. Khaled Saifullah; Fatimah Binti Kari; Azmah Othman Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the socio-economic condition of indigenous households involved in the production of palm oil and natural rubber in Peninsular Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach Discriminant analysis is used...

... Limited Licensed re-use rights only Microfinance Malaysia Institutional logics Developmental financial institutions Social performance management Questions are intensely debated around whether social-oriented institutions or those that provide social programs should engage in measuring...

... surveys conducted among NPOs in Malaysia registered under Registrar of Society. Regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationships between five dimensions of CISs and accountability outcomes. Findings The findings revealed that all five dimensions of CISs (compliance, policies and rules...

.../approach Using primary data collection method, 384 questionnaires were distributed to target respondents comprising of Muslims in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and SmartPLS. Findings The DTPB model is effective in predicting...

...Muzafar Shah Habibullah; Badariah H.Din; Baharom Abdul Hamid Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to relate the quality of governance with crime in Malaysia. The study also identifies the best good governance tool to fight against crime in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – The study...

.... Originality/value – Previous studies have found that non-farm incomes have different effects on income inequality of rural communities, especially those in the rice granary areas situated in less developed states of Malaysia, where poverty is still a problem. This study is significant because it identifies...

... in regulating the insurance industry. These latter can be summarized as follows: to protect public interest, to promote fairness and equity, to foster competence, and to play a developmental role. Takaful operations are regulated and supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) since 1988. As a developing...

...Aviral Kumar Tiwari Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the long‐run sustainability of trade deficits for the ASEAN‐five economies, viz., Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand, in the presence of structural breaks. Design/methodology/approach It utilizes...

... of primary data through a self‐administered questionnaire distributed to 500 Islamic banks' customers in Malaysia. The data gathered were analysed using factor analysis as well as Friedman test. In parallel, qualitative approach was used, in forms of semi structured interviews with ten Islamic banks...

...Chor Foon Tang Purpose The aim of this study is to empirically investigate the effect of real wages on labour productivity in Malaysia's manufacturing sector using annual data from 1980 to 2009. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the Johansen cointegration test to examine the presence...

...Samuel Jebaraj Benjamin; M. Srikamaladevi Marathamuthu; Saravanan Muthaiyah; Murali Raman Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the affordability of private tertiary education for households in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The relevant literature is reviewed to provide...