Being motivated is a major factor contributing to student excellence in their studies and success in life. Students face various academic pressures from the education system itself or from environmental factors that can impact their level of motivation to achieve excellence. This study explores achievement motivational levels among university students in Malaysia from the four aspects of gender, race, place of residence and academic performance (CGPA). This survey-type study uses a simple random sampling method involving research subjects comprising 200 students (n=200). The research instrument used is the Achievement Motivation Test (AMT) introduced by Abu Bakar Nordin (1995). Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 26 software. An independent sample t-test analysis was used to identify the differences in achievement motivation levels based on the four aspects mentioned. Overall, the study found no difference in the level of student motivation based on gender (t= 0.254, p> 0.05), race (t= 0.922, p> 0.05), place of residence (t= 1.836, p> 0.05), and academic performance (t=1.623, p> 0.05). However, some differences in motivation levels were found between students with low (M = 2.8) and high (M = 3.0) CGPAs. Thus, it can be concluded that motivational levels have a major role in ensuring student success and excellence. This study can form the basis for designing motivational modules or guidelines in public universities and the Ministry of Education for enhancing student achievement.

This paper proposes a model of human management developed from a qualitative research project carried out between 2016 and 2019. The project involved a total number of 100 participants who work with television and new media industries in Malaysia. These participants include 14 managers, 46 creative production workers, 30 production workers (technical), and 10 participants representing policymakers. The model was built upon a four-layer conceptual framework comprising analyses of (i) organisation, (ii) policy, (iii) production community and (iv) product/text. In doing so, we examined how these media production workers manage and balance between their; (i) personal, emotional, (ii) religious-spiritual and (iii) professional life. The study also identifies systematic approaches to managing the challenges faced by Muslims media professionals. A model of human management proposed by this project takes into consideration of elements, such as (i) organisational culture, (ii) values, (iii) leadership, (iv) workplace policy and also, such meanings as (i) ‘being human,’ (ii) ‘humanised workplace,’ and (iii) ‘doing good work.

This research seeks to examine the nonverbal communication of an influential leader to change mind and behaviour of others, particularly in the field of dakwah. The portrayal of young Imam in the Malaysian reality show “Imam Muda” brings new landscape of muslim socialization process and implies significant values of dakwah. The definition of young Imam and its role as a progressive leader in a modern, multiracial society are described and illustrated in this 10-episode show. The researchers give special attention to nonverbal communication of the winner as this aspect is a determining factor of being a good and influential leader. The contestants may have more or less the same quality in terms of Islamic knowledge, but to gain social influence as an Imam, obviously nonverbal communication talks louder than verbal communication. The silent messages displayed by an individual are more countable and reliable in the eyes of people, as concluded in Mehrabian’s 7%-38%-55% Rule. Five episodes of Imam Muda have been selected and five elements of nonverbal communication have been analysed – kinesics, paralanguage, haptics, appearance and proxemics. A thorough analysis of the top Imam is carried out to see to what extent he uses the nonverbal communication in interpersonal or mass setting that promote him as the most eligible young Imam.

Institusi kekeluargaan di Malaysia dilihat semakin goyah dan hampir musnah disebabkan konflik rumahtangga yang gagal diselesaikan oleh ahlinya. Hal ini dapat dilihat melalui peningkatan kes dalam isu-isu membabitkan masalah institusi kekeluargaan di Malaysia. Bahkan, kes perceraian, keganasan rumahtangga dan penderaan kanak-kanak di Malaysia merekodkan peningkatan yang luar biasa pada tahun 2020. Lembaga Pembangunan Penduduk dan Keluarga Negara (LPPKN) telah melaporkan Indeks Kesejahteraan Keluarga Malaysia pada tahun 2019 masih kekal pada tahap sederhana iaitu 7.72. Terdapat pelbagai aspek yang perlu dikaji dalam pengurusan konflik rumahtangga bagi mencapai kesejahteraan keluarga sejajar dengan matlamat konsep keluarga Malaysia. Justeru, penulisan kertas konsep (conceptual paper) ini memberi tumpuan kepada kerangka konsep keluarga Malaysia sebagai satu kaedah mengatasi konflik rumahtangga. Metod kajian ini adalah berdasarkan kajian kualitatif melalui reka bentuk kertas kerja konsep (concept paper) dengan penggunaan teknik analisis kandungan dokumen. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa terdapat tiga konsep utama dalam keluarga Malaysia iaitu keterangkuman, kebersamaan dan kesyukuran yang boleh diaplikasikan dalam sesebuah keluarga bagi mengatasi dan mencegah konflik yang berlaku. Kesejahteraan keluarga amatlah penting dalam menggapai kesejahteraan kendiri dalam setiap diri ahlinya yang merupakan aspek penting dalam proses pembangunan negara. Oleh itu, kajian ini amatlah penting sebagai garis panduan kepada badan bertanggungjawab di Malaysia dalam memacu dan melahirkan keluarga sejahtera.

Working in an eco-system that dominantly targeting at wealth creation often force workers to face many forms of pressure and sacrifices. The situations worsen in the private sector of media industry as media workers in creative industries work for long exhaustive hours that leads to imbalance and unhealthy lifestyle including emotional wellbeing, which in the long run involved in serious health issues. This paper therefore intends to find out the influence of eco-system of a workplace influencing Muslim media practitioners� wellbeing. To what extend does the environment at a workplace influence Muslim media practitioners� life and job performance. How do they negotiate the environment, their work and religious life at workplace? Interviews among Muslim media managers in Malaysia discovered that leadership, time management, and work culture are key factors ensuring healthy eco-system for Muslim media workers in creative media industries.

Usaha pengukuhan pendidikan Islam kepada mualaf giat dilaksanakan oleh pelbagai pihak yang bertanggungjawab dalam hal kebajikan mualaf samaada di peringkat agensi kerajaan atau Pertubuhan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO). Berdasarkan kajian terdahulu, antara aspek yang perlu ditambahbaik dalam proses pengukuhan kefahaman agama Islam adalah pengukuhan dan penghayatan akidah. Oleh itu, modul ini dibangunkan untuk membantu pembimbing mualaf menerapkan kefahaman akidah yang sebenar dengan menyerapkan elemen penyucian jiwa(Tazkiyyah al-nafs). Modul ini bukan sahaja sesuai dijadikan panduan oleh para pembimbing mualaf, malah boleh dimanfaatkan oleh para pendakwah dan pengajar di dalam kelas-kelas pengajian agama Islam.

This article delves into the experiences of Muslim women within the dynamic Malaysian screen industries, focusing on the concept of “production culture” formulated by John T. Caldwell. The study aims to understand how this production culture influences the professional, religious, and gendered identities of female Muslim production workers and to what extent religion serves as a coping mechanism. The research explores the gender disparities and religious ideologies that underpin the Malay community, emphasising the influence of cultural and religious norms. The findings elucidate the challenges Muslim women face in navigating their roles and obligations while highlighting the resilience and career achievements of Muslim women within the Malaysian screen industries. The article concludes with recommendations for future studies and policy development.

News coverage on Islam in newspaper publications in Malaysia has become part of Malaysian dailies since Islam is the official religion in Malaysia. A special section is allocated for Islamic teaching, forum or letter to Editors for certain days in a week. Perhaps the greatest innovation in coverage on Islam can be seen from how Malaysian reporters frame their stories, which many include the definition of religion, faith and moral choices in the secular world. News on Fatwa has, in short, become a major topic of discussion among Malaysian public once it is highlighted. It became an agenda for a period of time in most of the mainstream newspapers. This paper focuses on how the public perceived the news reporting made on fatwa in the Malaysian newspapers by looking at (i) the source of knowledge of the respondents, (ii) knowledge and understanding on fatwa, and (iii) correlation between level of education and understanding of fatwa news. Random samples of fatwa news on various issues were used as reference for the respondents. Then, a survey on 500 respondents was conducted randomly among Muslim public around Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor areas. This has helped in identifying the level of understanding and reactions of the public towards Fatwa issued by the National Fatwa Council of Malaysia. The findings also suggested small numbers of the news coverage on Fatwa has emphasized the significance of the Fatwa which, in the opinion of many far exceeds the important of the fatwa itself. This study may help to strategize the Fatwa Council in convincing the general public on Fatwa through news reporting because there had always been questions of reliability since there is no follow-up by the council to the public regarding Fatwa that has been issued by them.

In light of the increasing role of social media and the spread of the COVID-19 worldwide, including Yemen, and the importance of awareness role in preventing the spread of the virus, the problem of the study focused on identifying the role of social media in raising awareness of COVID-19 risks and its repercussions from the point of view of Yemeni students Future University. The study falls within the descriptive and analytical studies and relied on the method of a social survey by sample. The study was conducted on 16% of Future University students (520) students. The questionnaire was used during March and April 2021. The two theories of effective networks and cultural cultivation were relied upon to explain the study issue, and the study reached several conclusions, including; 1) the using hours of social media varied from less than two hours to six hours or more, and less than two hours came in first place with a ratio of 31.0%, 2) the importance of social media role in raising awareness of COVID-19 risks, reached 58.6% of those who answered yes and 31.0% of those who answered (somehow), 3) the positives of social media in raising awareness of COVID-19 risks have varied, and the average answers to this field choices range between 2.3678 and 2.0460, and it reflects a high degree from the point of view of the study sample, and 4) the confidence ratio in the information provided by social media was little trust 42.5%, and medium trust 27.6%.

Campus radio or college radio is a non-commercial community-based radio, developed mainly as a training platform for university students. However, some campus radio was perceived as unproductive and managed unsystematically. Thus, leading to the campus community’s low interest in tuning in to the radio station. This article addresses the challenges and measures taken in sustaining the broadcast of campus radio. It asks such questions as what kind of constraints faced by the management of campus radio in Malaysia and Indonesia universities, and the form of approaches they adopted to ensure the continuation of operation. Qualitative research approach were adopted by gathering data from in-depth interviews with ten members of production team across four campus radio stations in Malaysia and Indonesia. One of the key result highlights that financial constraints are central to the management of campus radio. The sense of belonging to their ‘alma mater’, enticed participation among university alumni, which subsequently, contribute to the sustainability of campus radio in Malaysia and Indonesia. Programmes are mainly for generating knowledge and educational purposes. However, programme content was reformed to suit station promotion strategies and funding that eventually elevates radio listenership.

Personaliti individu banyak dikaitkan dengan keperibadian dan perwatakan individu. Ia menentukan kualiti individu tersebut. Justeru, Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meninjau profil tret personaliti pensyarah yang berada di universiti penyelidikan. Kajian ini adalah berdasarkan kepada Teori Tret Personaliti Big Five. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kuantitatif menggunakan reka bentuk deskriptif melibatkan seramai 645 orang pensyarah yang dipilih melalui kaedah persampelan rawak mudah. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa pola personaliti Agreeableness mencatat skor min tertinggi bagi pensyarah iaitu sebanyak 2.94 dan sisihan piawainya 0.30. diikuti oleh pola personaliti Conscientiousness (min = 2.93), Extraversion (min = 2.91), Openness (min = 2.89) dan Neuroticism dengan catatan nilai (min = 1.07). Kajian ini amatlah signifikan dalam mengenal pasti profil tret personaliti pensyarah. Hal ini kerana ia dapat mempengaruhi kelancaran dan keberkesanan sesi pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang akan dilalui oleh para pelajar. Justeru, kajian ini dapat memberikan gambaran kepada pihak universiti dan Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi dalam mengatur apa jua strategi untuk menambah kualiti diri dalam setiap pensyarah sebagai usaha melahirkan para graduan yang berkualiti.

The study aimed to identify the role of social media in reducing hate speech, and to demonstrate the impact of this discourse on the collective culture of Palestinian soci-ety, and to demonstrate the ability of social media to form a public opinion against hate speech. The study also aims to reveal whether there are statistically significant differences. With regard to the opinions of the respondents towards the problem of the study due to the variables of academic specialization and level of participation.The study followed the survey method, and through it, the method of media practice survey was employed, and the researcher used the questionnaire on an intentional sample of lecturers and students from media colleges in some Palestinian universities in the Gaza Strip, consisting of (55) individuals.The study concluded with a set of re-sults, the most important of which is that the study showed that social media is an effective tool for influencing public opinion, and it was also found that the level of exposure of the study sample to social media is focused on receiving more than par-ticipation and influence. The study also showed that there is a direct relationship be-tween academic specialization and the level of participation. On the role of social media in reducing hate speech. Among the most important recommendations of the study is the organization of media initiatives through social media to enhance societal awareness of hate speech, launching media campaigns to report hate speech through social media, enacting laws and legislation, and including clauses in codes of conduct for media institutions to limit hate speech.