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Item Embargo Determination of Critical Environmental, Social, Infrastructure, and Economic Indicators as Evaluation Checklist for Pre-Project Abandonment Plan Assessment inline with Sustainable Development Goal Plan(IOP Publishing, 2022) SN Abdullah; A Aznah; Mohd Hakim; MF Md Din; M Ponraj; S Mat-TaibThe increasing number of project abandonment because of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic 2019 (Covid-19) calls for better management of abandonment projects. The outbreak of Covid-19 has affected the environment, economy, and society aspects globally. In a developed country like Malaysia, the requirement to submit an abandonment plan is stipulated under the Environmental Guidelines in Malaysia (EGIM) 2016. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a Sustainable Pre-Project Abandonment Plan Assessment Checklist in Malaysia that is in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 aspirations. This new Sustainable Pre-Project Abandonment Plan Assessment Checklist in Malaysia is comprehensively structured; is expected to minimise the negative impact of the abandonment process towards the environment, socioeconomy, and efficient management of infrastructure; and complies with the related legislation in Malaysia. In this study, data was collected and analysed using NVivo12. It consisted of findings from documents reviewed such as legislations, journals, and books. From the NVivo12 analysis, the results showed 28 critical indicators for abandonment plan assessment and related legislation that synchronises with SDG 2030 is required to develop the Proposed Sustainable Pre-Project Abandonment Plan Assessment Checklist in Malaysia.Item Embargo Public awareness on the importance of urban forest parks in Kota Kinabalu city, Sabah(UMS, 2018) Andy R. MojiolKota Kinabalu City has several urban parks, which has become the centre of urban green space. However the function of the urban park is still not fully recognized. In addition, the enlightenment concept of urban forestry is still unclear in view of the public. This study aims to provide an assessment of the functions of each park in the city of Kota Kinabalu via public perception. Furthermore, it also aims to identify on public awareness about urban forestry concept. There are eight parks that were selected as the location of the study. The Parks comprise of public and pocket parks that are maintained solely by the Kota Kinabalu City Hall.Item Embargo Smallholder oil palm farmers’ pro-adaptation behaviour under climate impact scenario: application of protection Motivation Theory(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2021) Isah Shehu Nabara; Norsida Man; Nitty Hirawaty Kamarulzaman; Zulkefly SulaimanPersistent climate impacts in Malaysia pose severe difficulties for smallholder farmers, whose livelihoodsare primarily dependent on resources from agriculture. Adaptation policies are essential to adapt to the Motivation Theory (PMT) was applied to fill this gap as an underpinning for identifying the major contributing factor of farmers' adaptation behaviour to climate effects.Item Embargo The socioeconomic impact of climate-related hazards: flash flood impact assessment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia(Springer, 2021) Tariqur Rahman Bhuiyan; Ah Choy Er; Nurfashareena Muhamad; Joy Jacqueline PereiraSmall-scale flash flood events are climate-related disasters which can put multiple aspects of the system at risk. The consequences of flash floods in densely populated cities are increasingly becoming problematic around the globe. However, they are largely ignored in disaster impact assessment studies, especially in assessing socioeconomic loss and damage, which can provide a significant insight for disaster risk reduction measures. Using a structured questionnaire survey, this study applied a statistical approach and developed a structural equation model (SEM) for assessing several socioeconomic dimensions including physical impacts, mobility disruption, lifeline facilities, health and income-related impacts.Item Embargo Indigenous perceptions of climate anomalies in Malaysian Borneo(Elsevier, 2019) T. van Gevelt; H. Abok; M.M. Bennett; S.D. Fam; F. George; N. Kulathuramaiyer; C.T. Low; T. ZamanLocal perceptions of climate anomalies influence adaptation behaviour. Specifically, perceptions that are more accurate and homogenous at the community-level are more likely to facilitate the collective action required to adapt to the local effects of climate anomalies experienced by many indigenous communities. We combine primary data on perceptions of climate anomalies from 200 individuals in six Penan villages in Sarawak, Malaysia with instrumental climate data. We find that perceptions of climate anomalies vary substantially in terms of occurrence and magnitude, and do not generally correlate with instrumental climate data.Item Embargo Public perception of transitioning to a low-carbon nation: a Malaysian scenario(Springer, 2022) Fadhli Wong Mohd Hasan Wong; Aoife Foley; Dylan Furszyfer Del Rio; David Rooney; Shahidah Sharif; Andrea Dolf; Geetha SrinivasanThe paper briefly reviews Malaysia's low-carbon policy plans, its current carbon dioxide accounting balance, and identifies potential technologies for decarbonisation to set the scene for the modified Delphi study.Item Embargo Household Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal in Selangor, Malaysia—Policy, Public Perception, and Current Practices(Springer, 2019) Mariani Ariffin; Tengku Sahbanun Tengku ZakiliAlthough pharmaceuticals treat illnesses and prevent diseases in humans and animals, ironically, they are now among the emerging pollutants in the environment. As individuals continue to consume medicines, households can become a primary source of pharmaceutical pollutants. This paper explains relevant Malaysian law and policy on the issue. Using a questionnaire survey, it also assesses public perception concerning the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste and the current methods of disposal that are practiced in Selangor.Item Embargo A comparative study between mainland and islander small-scale fishermen’s adaptation towards climate change(Springer, 2020) Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah; Hayrol Azril Mohamed ShaffrilThe existing literature have demonstrated a considerable amount of existing studies that merely interest on scientific perspectives by examining the physical environmental changes rather than conducting social-based studies that allow for the comparison of adaptation ability between mainland and island small-scale fishermen. Therefore, the current research attempts to fill this gap by investigating the adaptation level of mainland and island small-scale fishermen towards climate changes for the purpose of further identifying any significant differences regarding their adaptation aspects.Item Embargo Green vehicle adoption behavior among low-income households: evidence from coastal Malaysia(Springer, 2019) Abdullah Al Mamun; Muhammad Mehedi Masud; Syed Ali Fazal; Rajennd MuniadyIn an attempt to mitigate the effects of extreme natural events caused by greenhouse gases (GHGs), a significant number of researchers and environmentalists have repeatedly stressed the importance of implementing protective measures, including the promotion of green consumption. This study examined the elements that motivated the willingness and the practice of green behavior (GB) among low-income households in coastal Peninsular Malaysia.Item Embargo Are Malaysian airline passengers willing to pay to offset carbon emissions?(Springer, 2020) Nur Fatihah Shaari; Abdul Samad Abdul-Rahim; Syamsul Herman Mohammad AfandiReducing greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft is one of the issues taken seriously by the transportation sector. However, air transportation has implemented several ways to reduce carbon emissions, and one of them is by launching a carbon offset program. This study estimates the willingness among Malaysian airline passengers to pay for a carbon offset program to have a better environmental performance.Item Embargo Education background and monthly household income are factors affecting the knowledge, awareness and practice on haze pollution among Malaysians(Springer, 2020) Bin-Seng Low; Kumaran Ganesh Selvaraja; Tze-Han Ong,King-Kok Ong; Shajan KoshyTransboundary haze pollution caused by periodic forest fires has initiated a serious negative implication to the economy, tourism sectors and public health in Southeast Asia. Due to the raising concerns of health effects of haze towards the Malaysian population, the present study was conducted to investigate the degree of awareness towards haze and the number of safety measures adopted by the Malaysian population during the haze crisis based on demographic characteristics.Item Embargo Financial development and sectoral CO2 emissions in Malaysia(Springer, 2017) Ibrahim Kabiru Maji; Muzafar Shah Habibullah; Mohd Yusof SaariThe paper examines the impacts of financial development on sectoral carbon emissions (CO2) for environmental quality in Malaysia. Since the financial sector is considered as one of the sectors that will contribute to Malaysian economy to become a developed country by 2020, we utilize a cointegration method to investigate how financial development affects sectoral CO2 emissions.Item Embargo Individual adaptive capacity of small-scale fishermen living in vulnerable areas towards the climate change in Malaysia(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2017) Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril; Azimi Hamzah; Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva; Bahaman Abu Samah; Asnarulkhadi Abu SamahThe present study attempts to identify the individual adaptive capacity of small-scale fishermen living in coastal areas that are vulnerable to the climate change in Malaysia. This study is quantitative in nature and involves a total of 240 respondents from four areas in Malaysia.Item Embargo Role of religious communities in enhancing transition experiments: a localised strategy for sustainable solid waste management in Malaysia(Springer, 2012) Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad; Noorshahzila Idris; Zuffri MamatReligion in its most ideal form is seen as a powerful force to create ecological transformations to succeeding generations that share similar religious beliefs. This provides an interesting argument for enhancing their role in sustainability transitions. Malaysia is a relevant geographical context in this regard since almost all of its citizens formally embrace some kind of religious belief. This paper aims to fill this gap by presenting theoretically informed empirical insights on how a number of religious communities are currently creating successful experiments in recycling within the context of an urban community in Malaysia.Item Embargo The dynamic relationship between structural change and CO2 emissions in Malaysia: a cointegrating approach(Springer, 2017) Wajahat Ali; Azrai Abdullah; Muhammad AzamThe current study investigates the dynamic relationship between structural changes, real GDP per capita, energy consumption, trade openness, population density, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within the EKC framework over a period 1971–2013. The study used the autoregressive distributed lagged (ARDL) approach to investigate the long-run relationship between the selected variables.Item Embargo Stories and Maps, Images and Archives: Multimethod Approach to the Political Ecology of Native Property Rights and Natural Resource Management in Sabah, Malaysia(Springer, 2008) Amity A. DoolittleThe study of human-environmental relations is complex and by nature draws on theories and practices from multiple disciplines. There is no single research strategy or universal set of methods to which researchers must adhere. To start a conversation on the methods available for researchers interested in adopting a political ecology perspective to human-environmental interactions, I use my own research project as a case study.Item Embargo Waste Segregation through Recycle and Composting Activities in Urban and Suburban Areas(IOP Publishing, 2023) N Kasmuri; S N A Razak; Z Yaacob; M F Miskon; N H Ramli; N ZainiThis research aims to determine the knowledge and awareness of waste segregation through recycling and composting. This paper also identifies the constraint of respondents on performing waste segregation. Here, an online questionnaire has been distributed to the community in urban and suburban areas in Selangor and Johor. A total of 125 respondents participated in this study.Item Embargo Kesediaan Dan Potensi Masyarakat Di Malaysia Ke Arah Negara Rendah Karbon(MALIM, 2020) Hukil Sino; Nur Alyssa Azahari; Norwahida Zamani; Ab Aziz Ishak; Muhamad Hilmi Baba; Atiah Ayunni Abdul Ghani; Muhammad Hasamizi MustapaMalaysia telah berikrar untuk memberi komitmen dalam menangani perubahan iklim di peringkat global dengan menjadi negara rendah karbon pada tahun 2050. Masyarakat selaku pengguna utama karbon yang menyumbang kepada pelepasan karbon ke persekitaran melalui aktiviti seharian dilihat memainkan peranan yang amat penting untuk merealisasikan misi rendah karbon tersebut. Artikel ini ditulis untuk merungkai kesediaan dan potensi masyarakat di Malaysia merealisasikan matlamat negara rendah karbon. Pendekatan ulasan mendalam berasaskan pembacaan buku-buku ilmiah, jurnal tersohor dan rujukan atas talian dijadikan asas dalam merungkai dan menjawab persoalan tajuk yang dibincangkan.Item Embargo Public perception towards sewage treatment plants in selected areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia(Springer, 1990) C.P. Tso; K.S. Low; G. BalamuruganA public perception survey on sewage treatment plants carried out in selected areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur revealed several interesting and unexpected findings. The general perception patterns regarding odour, noise and visual impact, suggest that the perceived intensity is a function of the time of adaptation. It was also revealed that pests constitute a serious nuisance, to which adaptation was not possible.Item Embargo Recycling Practices among B40 Community in Urban Area of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia: An Insight Towards Environmental Sustainability(IOP Publishing, 2023) N I M Hasbi; A S M Shukri; M J Seman; N Fitriani; S T Wee; M A AbasThis study focused on identifying the recyclables generated by the B40 community and examined their knowledge and awareness level of recycling practices. The total number of respondents who participated in this study was 278.