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Recent Submissions
Enhancing Cybersecurity Compliance: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (SSEU)
(UNIMAS Publisher, 2026) Zaihidin Abdul Rahman; Halikul Lenando; Ani Hafiffy Anil Yakin; Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
The increasing digitalization of governmental operations has heightened cybersecurity risks, emphasizing the need for robust compliance frameworks to protect sensitive information. While the Sarawak Government ICT Security Policy (Dasar Keselamatan ICT Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak Bil. 1/2012) addresses these challenges, significant compliance disparities persist across hierarchical levels within the Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (SSEU). This study evaluates cybersecurity compliance levels, identifies barriers and proposes hierarchical-level-specific strategies to address gaps in cybersecurity compliance within the SSEU. Using a quantitative research design and stratified random sampling, data was collected from SSEU employees across four hierarchical levels via structured digital questionnaires were evaluated using descriptive and inferential statistical approaches including ANOVA and regression analysis. Results revealed that top management exhibited the highest compliance levels due to greater awareness and training, whereas operational groups (AKP1 and AKP2) faced challenges such as insufficient training, weak enforcement mechanisms and time constraints that highlighting systemic gaps in resource allocation and policy dissemination. Addressing these gaps requires targeted training programs, stronger enforcement mechanisms and strategic leadership support to enhance cybersecurity practices across all organizational levels. Future work should include qualitative exploration of employee behavior and organizational culture, as well as the development of advanced diagnostic tools for real-time compliance monitoring.
Humanity and the soul: a brief insight from Islamic psychological perspectives
(Penerbit USIM Press, 2026-06-30) Siti Atiyah Ali; Nurfaizatul Aisyah Ab Aziz; Mohamad Azhari Abu Bakar; Mariam Adawiah Dzulkifli; Zaine Zulkifli; Abdul Halim Busari; Humaira Nisar; Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development
The human soul is deeply connected to spiritual strength and plays a crucial role in psychological well-being. The wisdom of classical Islamic scholars has profoundly influenced generations, emphasizing that the soul shapes spirituality, thought, and behavior. However, the concept of the soul is often misunderstood, as it is frequently conflated with Western interpretations that do not necessarily regard the soul as a source of spiritual strength. This article explores different perspectives on the concept of the soul from both Islamic psychology and Western schools of thought through a review of existing articles and scholarly reading materials on humanity and the soul. The literature was examined using major academic databases, including Scopus and Google Scholar. The findings of this study provide a foundational understanding of the soul as the essence that constitutes human existence, viewed primarily from the perspective of Muslim scholars.
The Social Determinants of Health Theory and Indigenous Health Equity: A Conceptual Perspective on Orang Asli Communities in Peninsular Malaysia
(UTHM Publisher, 2026-06) Saiful Farisin Md Ramlan; Noranifitri Md Nor; Yew Wong Chin; Rubiah Ajan; Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
The health disparities experienced by Orang Asli communities in Peninsular Malaysia constitute one of the most longstanding and complex public health issues in the country. This conceptual article examines the usefulness of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) theory, as advanced by the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health, as a framework for analysing Orang Asli health equity. Using a conceptual review approach, the article synthesises peer-reviewed studies, official reports, and foundational SDH literature on Indigenous health, health equity, land dispossession, food security, and healthcare access. Through the Rainbow Model by Dahlgren and Whitehead and the WHO Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health, the paper discusses how health inequities among Orang Asli populations are shaped by structural determinants, including socioeconomic position, political governance, historical marginalisation, and land insecurity, as well as intermediary determinants such as living conditions, food insecurity, and access to culturally appropriate healthcare. The analysis demonstrates the importance of a culturally sensitive, rights-based, and decolonial SDH framework for addressing Indigenous health inequities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Impact of Computational Thinking in Achieving High Order Thinking Skills at Selected Schools in Sarawak
(UNIMAS Publisher, 2026) Nor Iqbal Mohd Sait; Noor’ain Aini; Kartinah Zen; Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Computational thinking (CT) is a six-step approach that involves the processes of decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithm, evaluation and logical reasoning that promotes greater levels of thinking and the development of soft skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. This approach was introduced by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE) in 2017 as a component for achieving Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in its efforts of improving the quality of education in the country. Between 2017 and 2019, the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) organized the Computational Thinking and Computer Sciences (CTCS) teaching course across Sarawak to prepare teachers for this transition in the MOE’s efforts of improving the quality of education on primary and secondary levels. From a population of 57 teachers, a select of 4 teachers involved in the course were interviewed to provide further insight into the effectiveness of CT in achieving HOTS.