The country benefits from diversified tourism offerings, reducing dependence on a single sector while showcasing its commitment to sustainable development on the global stage. The environment reaps rewards through carefully managed tourism, which promotes conservation efforts and minimizes negative ecological effects. Conclusion In conclusion, the sustainable tourism aproach towards socio-economic growth strategy on indigenous tourism products in Semporna holds immense promise. By embracing the essence of sustainability, empowering the indigenous people, and employing strategic implementation methods, we can forge a path towards a future where economic progress, cultural preservation, and environmental stewardship coalesce harmoniously. This approach not only benefits the immediate stakeholders but also sets a precedent for responsible and inclusive development that can be emulated elsewhere. Aknowledgement This research was a part of the research grant SDN22103 "Mapping Economic Activities based on the Ethnic Composition of the Indigenous People on Selected Islands in Semporna District, Sabah". The author would like to take this opportunity to express a thousand thanks to the Research Management Centre (RMC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS References [1] Tahiri, A.; Kovaçi, I.; Trajkovska Petkoska, A (2022). Sustainable Tourism as a Potential for Promotion of Regional Heritage, Local Food, Traditions, and Diversity—Case of Kosovo. Sustainability, 14, 12326. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912326 [2] Sustainable Development. Available online: https://www.unwto.org/sustainabledevelopment/ (accessed on 25 August 2023). [3] Mohd Jirey Kumalah, Gusni Saat, Jabil Mapjabil, Rosazman Hussin, Teuku Afrizal, Mustapa Abu Talip (2015). Kearifan tempatan dan potensinya sebagai tarikan pelancongan berasaskan komuniti: Kajian kes komuniti Bajau Ubian di Pulau Mantanani, Sabah. Geografia Malaysian Journal of Society and Space 11 issue 12 (112 - 128). [4] Mohamad Pirdaus Yusoh, Mohd Jirey Kumalah, Normah Abdul Latip, Rosazman Hussin, Zulayti Zakaria, Lindah Roziani Jamru, Nurhazliyana Hanafi, Syafiqah Syuhada Samsul & Andreas Pingking (2023). Impact of the Tourism Sector on the Socio-
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1 ENHANCING COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISMINITIATIVESFORSUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN KUNDASANG, SABAH. MALAYSIA Rosazman Hussin 1 , Jalihah Md Shah 2 , Andreas Pingking 3 1Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies (BoRIIS), UMS, Malaysia. ([email protected]; 016-82351630)2Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, UMS, Malaysia. ([email protected]; 016-8184385)3Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, UMS, Malaysia ([email protected]; 014-5503326)Abstract The main purpose of this study is to determine the level of community participation in Community-basedEcotourism (CBE) initiatives that contribute to the level of socioeconomic achievement of thelocalcommunity of Mesilou village, Kundasang, Sabah. Mesilou village is a well-known place for ecotourismactivities and has recently been established recently. For example, the homestays programinMesilouvillage, and Maragang Hill Tracking are one of the main spot area's attractions. However, therateofecotourism growth in Mesilou has not been as rapid as expected. This is because the populationinthearea has encountered numerous challenges previously. The earthquake in Kundasang in 2015forcedtheclosure of many tourism activities for safety reasons. Following that, the world was sufferingfromtheCOVID-19 pandemic. The spread of this pandemic forced all socioeconomic sectors closed, particularlyin Sabah, and in Malaysia generally. As a result, after the transition from the pandemic to theendemicphase, ecotourism in Mesilou resumed. In recent years, the community has taken practical initiativestoenhance and attract tourists to return to Mesilou Village. Thus, in terms of the sustainabilityconcept,Mesilou village is regarded as an area that applied ‘social innovation’ through the Community-BasedEcotourism (CBE) Model. CBE is one of the ecotourism community participation models. Thesustainable CBE Model, on the other hand, can be achieved successfully in certain regions or areasbutnot in others. The research findings indicated that the CBE model was implemented throughthecooperation of social organizations at the village level that have established and organizedecotourisminitiatives in Mesilou village, Kundasang, Sabah. These community-based ecotourisminitiativeshavecontributed to sustainable community development recently. Keywords: Community-Based Ecotourism (CBE), Ecotourism Initiatives, Community Participation,Sustainable Community Development.
2 Introduction The Community-based Ecotourism model is tourism development based on strongcommunityparticipation. Community-based ecotourism (CBE) is also a model for local communitysocialtransformation in underdeveloped nations (Iqbal, M., Elianda, Y., Nurhadiyanti, N., &Akbar, A., 2021).CBE has been labeled with various meanings until Fennell (2001) determined that CBEterms withusefulkeywords like conservation, education, ethics, sustainability, impact, and community benefits aregoodvariables to clearly explain the meaning of CBE. Hiwasaki (2006) defined that community-basedecotourism (CBE) as community members carrying out ecotourism activities on their own that areaimedat the conservation of natural and cultural resources, social and economic development, and attemptingtoimprove the quality of the visitor's experience of the ecotourism products developed by themandmeetingtourist expectations. Sustainable Community Participation Through Community-Based EcotourismModel Figure 1 shows that there are strong social interactions between communities’ social organizationsas one of the most important aspects in terms of social innovation for ensuring the sustainabilityofecotourism activities implemented in Mesilou village. Through these social organization roles, theCBEModel was successfully applied where the ongoing ecotourism operations such as Atamis Homestay,Maragang Hill, and MEVOC were implemented, and established by the village community themself. Theestablishment of these social organizations at the community level is a social innovation that ensuresthecommunity's socioeconomic development is achieved sustainably.
3 Figure 1: Sustainable Community Participation through Community-based EcotourismModel Source: Data from Researchers Fieldwork (2022) The Implementation Strategies and Challenges Solution of Community-based EcotourismModelThere are numerous previous Community-based ecotourism studies that have been discussedinthe literature. Velan Kunjuraman and Roslizawati (2019) indicated that community-basedEcotourism(CBE) in Lower Kinabatangan of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo is managed as an alternative tourism. Thisisbecause ecotourism product relies heavily on nature-based activities and the involvement of localcommunities to survive and succeed in the future. Till (1984) defines community participationasindividuals' desire to participate in and contribute to a decision-making activity as needed. Furthermore,SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITYIES PARTICIPATION THROUGH ECOTOURISM
4 community participation in ecotourism is promoted among local groups, particularlyindigenouscommunities themselves (Fennell, 2008). Figure 2. In Mesilou village, the local community organized homestay programs ontheir owninitiative. This homestay is registered with the Atamis Homestay Association. Currently, thereare83registered homestays within the Mesilou Atamis Homestay Association compared to 9 in 2000(interviewwith Khairul, 2022). Most homestays in Mesilou have adequate amenities and offer the friendliesthospitality, as well as the option to participate in traditional activities such as fishing, farming, traditionaldance, and traditional food. The role of Mesilou Ecotourism Volunteer Club (MEVOC) is tosupport,upgrade, improve, and develop ecotourism activities, and promote homestay to ensure that ecotourisminitiatives remain relevance in Mesilou village. MEVOC, therefore, is one of the villagesocialorganizations that delivered its role to encourage local community participation. Thus, ecotourisminMesilou village is thought to be a good example of Community-Based Ecotourism(CBE). In this study, the Maragang Hill Tracking activities in Mesilou are managed and registeredbySabahParks, but all decisions and initiatives developed, and promoted as a main tourist attraction inthevillageare decided by the local community through the Maragang Hill Association. Figure 2: The CBE Process, Challenges Solution to Achieve Sustainable Community Development.
5 Source: Data from Research Findings, (2022) Impact on Community, Policy Making and Environment In relation, there are significant solutions that must be addressed to ensure that ecotourismis implementedand controlled by the local community sustainably (see Figure 2). Among themare first, thepreferredaction for continuous improvement of the Maragang Hill climbing route, second, the improvement ofthepublic road to facilitate tourist arrival, third, the provision of guide training especially for the youthandthe local guides, fourth, the improvement of the homestay management and upgrade qualityofthepremises, fifth, the improvement of homestay facilities quality. This study indicated that ecotourism in Mesilou village has been successful in applyingtheCommunity-Based Ecotourism (CBE) model, but to achieve Sustainable Community Development inthelong term, the involvement of local communities in ecotourism needed to improve continuallyratherthansimply target the short term. The notion of sustainable community development can be definedastheprocess of increasing a community's economic and social conditions and maintaining that developmentover time without damaging the community's natural resources (Putri, B. A., 2012), offeredas acluster Improving the Route for Maragang Hill climb constantly. Upgrade Roads in Mesilou Village Provide Guide Training to the Tour Guide Improve Homestay Management In terms of Leadership and Finance Improve Homestay Infrastructure Facilities Maragang Hill Association Mesilou Atamis Homestay Association Mesilou Ecotourism Volunteer Club (MEVOC) Number of HomestayandQuality increased. Number of Tourist Attendance Increased. Infrastructure andutilities(Electricity, CleanWater &Roads) Improving Tour Guide monthlyincome increased. Homestay operationmonthly income increased.
6 solution to the problem of relative economic underdevelopment and widespread poverty indevelopingnations (Muthuri, J. N., Moon, J., & Idemudia, U., 2012). It is viewed as an interdependent processinterms of sustainable community development through ecotourism initiatives. This is because theexistenceof social organizations and active (local communities) participation in the village will allownatureortheenvironment to be conserved and exploited as sustainable natural resource capital to improve thequalityof livelihood of the community. Conclusion As a result, this study indicates the positive impact of the CBE model at the village level. First,the number of homestay operators under the Mesilou Atamis Homestay Association is now83registeredparticipants, up from only 9 earlier in 2000. Second, the number of tourist visits has increasedsincethegovernment organized the Mesiloau Trail Marathon International Adventure Challenge 2022. Third, theinfrastructure facilities are also developing, with electricity available 24 hours a day. Clean water plantsand water storage tanks are built to cater to visitor needs. Therefore, we called this proposedsolutionandimpact based on this study enhancing social innovation (CBE) initiatives to achieve sustainablecommunity development in Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia. Acknowledgment This research was part of the research grant SDK0286-2020 “Recovery Strategy for Community-BasedTourism and Homestays Post-Movement Control Order (MCO), Pandemic COVID-19 inKundasang,Sabah”. The author would like to take this opportunity to express thanks to the Research ManagementCentre (RMC), University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for research grants that have been awardedfortheresearch goals and support the publication of this academic article. Reference [1]. Iqbal, M., Elianda, Y., Nurhadiyanti, N., & Akbar, A. 2021. Community-Based EcotourismInIndonesia: A Case Study In Nglanggeran Tourism Village. Jurnal Good Governance. [2] Hiwasaki, L. 2006. Community-based tourism: A pathway to sustainabilityfor Japan'sprotected areas. Society and Natural Resources, 19(8), 675-692. [3]. Kunjuraman, V., & Aziz, R. C. (2019). Community-based ecotourism(CBE) development inLower Kinabatangan of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Revista Turismo Estudos e Práticas-RTEP/UERN, 8, 13-43. [4]. Fennel, D.A. 2008. A Content Analysis of Ecotourism Definition. Current Issues inTourism
7 [5]. Khairul. Mevoc's secretary, Mesilou. Interviews. August 2022 [6]. Putri, B. A. 2012. Analisis indikator pembangunan bandar mampan berdasarkanpenunjukbandar Malaysia (MURNInet) kajian kes Majlis Bandaraya Alor Setar (MBAS) (Doctoraldissertation, Universiti Utara Malaysia). [7]. Muthuri, J. N., Moon, J., & Idemudia, U. 2012. Corporate innovation andsustainablecommunity development in developing countries. Business & Society, 51(3), 355-381.
“PROCAL”: CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY CALCULATOR Moving Towards Sustainable Eco-System In The Construction Industry N Dzulkalninea , N A Sumardib , M N AAzmanc a Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 017-7550392) b Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 018-9764798) cFaculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia ([email protected], 019-4418241) Abstract: The construction industry has been known to have one of the lowest productivity as compared with other sectors. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), to improve well-being for all through Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), this issue must be resolved. Thus, the proposed idea of the product is the construction productivity calculator with the objective to calculate and grade a project's productivity level. This calculator, through an app called “PROCAL”, enables its users to measure their project productivity levels and later make necessary actions to improve the productivity in their construction projects. This calculator calculates the level of productivity of a construction project and then grades the level based on manpower usage in that construction project. The productivity calculator is adopted from Construction Industry Standard (CIS 30:2021): “Productivity Measurement of Building Construction Projects”. Later, this calculator will be expanded in tolerating the usage of digitalization in construction projects. Problem Statement: Low productivity will result in project delays, cost overruns, and reduced profits [1]. In tandem with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 [2], the construction industry has to shift to a higher level of productivity in construction projects. Many factors influence the productivity of the construction projects such as labour, equipment, materials, means and methods, technology, and management [3]. These factors are associated with productivity in construction projects and to align all these factors to measure productivity is a challenge. However, various past researchers have mentioned regardless of which industry, the main element in measuring productivity is labour. Less labour in construction projects can be said to have better productivity as compared with construction projects that have a more usage of labour. Thus, the proposed calculator is intended to calculate the productivity level and then grade the productivity level based on the usage of manpower and the Gross Floor Area (GFA). This calculator will be an app named “PROCAL”. Product Objective: The objective of the product is to provide an interactive and user-friendly platform for industry players to measure their levels of productivity in their construction projects. PROCAL enables users to input information related to their construction projects and then calculate level of
productivity of those construction projects in the most efficient way. By doing this, project owners will have insights into which construction stages of the projects should be improved by looking at the level of productivity. Besides that, PROCAL will generate grade of productivity based on the level of productivity calculated which would give more confidence to the project owner whether their construction projects have achieved good productivity level. Product Description: PROCAL is an app to calculate the productivity level of a construction project. The app will be developed and made available for Android and iOS user. The construction project consists of five stages which are Design, Production, Logistics, Installation, and Construction. The productivity will be calculated based on the types of building systems which consist of three groups; Industrialised Building System (IBS), Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC), and conventional methods. The productivity will only be taking into consideration the manpower usage in the construction projects which means lesser manpower will provide higher productivity. Productivity performance is calculated as below: Productivity Performance [4] = ()(..) − *Total man-days = Total no. of manpower x Total construction period (months) x working days / month Then, the productivity will be graded from A to E to rank the productivity performance based on the productivity measurement [4] & [5]. Grades Project Productivity Performance, x (sq. ft. / man-days) Description A x ≥ 10.0 Excellent construction productivity and very low manpower dependency B 7.5 ≤ x < 10.0 High construction productivity and low manpower dependency C 5.0 ≤ x < 7.5 Fair construction productivity and manpower dependency D 2.5 ≤ x < 5.0 Low construction productivity and high manpower dependency E x < 2.5 Poor construction productivity and very high manpower dependency Product Impact: The efficiency and effectiveness with which construction projects are planned, implemented, and completed is referred to as construction productivity. It is an important part of the construction business since it has a direct impact on project timetables, costs, and overall project success. Improving productivity in construction is essential for delivering projects on time and within budget, meeting client expectations, and maintaining a competitive edge in the industry. This product can help the industry players especially contractors and developers to measure their construction projects' productivity level and do the necessary actions later. Productivity is one of the important elements in achieving sustainable industry, thus at the same time can help in increasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malaysia. Moving towards SDG goals, especially in Goal 9 and Goal 11, the knowledge and new process in measuring the productivity in construction projects is essential.
Product Diagram: Novelty: The product is adopted from the Construction Industry Standard (CIS 30: 2021): “Productivity Measurement of Building Construction Projects”. However, until now, there is no user-friendly platform for the user to measure the productivity performance in their construction projects. PROCAL is a user-friendly app that can be used for Android and iOS users. Furthermore, the app will measure the overall construction productivity level performance and later detail into stages of construction projects. The overall productivity will be graded from A to E which A being excellent construction productivity with a very low manpower dependency, and E being poor construction productivity with a very high manpower dependency. References: [1] Assignar. 2017. Productivity in the Construction Industry. Assignar. https://www.assignar.com/articles/productivity-in-construction/ [2] United Nations (UN) . 2023. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). https://sdgs.un.org/goals [3] R. Prieto. 2022. Construction Productivity. NAC Executive Insights, 1-11 [4] Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). 2021. Construction Industry Standard (CIS 30:2021): Productivity Measurement of Building Construction Projects. Pp 1-17 [5] Building and Construction Authority (BCA). 2010. Measuring Project Productivity.
E-PRE-ONBOARDING PROCEDURE FOR UiTM STAFF Sustainable & Efficient Work Process S M S A Bakara , N Dzulkalnineb & A Saadc a Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 019-2699778) b Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 017-7550392) c Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sungai Petani Branch, Kedah, Malaysia ([email protected], 019-2037471) Abstract: Pre-onboardings is important for both employers and employees. Instead of starting work on day one, the employees can feel the working environment at a new place earlier than the scheduled date. Pre-onboarding gives advantages to both employers and employees such as improving the new hire experience, increasing employee retention, decreasing employee “ramp-up” time, reducing operational overload, and increasing first-day enthusiasm. There is no standard platform for UiTM staff to complete the pre-onboarding process. Thus, e-preonboarding is created to simplify the process of pre-onboarding through a website specifically for pre-onboarding. The website is expected to make a more efficient process related to the preonboarding process. Both parties (employers and employees) will refer to one platform to complete the pre-onboarding process. Later, the platform will be expanded for the onboarding procedure. Problem Statement: Pre-onboarding is one of the important procedures in hiring employees. Most organizations initiate onboarding immediately when a new hire starts. However, some businesses have recognized the importance of starting with onboarding shortly after hiring (pre-boarding) to keep the new hires motivated and engaged [1], [2]. Three important factors in the onboarding process is highlighted which are employee and team learning, managerial support and learning, and organizational learning [3]. However, most organization including Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) does not provide a user-friendly platform for the employees to complete the process, especially for the documents needed submission process. Thus, the introduction of a more interactive and user-friendly platform could give easiness to both employers and employees.
Product Objective: The objective of e-pre-onboarding is to give both employers and employees one platform to submit documents, and on the employer's side to verify the documents whether the documents required are completed or not. Other than that, with the platform provided, it will minimize human errors such as missing documents, typo errors, and other related issues. Moving towards a digital era, it is essential for the organization to embark on digitalization in all processes and procedures. Product Description: The website named E-pre-onboarding will provide step-by-step processes and procedures for the employees to submit necessary documents. Later, the officer in charge, mostly Human Resource Department will review and verify whether the documents submitted is completed or not. If the documents are incomplete, the notification of resubmission will appear in the Action session. It will give easiness for both employers and employees to track the status of documents submission. Product Diagram: Product Impact: Previous researcher [4] adopted Attraction-Selection -Attrition (ASA) model related to the preonboarding and onboarding procedure. Potential candidates will be attracted to employers that feature similar values, working models, and priorities. Similarly, many candidates will accept job offers when they also feel that the employer will offer them opportunities of interest to them. And finally, many new hires leave an employer when they subsequently feel they do not share the same goals, values, and priorities necessary for them to fit in with their teams and the organization [5]. Thus, the impact of the website will provide a better environment for both parties, employers and employees.
Novelty: At the moment, the pre-onboarding process is done through email and google drive share link. However, this process is ineffective and could involve a few human errors and technical errors such as missing documents in google drive, typo errors in email, and so on. Thus, this product introduces a website that enables employers and employees to submit related documents and the officer in charge to review and verify the documents. The novelty of the product is website for e-pre-onboarding process and procedure. References: [1] Bhakta, K. and Medina, M.S. (2021), “Preboarding, orientation, and onboarding of new pharmacy faculty during a global pandemic”, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Vol. 85 No. 3, article 8510, doi: 10.5688/ajpe8510. [2] Zung, R. (2020), The Longtail of the Pandemic on Onboarding and Orientation, HR Daily Advisor, available at: https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2020/07/29/the-longtail-of-thepandemic-ononboarding-and-orientation/(accessed 1 August 2021). [3] Jeske, D. and Olson, D. (2022), “Onboarding new hires: recognising mutual learning opportunities”. Journal of Work Applied Management, Vol 14, No. 1, pp63-76. [4] Schneider, B. (1987), “The people make the place”, Personnel Psychology, Vol. 40 No. 3, pp. 437-453 [5] Shufutinsky, A. and Cox, R. (2019), “Losing talent on day one: onboarding millennial employees in health care organizations”, Organization Development Journal, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 33-51
THE SUSTAINABILITY CAREER OF A DIGITAL FREELANCER WITH THE BID 4 ME PLATFORM A.B Norfadzilaha , D. Natashab, A.S. Sharidatulc Institute Business Excellence, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, [email protected] 60104561124 bDepartment of International Business and Management Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, [email protected] 60177550392 cDepartment of Technology and Supply Chain Management Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, [email protected] 60134163224 Introduction In the gig economy, digital freelancers have the advantage of flexibility and fluidity in their work practices. They can choose when and where they work, taking on project-based jobs that align with their skills and interests. In Malaysia, the career of a digital freelancer is still in the developing stages, but some of the current freelancers have developed successful careers. Most successful digital freelancers are youth, including university students who are experts and skilful in digital skills. Digital freelancers can find work through various online platforms, such as Upwork and Freelancer.com, where they can connect with clients worldwide [1]. They may also find work as English teachers, programmers, or digital marketers. The platform's role is vital to the success of digital freelancers in the gig economy. Platforms play a crucial role in connecting digital freelancers with clients and customers. These platforms provide a centralized space where freelancers can showcase their skills, expertise, and previous work experience. The platforms allow clients to search for freelancers based on their specific needs and requirements, making it easier for both parties to connect and collaborate [2]. By providing a streamlined process for finding and hiring freelancers, these platforms contribute to the growth and success of the gig economy. Digital gig economy platforms are essential for the success of digital freelancers [3]. They provide the tools and resources necessary for freelancers to market themselves, connect with potential clients, and manage their projects effectively. Furthermore, these platforms often offer secure payment systems and dispute resolution services, ensuring that freelancers compensate for their work and that clients receive high-quality deliverables (Pano & Gjika, 2020). Overall, digital gig economy platforms have revolutionized how freelancers work and find opportunities in the digital age [5]. However, there are several challenges identified that cause freelancers failed to sustain their careers for the long term. One of the challenges is the online platform. As freelancers, they need to be willing to take on any task that comes their way, even though working as a freelancer has perks, such as the ability to choose one's schedule and the independence to pursue one's interests. Additionally, rapid changes in the features and terms of the online platform are challenging for
freelancers to apply for and bid for an online job. Many scammer issues and untrusted jobs in most platforms have caused many student constraints, such as wasting time and money. Moreover, freelancers are frequently unable to negotiate their pay rates, and the types of jobs they can take may be restricted. These constraints might provide a substantial challenge for freelancers trying to develop a successful career. Freelancers that work on online platforms run into the issue of needing more independence. Most of the time, they must adhere to the laws and regulations of the platform, which can limit their flexibility and creativity. For instance, many online platforms may demand that freelancers accomplish a predetermined number of assignments per month or restrict their work to a select group of customers. Consequently, it may restrict the freelancer's capacity to choose the clients and projects they will work on, causing them to become overworked. Concept of Bid 4 Me This project aims to conceptually design on developing an independent platform called " Bid4Me ", whereby students may apply for a freelance job from internal clients (e.g., projects by lecturers and administration). The Bid4Me platform will act as a one-stop centre, a startup for students to involve as a digital workforce by offering their digital skills and expertise and generating self-income. At the same time, the platform will be helpful for lecturers/administrators to o-er any online job, such as research assistant/graphic design, with a minimal payment fee. This platform will be the first step in empowering students' digital workforce, and it hopes that the platform will encourage student growth and development in all colleges and universities. The Process Flow of Bid 4 Me Bid 4 Me comprises clients who identify internal or external clients from the university. In the early phases, the internal client, such as lecturers and administrators, will be the primary client of the platform. The client will register and login into Bid 4 Me. Their role will be as job advertiser to advertise their project/job to bid by freelance. The freelancer will bid on the online job and apply by writing a simple proposal to the client. They have to be awarded by the client and proceed to complete the job. After completing the job, the client will review and make payment for the agreed job returned. Freelancers will earn income direct from clients. The platform of Bid 4 Me, basically designed as an interactive web design, integrates software into the web page to engage visitors (client and freelancer) with a more relevant experience in the digital workforce. The platform consists of job listings, notifications from internal and external clients, proposal submission forms, and interactive communication with the client. Returning the job will also be easier for the freelancer to reach the client's requirements. The design of this platform uses a user-friendly website and is accessible to freelancers and clients. The element of customer relationship management, including engagement, communication and negotiation, will be included in
the platform to ease the process of a .online job. Additionally, an advance payment gateway will add to process the payment and receive income without any problem. Overall, consistency, colours, typography, imagery, simplicity, and functionality will be designed to ensure the platform of Bid 4 Me will be the leading local one-stop centre for clients and freelancers in Malaysia. The implication of Bid 4 Me i. Society New opportunities for youth, especially students from local universities, to explore a new career as a freelancer. They are digital natives, often referred to as individuals who have grown up surrounded by digital technologies and are generally assumed to have a high level of digital literacy and competence (Moreno et al., 2022). With the speciality, expertise and skill in digitalization and IT, Bid 4 Me will be their one-stop centre to apply for online jobs and earn income. The sustainability of this platform will bring new development to youth society. ii. Country The gig economy in Malaysia has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. With the rise of digital platforms and technology, more and more Malaysians are embracing freelance work and gig-based jobs (Li et al., 2022). The gig economy in Malaysia has witnessed substantial growth in recent years thanks to the increasing popularity of digital platforms and technology. As a result, more Malaysians opting for freelance work and gig-based jobs. This trend andeled by factors such as the flexibility and autonomy that gig work offers, as well as the potential for earning additional income. Moreover, the vital human capital development will be the potential for Malaysia to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, as mentioned in Sustainability Development Goal (SDG8) iii. Environment For the environment, this transformation in the labour market has provided new opportunities for individuals seeking alternative work arrangements or additional sources of income. As the gig economy continues to expand in Malaysia, it is vital for individuals to develop digital skills and competencies to thrive in this new work landscape. The benefit of this platform has the potential to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, as highlighted in Sustainability Development Goal (SDG1)
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1 TACKLING FOOD WASTE THROUGH APP Desi Adhariani Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia [email protected]; [email protected] +62 21 727 0164, +62 822 3659 2526 The convergence of sustainability and food value chain management constitutes a highly promising domain within the academic literature, emerging as a significant subject of interest for both scholars and practitioners. This area revolves around the incorporation of sustainability principles into the management of value chain [1]. In its broader context, sustainability in the food value chain pertains to the comprehensive coordination of processes at various avenues—ranging from product and organizational aspects to geographical and sectoral dimensions—to comprehensively address the advantages and disadvantages of food production systems. Food waste, or discarded edible food that is nutritionally balanced and ready for consumption, contributes significantly to environmental pollution. The phenomenon of food waste is deeply concerning for the planet due to the severe environmental consequences it entails. Accumulated food waste in landfills produces methane and carbon dioxide gases. These gases are harmful to the environment as they have the potential to damage the ozone layer, indirectly leading to increased global warming and rising sea levels due to the melting of ice on Earth. Food waste constitutes a major portion of overall waste, particularly in Indonesia. Indonesia has been recognized as the world's second-largest food waster by FAO Indonesia in 2016 and The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016. Data indicates that around 23 - 48 million tons of food are wasted every year in Indonesia. The significant contributors to this waste are hotels, restaurants, catering services, supermarkets, households, and individuals who tend to leave food uneaten. A significant contribution to food waste comes from hotels, restaurants, catering, supermarkets, and individuals who tend to leave their food. The economic loss due to wasted food is approximately IDR 213 - 551 trillion per year [2]. This problem needs solutions from stakeholders, including the community. "Komunitas Surplus" (Surplus Community) is a community dedicated to combating food waste. Spearheaded by Muhammad Agung Saputra, this community encourages society to become
2 more aware of the issue of food waste and collaboratively implement solutions to reduce it. In addition to aiming to raise public awareness and provide a platform for sharing thoughts on environmental issues, the Surplus Community also seeks to serve as a hub for other local communities that share the same vision and mission of creating a sustainable environment. Surplus also aims to fulfill Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), and Goal 13 (Climate Action). Established on February 16, 2020, this community has also developed an application called "Surplus" to support its activities and future plans [3]. "Surplus" sells surplus food at the end of the day or just before a restaurant closes, offering a 50% discount. As a result, merchants don't need to maintain stock every day. The underlying idea of this application is to reduce food waste, as many restaurants end up discarding unsold food. The Surplus application provides a service for purchasing unsold food from food establishments before closing time at a minimum discount of 50%. This intriguing concept stems from the fact that Indonesia is the world's second-largest food waster after Saudi Arabia. According to The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), each person in Indonesia generates an average of 300 kg of food waste per year. Data from the Aksamala Foundation shows that 72% of restaurants in Jakarta have excess food that goes unsold every day. Naturally, it is undesirable for food to be wasted, especially considering the danger of rotting food waste producing methane gas, which contributes to global warming. The application simplifies the process for culinary business owners such as restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and others to sell their remaining unsold food at the end of the day, preventing it from going to waste. This presents an opportunity for business owners to increase profits, attract new customers, reduce waste disposal costs, and transition towards being environmentally friendly establishments. For consumers, obtaining affordable food through the application becomes an appealing experience, given that the concept of the Surplus Application also contributes to reducing food waste for the sake of a sustainable environment. Despite the benefits, the use of food waste application is not without limitations. Numerous obstacles exist in the adoption of the digital platform, including the challenge of providing various advantages to diverse participants [4]. Additional hindrances encompass the establishment of trust and the alteration of behaviors among individuals in relation to their eating habits. A lack of comprehensive research has constrained a more profound comprehension of food waste reduction platforms and their genuine capacity to effectively address food waste on a significant level. Despite the shortcomings, digital platforms or applications like Surplus present an intriguing remedy for
3 managing food waste. This is achieved by advocating for strategies that prevent and lessen food waste right at its origin. REFERENCES [1] Adams, D., Donovan, J., & Topple, C. 2021. Achieving sustainability in food manufacturing operations and their supply chains: Key insights from a systematic literature review. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 28, 1491-1499. [2] Bappenas. 2021. Pengelolaan Limbah Makanan yang Berkelanjutan Berkontribusi Pada Pembangunan Rendah Karbon di Indonesia. Accessed through http://greengrowth.bappenas.go.id/pengelolaan-limbah-makanan-yang-berkelanjutanberkontribusi-pada-pembangunan-rendah-karbon-di-indonesia/ [3] Surplus.id. 2022. 5 Cara Ini Dapat Membantu Rumah Makan Mencegah dan Mengurangi Food Waste. Accessed through https://www.surplus.id/post/5-cara-ini-dapat-membantu-rumah-makanmencegah-dan-mengurangi-food-waste [4] de Almeida Oroski, F., & da Silva, J. M. 2023. Understanding food waste-reducing platforms: A mini-review. Waste Management & Research, 41(4), 816-827.
IPO-ONE STOP SUPPORT CENTER (TRADING SIMULATION) Norliza Che-Yahyaa , Siti Sarah Alyasa-Ganb a Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 0126744948) b Management and Science University (MSU), Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia ([email protected], 0126742224) In alignment with the current agenda of the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SCM) to promote sustainable and responsible investment (SRI), the IPO One-Stop Support Center website (can be reached here: https://sites.google.com/uitm.edu.my/ipo-one-stop-support-center/home) is built to help users gain important information about the initial public offerings and the stock market of Malaysia through creative and innovative methods. Users will be able to experience real stock investing activity using the trading simulation platform on the IPO One-Stop Support Center website, aligning themselves with the current agenda for sustainable finance and better income opportunities. The main objective of this stock trading simulation is to offer users (potential retail investors) a riskfree environment to learn and practice trading prior to entering the real stock market. This investment simulation experience is an initial preparation for users when participating in the stock market with high uncertainty. Users need to understand the ins and outs of the stock market more deeply to brace for investment risks while guaranteeing consistent investment returns in the short and long term. This investment literacy is also important in helping users create a source of side income through investment activities in the future. Ultimately, generating passive income through investments can promote financial sustainability. This website is also accessible to the public who wish to get important information and build investment literacy before performing stock trade. Overall, the IPO One-Stop Support Center website is a platform that can benefit various parties for a transparent and important information channel in the stock market, particularly the initial public offering market in Malaysia. While publicly listed companies in Malaysia are mandated to disclose ESG information by Bursa Malaysia, the encouragement of potential investors to test their understanding of ESG benefits can be done through this simulation. As a result, future investments are more safe and sustainable, especially for newbie traders. This way, users can make investments with the intention of generating measurable positive social or environmental impacts alongside financial returns. Additionally, there are other information available on this website. Among others are; general information on the initial public offerings market, how to invest and list companies listed on Bursa Malaysia, knowledge sharing and educational resources for several academic courses (Investment and Portfolio Analysis, Technical Analysis, Personal Financial Planning.
The main objectives of the IPO One-Stop Support Center are to: 1. Provide an online platform as an initiative for students and lecturers to comprehend investment and portfolio analysis. 2. Provide an alternative platform, especially for users to get investment training through trading simulations as an initial exposure to real trading experience. 3. Provide initial public offering data as an initiative to improve the integrity of data access for academic researchers and retail investors. 4. Become a support centre that helps students and academics with reference materials such as slide presentations and publication of the latest articles related to initial public offerings and the stock market. 5. Develop an online platform with important information for investment in initial public offerings such as information about businesses listed on Bursa Malaysia. From the practical implication point of view, this website supports the SCM’s objectives and the ASEAN Capital Market Forum’s key point, inspiring to promote higher transparency in information disclosure for the capital market’s long-term sustainability. In this context, the investment community should be better informed by the importance of companies’ information disclosure retrieved in a more accessible platform for better protection of their investment portfolio and value. Disclosing higher specificity of information can attract higher participation from potential investors to the Malaysian stock market. In other words, IPO One-stop Support Center is in line with a part of Malaysia’s 8th Sustainable Development Growth (SDG); the Malaysian market and economic growth are expected to partly improve through a more transparent, fair, and better-regulated platform and a reachable and friendlier platform to retail investors in their early stage of investment on IPOs. Product Description One of the IPO One-stop Support Center key features is the “Trading Simulation” feature (see attachment 2), also known as virtual trading aims to provide individuals with a risk-free environment to practice and learn about financial markets and trading strategies. The IPO One-stop support Center directs visiting users to the Bursa Marketplace platform for hands-on experience. Users are able to experience real-world trading scenarios using virtual money, allowing them to practice trading activities without risking their actual capital. While the trading simulation can offer educational and learning tools, users can hone their trading skills, such as technical analysis, fundamental analysis, risk management, and decision-making, by experimenting with different approaches and gaining practical experience. The actual trading features can also complement the
formal education if students are able to experience investing before becoming real traders. Some of the key features that a Trading Simulation can offer similar to actual trading activities are: Key Features of Trading Simulation: 1. Users are provided virtual money to trade, eliminating the risk of financial loss. The virtual funds represent a simulated trading account balance users can use to execute trades. 2. Typically uses real-time or delayed market data to replicate actual market conditions accurately. This allows users to experience the price fluctuations and market dynamics they would encounter in real trading. 3. Often offer a wide range of assets from different financial markets. Users can trade individual stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), forex pairs, commodities, options, and more. 4. Provide various trading tools and features, including charting tools, technical indicators, order types (market orders, limit orders, stop-loss orders, etc.), and portfolio tracking. 5. Access to historical market data, allowing users to back-test trading strategies using past market movements. Therefore, IPO One-stop Support Center encourages learning theoretically and practically to ensure a holistic learning experience for users. Below is the process of utilizing the Bursa Marketplace Trading Simulation platform: Step 1: Trading Simulation in IPO One-stop Center, and Register in the Bursa Marketplace platform: https://sites.google.com/uitm.edu.my/ipo-one-stop-support-center/tradingsimulation?authuser=0 Step 2: Log in to the Bursa Marketplace account using the verified email and password Step 3: Go to “My Games” in “My Market” to start using the Trading Simulation platform Step 4: Join any games created on the platform to start practising your trading strategy! Results & Discussion “IPO One Stop-Support Center” Feedback Survey was carried out to understand the impact of this website on students and public users; from which 110 Respondents answered the survey. Feedback forms were distributed through Google Form: https://sites.google.com/uitm.edu.my/ipo-one-stopsupport-center/feedback-survey
Demographic Profiles Figure 1: Respondents Categories From the total number of respondents (110 people), 5 respondents (4.5%) are academics, 9 respondents (8.2%) are industrial or professional workers, 50 respondents (45.5%) are undergraduate students, 42 respondents (38.2%) are students postgraduate, 3 respondents (2.7%) are potential investors and 7 respondents (6.3%) are either researchers, banking institute employees, new retail investors and clerk. Figure 2: Academic Qualifications From the total number of respondents (110 people), 29 respondents (26.4%) have a diploma qualification, 59 respondents (53.6%) have a bachelor’s degree qualification, 15 respondents (13.6%) have a master’s degree, 2 respondents (1.8%) have a PhD qualification, 4 respondents (3.6%) are SPM graduates and 1 respondent (0.9%) is a matriculation graduate. Main Survey Findings on the Application of IPO One-Stop Support Center 1. As a student, potential investor or academic, does this IPO One-Stop Support Center help improve your understanding of initial public offerings and stocks in general?
Figure 3: Improving Stock Market Understanding From the total number of respondents (110 people), 106 respondents (96.4%) think that this support center helps to improve their understanding of initial public offerings and shares, in general. In contrast, 4 respondents (3.6%) think that there is a possibility that it can help to improve their level of understanding. 2. Is the IPO One-Support Center useful for your investment-related learning activities? Figure 4: Uses in Learning Activities From the total number of respondents (110 people), 41 respondents (37.3%) stated that the IPO OneSupport Center is extremely useful in investment-related learning activities, 60 respondents (54.5%) stated that the IPO One-Support Center is extremely useful in investment-related learning activities and 9 respondents (8.2%) stated that the IPO One-Support Center is very useful in investment-related learning activities. 3. Is the IPO One-Support Center useful for improving your lifelong learning skills on investing and stock trading?
Figure 5: Improving Lifelong Learning Skills From the total number of respondents (110 people), 33 respondents (30%) stated that the IPO OneSupport Center is extremely useful in improving their lifelong learning skills from the investment aspect, 65 respondents (59.1%) stated that the IPO One-Support Center is extremely useful in improving their lifelong learning skills from the investment aspect. Meanwhile, 12 respondents (10.9%) stated that IPO One-Support Center is useful in improving their lifelong learning skills from the investment aspect. 4. What information in the IPO One-Support Center do you find very useful? Trading simulation The link to the trading simulator, along with detailed explanations. The ‘How to Invest’ part is the most useful and the updated list of market share The background of IPO (what it is and how it works), how to invest in public offerings, and the simulated trading. The initial overview of IPO and also the information on How to Invest, this is good for new investors. The investment simulation where it mimics the real-life investment system. It is very helpful especially for those who want to start investing in the equity market. It has a detailed description of how to start investing, where to invest, what new IPOs will be announced in the near future, how to buy an IPO, which IPO is best to buy based on the prospectus and so on. In the issued prospectus explains why the company wants to be public. Conclusion This website can be the first of its kind to integrate information in catering both the needs of the Malaysian investment community (i.e., those in the early stage as investors), students and academics. This website is a “user-friendly” platform that gives interested parties free access to
Malaysian stock information (i.e., IPOs) and stock trading experience. The information gathered and conveyed on this website is tailored-made to the Malaysian IPO market. Nonetheless, this website must offer continuous effort, particularly in the trading simulation platform, to better serve its users. Some of the features to be included in improving the innovation are as follows: To provide information on different types of investment for users to diversify their investment interests and portfolio. To provide a stock trading tutorial video to navigate the trading simulation experience better. To provide weekly notification of the newly announced IPOs in Malaysia. To include IPO listing day performance and to-date performance. To provide a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section. References [1] Jay R. Ritter (2021), The Audit Analytics Initial Public Offerings (IPO) Database and IPO Statistics, College of Business, University of Florida Warrington. [2] Securities Commission Malaysia. (2020). Prospectus Guideline Part II, Contents of Prospectus. 1- 77. [3] Securities Commission Malaysia. (2021). Capital Market Masterplan 2. 1-99.
3P GROWTHBOX (SMART GREENHOUSE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) aFarzana binti Rosaidi, Malaysia ([email protected], +60167232264) bWahyu Wahidin, Indonesia ([email protected], +62 823 6834 6655) cHilwa Yusoh, Thailand ([email protected], +66 65 561 6403 1. Introduction Smart sensor systems in the greenhouse is an innovation technology in agricultural practice where the environmental conditions in the greenhouse can be altered for favorable crop growth. This provides a climate-resilient agriculture solution that can ensure sustainable food production and consumption[1]. The automated systems that monitor and control various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light and ventilation. Aside from that, the system also known to run with efficient energy that includes lighting and watering system. The implementation of the project structure will involve the local communities, who can be trained and supported to establish agriculture-based businesses (employment & entrepreneurship). Through educational engagement activities, the project can also elevate agriculture literacy and adoption of IoT within the communities, eventually addressing the challenges encountered by the local communities in farming. 2. Problem Statement Aceh, a province in Indonesia on Sumatra Island, faces agricultural biodiversity and deforestation threats as the main income source is from palm oil plantations. This region's population is dependent on products from far-flung food supply chains which raises agricultural costs. The farming activities in Aceh have been hampered by the region's dramatic climate change, which affects the crop productivity. To enable locals to produce crops year-round without worrying about the weather and pests, as well as to enhance the crop productivity, a smart agriculture greenhouse equipped with sensors is required. Enhanced crop yields at local areas not only provides food security to the community but also can be a reliable source of income for local communities from crop planting and selling. Hence the purpose of this project aims to address the challenges faced by farmers in achieving continuous production in the face of climate change. Besides, the smart greenhouse serves as a learning center for communities to learn about sustainable crop management and the adoption of smart sensors (IoT) to improve crop yields. 3. Implementation of the Concept 3P growthBox concept comprises three main activities: 3.1 Technology Integration
The installation of a smart greenhouse equipped with sensors that can optimize plant growth will be built on vacant land. The greenhouse, equipped with sensors such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, and soil moisture, and drip irrigation system will regulate the ambient conditions in the greenhouse to provide favorable growing conditions and protect crops from unfavorable weather and various pests. The installation of smart sensors also aligns with the latest developments in agriculture utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT)[2]. Basically, sensors (electronic components) will be purchased and installed in the greenhouse. Temperature, humidity, light intensity, and soil moisture (irrigation) will be monitored by the sensors. Once the sensor reading deviates from the setpoint, automatic action will be triggered to rectify the condition back to the desired state. 3.2 Pipe Installation & Data Monitoring In parallel with the construction of the smart greenhouse, selected crop seeds will be germinated. Once the seeds sprout, the crops will be transferred to the hydroponic and vertical garden constructed in the smart greenhouse. The crops will continue to grow in the greenhouse, where the smart systems will control the conditions at the desired conditions. The crops will be harvested once it attains a mature state for consumption. Smart sensors installed can provide the data which helps farmers to make decisions and optimize resource usage. 3.3 Community Engagement Collaborating between agricultural professionals, technology experts, and local people to transfer knowledge through dissemination and training. First, selected volunteers will be trained and involved throughout this process from germination to harvesting. A series of two workshops will also be conducted at the mid and end of projects to share with the community the adoption of smart sensor systems to improve crop productivity and best practices in farming. Such educational engagement activities will expose participants to the latest innovations in agriculture to improve crop productivity, food security, and income generation. 4. Impact on Planet, Prosperity and People (3P) The implementation of 3P GrowthBox is inclusively in line with Sustainable Development goals in 2030 by addressing SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). This project will also directly impact in three areas such as: 4.1 People Become a community hub for people to learn how to produce fresh vegetables in modern and effective ways to access fresh, locally grown produce, improving food security and sustainable practices in agriculture. This project also empowers local youth to learn greenhouse operation, maintenance, and data management as the platform for them to explore the latest technologies in agriculture. 4.2 Prosperity
The agricultural sector experiences growth and modernization, reducing the dependence on imports and enhancing national food self-sufficiency. This, in turn, bolsters rural economies and provides consistent crops for local consumption to address food security. 4.3 Environment 3P growthBox establishes a climate-resilient agriculture solution that minimizes chemical runoff into ecosystems, lessens the strain on water supplies, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from long-distance transportation[3]. 5. Conclusion In conclusion, the project aims to establish a climate-resilient agriculture solution equipped with smart sensors that can improve crop yields (food security), provide income and employment for the community, and accelerate the adoption of IoT in sustainable agriculture. The concept of 3P Growthbox exemplifies the integration of the technology and sustainability, offering a viable solution to achieve productive and environmentally friendly agriculture. As we steer towards a more sustainable future, these innovative smart greenhouse ideas can prosper the economy, nurture the society, and preserve the nature. 6. Reference [1] Hemathilake, D. M. K. S., & Gunathilake, D. M. C. C. (2022). High-productive agricultural technologies to fulfill future food demands: Hydroponics, aquaponics, and precision/smart agriculture. In Future Foods (pp. 555-567). Academic Press. [2] Li, H., Guo, Y., Zhao, H., Wang, Y., & Chow, D. (2021). Towards automated greenhouse: A state of the art review on greenhouse monitoring methods and technologies based on internet of things. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 191, 106558. [3] Sharma, N., Acharya, S., Kumar, K., Singh, N., & Chaurasia, O. P. (2018). Hydroponics as an advanced technique for vegetable production: An overview. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 17(4), 364-371.
5 SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE 2023 TH EMPOWERING RESILIENT COMMUNITIESTHROUGH SUSTAINABLE CIRCULARPROCESSSOLUTIONS