Food waste is a problem that has resulted in a variety of situations in which it is one of the primary causes of food insecurity. Changes in household behaviors, such as overbuying, are important drivers of food waste, particularly following the emergence of COVID-19. Studies on what drives household consumer engagement in various food-waste strategies have been limited. Thus, this paper aims to study the factors that lead to food-waste behavior at the household level in the Klang Valley area. Out of the 431 questionnaires distributed, 404 were useful, and the respondents for this study were from various ethnicities. A quantitative design was employed in this study, with descriptive and inference statistics derived from the questionnaire, which was distributed via Google Forms. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 26.0 and Smart PLS version 3.0, to test the reliability, validity, and hypotheses of this study. A significant relationship exists between food-waste behavior, namely food expenditure, and waste reuse, but food-waste behavior has no relationship with food choice. The study’s conclusions highlight the significance of understanding and planning one’s food-buying behaviors, to achieve benefits additional to simply lowering the number of those who are at risk of being hungry. The study also found that male respondents wasted more food than their female counterparts.

Renewable energy (RE) is a type of advanced technology that changes natural energy into a form that can be used as an alternative to traditional energy solutions to help reduce problems caused by global warming. Nevertheless, consumers still have limited knowledge of renewable energy, which leads to an unwillingness to pay more. Renewable energy marketing as a sustainable willingness to pay more for renewable energy billpayers in Peninsular Malaysia. This research applied the theory of reasoned action as the theoretical underpinning theory. A questionnaire survey was distributed to taxpayers, and 3209 usable responses out of 5000 persons were obtained. This paper suggested that consumers’ concerns and knowledge of renewable energy were positively related to paying a premium for renewable energy. This research showed that the energy consumption patterns influenced consumers’ willingness to pay more for renewable energy. This will benefit policymakers, in line with the Twelfth Malaysian Plan, in pursuing green technology growth and recommending the policy measure to achieve the country’s 31% and 40% renewable energy targets in 2025 and 2035, respectively.

Objective: This paper presents the assessment of the reliability and validity of a proposed questionnaire on determinants of financial readiness of military personnel. Theoretical Framework: This study integrates the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Stress and Coping Theory and Life-Cycle model of consumption and savings as theoretical foundations. Method: The questionnaire is developed based on the existing measurement scales from the literature. The study analysed a total of 220 questionnaires using SPSS 29.0. A purification process involves scale reliability and Exploratory Factor Analysis. Results and Discussion: Results showed a relatively high internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha greater than 0.7 for all constructs. 8 constructs and 86 out of the initial 92 items representing the theoretical model. Items assigned to each dimension consistently exhibited high loadings on their constructs. Exploratory factor analysis showed a KMO value of above 0.7 for all constructs. Research Implications: The findings help introduce a research framework as a standard measurement for determinants of financial readiness, specifically for military personnel. The financial planning is part of the strategies for realising SDGs no poverty, zero hunger, and good health and well-being. Originality/Value: This study contributes to theory extension and testing, verification of the conceptualisation and operationalisation of constructs, and replication of the previous studies.

Over the years, the manufacturing sector has emerged as one of the primary industrial forces driving economic expansion. Work engagement has become a significant topic for many organizations, as they recognize that employee retention is crucial to a company's success. The labour performed by employees and the satisfaction they derive from their work are directly linked to work engagement. This study aimed to examine the influence of career growth on work engagement among manufacturing employees in Klang Valley, Selangor. A total of 269 employees participated as respondents. To collect the necessary data, questionnaire forms were employed as the primary data collection method. Descriptive tests and inferential analyses, including the Pearson correlation test and simple linear regression analysis, were used as quantitative approaches in this research. The collected data were analysed using version 23.0 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study utilized a snowball sampling technique. The findings revealed that career growth has a significant impact on work engagement, with professional ability development identified as the most influential factor in employees’ work engagement. These results highlight the importance of organizations in supporting employees' skill development to enhance workplace productivity. In conclusion, employees are more likely to be engaged and develop a strong sense of belonging to their company when they perceive greater opportunities for career growth.

This study examines the influence of financial literacy and military culture on the financial planning of Malaysian Armed Forces personnel, with retirement awareness as a mediating factor. Guided by the theory of planned behaviour and the life-cycle consumption model, financial planning is conceptualised as a behavioural outcome shaped by knowledge, attitudes, and military norms. A quantitative cross-sectional design using PLS-SEM is proposed to test these relationships. Results show that both factors significantly predict financial planning, with retirement awareness partially mediating the effects. The study offers insights into MINDEF, LTAT, and AKPK in strengthening soldiers’ financial readiness and retirement planning.