With the rapid popularization of digital technology, e-government has become an essential tool for modern governments to improve governance capacity and enhance public trust. Especially in the post-pandemic era, the continued use of e-government plays a crucial role in promoting public participation, enhancing government trust, and fostering sustainable governance. The purpose of this study is to explore the behavioral drivers of e-government continuance intention to use (CIU), focusing on the roles of satisfaction (SA) and trust (TR) as mediators. Guided by the Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT), this study collected data from 393 valid questionnaires and employed quantitative analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine how perceived usefulness (PU) and expectation confirmation (EC) influence CIU through SA and TR. The findings indicate that perceived usefulness and expectation confirmation significantly and positively affect public satisfaction and trust in e-government, which in turn drive the public’s intention to continue using these platforms. This study extends the application of ECT in the e-government context, providing empirical support for its theoretical framework. Additionally, the results offer practical guidance for optimizing e-government services. By improving the platform’s usefulness and ability to meet user expectations, governments can enhance public satisfaction and trust, effectively encouraging continuous usage of e-government services. This contributes to the realization of modern digital governance and supports the sustainable development of society.

News organisations increasingly use social media content for breaking news, eyewitness accounts and user-generated videos. However, the veracity of such content is often questioned as social media platforms are prone to false reports, rumours and manipulation. This highlights the importance of journalists using robust verification techniques and strategies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of social media content in their reporting. However, prior research revealed no review papers discussing patterns of verification techniques and strategies journalists use on social media content for news production. This thematic review aims to synthesise literature from 2019 to 2023 on the journalist's strategies and techniques in verifying social media content for news production using a thematic review (TR). A list of keywords (journalistic techniques and strategies used in verifying social media content for news production) related to the scope of this research was identified. In the second step, the keyword was searched for studies in Scopus, Dimensions and Mendeley, and 31 papers were reviewed. A thematic review was carried out, where five final themes were identified: traditional techniques, combination strategies, technology and social media tools, computational tools and training, and media literacy. This study will benefit knowledge of journalists' verification social media techniques and strategies and future study of journalists' verification practices. Keywords: Journalists practices, verification, techniques & strategies, social media, news production. https://doi.org/10.17576/JKMJC-2023-3903-03

Persuasive strategies in Mandela’s No Easy Walk to Freedom

ABSTRAK Keris merupakan simbol atau cerminan budaya yang amat signifikan kepada masyarakat di Alam Melayu. Keris tidak hanya dilihat sebagai senjata, tetapi sebagai alat yang mengandungi nilai simbolik dan spiritual yang mendalam. Namun, wujud unsur mistik yang sering dikaitkan dengan keris sehingga menyebabkan perspektif negatif sinonim dengan warisan budaya ini. Persoalannya, adakah cerminan keris menurut masyarakat Melayu tradisional? Apakah wujud kaitan antara adab dan ilmu dalam penggunaan keris? Kajian-kajian lalu telah menimbulkan jurang ilmu yang ketara terutamanya dalam mengangkat keris sebagai cerminan budaya masyarakat yang beradab dan berilmu. Hal ini menjustifikasikan kajian ini dilakukan dengan dua objektif kajian, iaitu untuk menganalisis kebijaksanaan adab menerusi penggunaan keris dalam Hikayat Hang Tuah dan untuk merumuskan keris sebagai cerminan masyarakat berilmu dalam karya tersebut. Metodologi kajian ini menggunakan kaedah analisis teks terhadap karya magnum opus Hikayat Hang Tuah. Pendekatan yang dipilih adalah konsep kebijaksanaan adab oleh Muhd Norizam Jamian dan Zubir Idris (2019) berasaskan kerangka pemikiran adab oleh Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas. Kajian ini memfokuskan kepada unsur-unsur kebijaksanaan adab, terutamanya aspek ilmu yang terdapat dalam Hikayat Hang Tuah. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa keris bukan sahaja berfungsi sebagai senjata, tetapi mencerminkan penguasaan ilmu dan kebijaksanaan adab oleh masyarakat Melayu, khususnya dalam konteks keperibadian Hang Tuah sebagai pahlawan Melayu tersohor. Kajian ini memberikan justifikasi pentingnya kefahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang keris yang bertanggungjawab membentuk adab, pemikiran dan budaya masyarakat Melayu. Kajian ini dapat menyumbang kepada pemahaman peranan keris sebagai senjata yang signifikan khususnya ke arah pembentukan generasi muda yang berkualiti. ABSTRACT The keris holds deep cultural significance in the Malay world. It is not merely a weapon but a symbol laden with profound spiritual and cultural values. Unfortunately, its association with mysticism has often overshadowed its true meaning, leading to negative perceptions of this cultural heritage. This raises important questions: how does the keris reflect the worldview of traditional Malay society? Is there a connection between etiquette (adab) and knowledge in the use of the keris? Previous studies have left a significant gap in understanding the keris as a reflection of a cultured and enlightened society. This study aims to address this gap by pursuing two objectives: to analyze the wisdom of adab through the keris in Hikayat Hang Tuah and to establish its role as a symbol of an enlightened society in the text. The methodology involves textual analysis of the magnum opus Hikayat Hang Tuah, employing the concept of adab wisdom as articulated by Muhd Norizam Jamian and Zubir Idris (2019) and grounded in Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas’s framework on adab. The study focuses on elements of adab wisdom, particularly the aspect of knowledge, as depicted in Hikayat Hang Tuah. Findings reveal that the keris is not merely a weapon but a representation of intellectual mastery and ethical wisdom. Within the narrative, it emerges as a symbol of strength—physical, moral, and intellectual—embodied by Hang Tuah, the celebrated Malay warrior. This study underscores the importance of understanding the keris beyond its mysticism, highlighting its role in shaping Malay thought, culture, and adab. Ultimately, it contributes to inspiring a deeper appreciation for the keris as a cultural legacy, particularly in cultivating a generation that values knowledge and wisdom.

The government of Malaysia has introduced ‘Inculcating Islamic Values’ during the reign of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir in the 80s, ‘Civilizational Islam (Islam Hadhari)’ during the reign of Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi in 2004, ‘Wasatiyah’ during the reign of Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2010 and ‘Rahmatan-lil-Alamin’ recently in 2018 under the new government. All the approaches were designed towards developing a modern society in predominantly Malay-Muslim society of Malaysia. The concepts were normally publicized as a part of the manifesto during the political campaigns prior to the general elections. Since then, Malaysians, Muslims and non-Muslims alike were expecting to observe more detail explanations of the concepts and how it could be translated into actions in the multi-religion society. Occasionally the Prime Minister will reiterate the approaches and spell out in detail the methods of implementing the concept or to translate the concepts into policies. The concepts will further be elaborated in a couple more speeches delivered by the Prime Minister and senior ministers including the information minister. The mainstream media has also allotted special columns and programs to outspread the concepts even though at times not in detail and lack of continuity. Today, after about one year since the latest concept (Rahmatan-lil-alamin) has been conceived, what are the peoples’ perceptions towards it? Do the people really made to understand the concept? To what extent has the media been used to disseminate the idea? This paper will discuss the analysis of the dissemination of the concept through the main stream media in Malaysia.

This article explores the songs of Baul Lalon Shah, a prominent figure in the classical folklore of 19th-century Bengal under British rule. Lalon's music, deeply rooted in humanism, transcends caste, religion, and social divisions, emphasizing unity, equality, and peace. As a member of the Baul community, Lalon integrated diverse religious philosophies, including Hinduism, Tantric Buddhism, and Sufi Islam, into a unique spiritual discourse centred on humanity. His songs advocate for the primacy of humanism over religious and societal binaries. Despite their profound philosophical contributions, Lalon's songs have not been analyzed using rhetorical methods thoroughly. This study seeks to fill that gap by applying rhetorical analysis to examine the humanistic philosophy embedded in Lalon Shah's works. By doing so, it aims to reveal the enduring significance of his message in Bengali society and contribute to the broader discourse on global humanism. Disseminating these insights can play a transformative role in cultural and philosophical spheres.