As technology advances, people become increasingly dependent on technological tools to increase their work efficiency and productivity. Farming methods in the agriculture sector are also undergoing a shift from conventional to technology-driven modern agriculture practices, primarily because of their benefits and potential to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the adoption rate of climate-smart agriculture technologies (CSAT) is considered to be very slow. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the factors that lead farmers to adopt CSAT in their agricultural practices. A sample of 185 farmers was used to investigate the main influencing factors in four contexts. The developed model was analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling method. The results of this study suggest that institutions play a critical role as a contextual factor that leads individuals and societies to engage with CSAT, builds confidence, and convinces farmers to adopt these technologies.

Since the early 1990s, Malaysian society has displayed a deepening concern over steady increases in reported cases of child abuse in the country. For many Malaysians, knowledge of this issue comes from the mainstream media. This research analyses media coverage of child abuse in two mainstream English-language daily newspapers throughout 2010. The analysis focuses on how this issue is presented and ‘framed’ in the media. Through the use of simple episodic framing and a distorted focus on extreme cases of child abuse, media coverage internationally obscures the reality of child abuse as it occurs within the context of contemporary social, cultural, religious or political systems. This hinders any genuine understanding of the problem, leading to flawed solutions. We find these international patterns largely replicated in Malaysia. Furthermore, gendered socialization processes in Malaysia make women and mothers principally responsible for family life and there is a tendency to blame and punish mothers for child abuse even when they are not the perpetrators. Internationally, child welfare experts and academics have advised the media to focus reporting on the underlying causes of abuse so that the issue can be better understood and addressed and this advice is pertinent for Malaysia today.

The increasing frequency and severity of flood events necessitate robust Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) to mitigate disaster impacts and enhance community resilience. This systematic review aims to synthesise recent advances and practices in FEWS and their effectiveness in fostering resilient communities. This study addresses challenges of integrating technological innovations and community engagement to improve flood preparedness and response. Methodologically, a comprehensive scholarly literature search was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science databases, covering publications from 2021 onwards. The flow of the study is based on the PRISMA framework. The analysis was based on a total of (n=238) articles were screened, with (n=32) studies meeting the inclusion criteria. The study yielded results indicating that integrating technological innovations, community engagement, local knowledge, policy intervention, and investment are imperative in improving community resilience through Flood EWS. The economic analyses indicated that such systems are cost-effective and have strong community backing. Notably, the identification and classification of digital tools in disaster education, local knowledge in context, the role of community engagement, and the technological systems, as well as the place and importance of policy and cost intervention, all emerged as important themes. In this regard, the study makes a call for further research towards the development of integrated, adaptable, and community-based FEWS frameworks that cater to the needs and conditions of specific places. By so doing, this research provides a comprehensive review that supplies critical information for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers working advancement and implementation of flood EWS to enhance resilient communities in the wake of increasing flood risk.

This paper reports on an analysis of representations of child abuse in English-language newspapers in Malaysia. Certain media images of mothers recur: bad mothers who are unable to protect their children; and good mothers, who are feminine representatives of a maternalised national government which is charged with interceding on behalf of abused children. Mothers implicated in child abuse are harshly judged by the maternalist regime. Our findings resonate with previous feminist analyses of child abuse but manifest differently in a non-Western, non-Christian context. In Malaysia, motherhood plays a crucial role in nationalist political culture; women and mothers carry increasing economic, social and political burdens in the rapidly modernising state. Fathers are largely marginal or absent in media reporting of child abuse, while mothers are represented as fully responsible for the care of children, particularly when problems occur. The media's blaming of child abuse on social changes while valorising traditional families reflects a conservative, patriarchal perspective, occluding discussion of the contexts of child abuse and thus mitigating against comprehensive solutions.

Objective: Rohingya refugee children are among the most vulnerable groups in the world. Despite the persecution that they received from the Myanmar government, the negative stigma towards them has worsened their conditions. Hence, education is the only way to change their lives across generations. However, while residing in Malaysia, these children have limitations in accessing formal education in national schools and most probably enrol in Alternative Learning Centres (ALC). Consequently, this study argues that every child deserves the right to education regardless of their status and must be in line with the aims of the SDGs and other international legal frameworks. Theoretical Framework: The Sustainable Development Goals on “Quality Education” emphasize the need to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote opportunities for lifelong learning for all. Method: In-depth interviews with informants involving four key persons representing policymakers and implementers, and 10 Rohingya parents who registered their children in alternative learning centres were collected with the aim to examine the extent of quality education being emphasised for Rohingya children in Malaysia. Results and Discussion: The result of the analysis found that the Rohingya refugee children received limited quality education due to no access to formal education, in which education was only provided at alternative learning centres. Nonetheless, both the provider (the alternative learning centres) and receiver (Rohingya parents and children) still struggle with a number of issues and challenges. Originality/Value: This study is unique in that it examines the educational needs of Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia in a timely and context-specific manner, particularly through the lens of international human rights and the sustainable development framework. It highlights the gap between global educational goals and local realities, making it an important contribution to the field of refugee education.