The construction sector plays an important role in\ud the national economy through strengthening and enabling other sectors.Construction provides basic amenities and infrastructures that support social development.Despite its important contribution, the industry is still saddled with serious problems such as poor quality, low productivity, poor image, economic volatility, bureaucratic delays, and cost overruns.With an eye to overcoming these problems, this paper proposed a study on supplier-contractor partnering and its impact on construction performance

Despite growing evidence of increased saturated and trans fat contents in street foods, little is known about their fatty acid (FA) compositions. This study aimed to analyse the saturated fatty acids (SFAs), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), and trans fatty acids (TFAs) content of 70 selected and most commonly available street foods in Malaysia. The street foods were categorised into main meals, snacks, and desserts. TFAs were not detected in any of the street foods. Descriptively, all three categories mainly contained SFAs, followed by MUFAs, and PUFAs. However, the one-way ANOVA testing showed that the differences between each category were insignificant (p > 0.05), and each FA was not significantly different (p > 0.05) from one to another. Nearly half of the deep-fried street foods contained medium to high SFAs content (1.7 g/100 g–24.3 g/100 g), while the MUFAs were also high (32.0–44.4%). The Chi-square test of association showed that the type of preparation methods (low or high fat) used was significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the number of SFAs. These findings provide valuable information about fat composition in local street foods for the Malaysian Food Composition Database and highlight the urgency to improve nutritional composition.

Ambiguous information, incomplete explanation and unclear description of products portrayed in a website normally caused carts abandonment. As evidenced in many prior studies, consumers’ purchase intentions were highly influenced by their confidence in the informationprovided by the website. This study identifies criteria of qualified information and describes how it was managed by halal e-commerce businesses. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interview with key information custodians from four e-commerce platforms. The study found good understanding and efficient management of information quality criteria could help halal e-commerce businesses to progress one step ahead of their competitors.

This study examined the system quality requirements of halal e-commerce platforms from a Sharia compliance perspective. Utilizing a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with key stakeholders from two Malaysian halal e-commerce platforms. Thematic analysis revealed three key system quality criteria: user-friendliness, website quality, and system adaptability. The study highlights the necessity of quality management practices that align with Islamic principles to foster consumer trust and enhance the online shopping experience. Findings emphasize the importance of incorporating technological advancements, such as mobile apps and blockchain, to enhance transparency and streamline operations in halal e-commerce. The findings highlighted the need for halal e-commerce platforms to integrate quality management practices that align with Sharia requirements to meet the growing demand for halal products in the global market. Additionally, the findings of this research provide valuable recommendations for e-commerce stakeholders, policymakers, and halal business owners to strengthen system quality and enhance market competitiveness in the halal digital economy.

The anticipated global population growth to 9.7 billion by 2050 underscores the urgent need to identify sustainable protein sources to support future food systems. Traditional livestock production methods place a heavy burden on environmental resources, contributing significantly to climate change, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. Consequently, the global community is exploring plant-based protein alternatives that are more ecologically viable and cost-effective. This study explores the nutritional and environmental potential of Azolla pinnata, an aquatic fern with remarkable protein content, as an alternative feed ingredient for poultry and aquaculture. Through biochemical analysis and feasibility studies, the research confirms Azolla pinnata’s protein yield ranges between 20–30% in dry weight, comparable to soybean, making it a highly valuable substitute for imported feed ingredients like maize and soy meal. The study also discusses cultivation challenges, including growth inconsistency and environmental sensitivity, while proposing strategies such as controlled environment agriculture and integrated aquaponic systems for large-scale production. The findings indicate that Azolla could significantly reduce feed cost, enhance local agricultural resilience, and improve Malaysia’s feed security, especially in reducing dependency on imported maize and soya. These results also align closely with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing zero hunger, climate action, and sustainable agriculture.