Organizers, Institute of Islam Hadhari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia; and the Ministry of Islamic Development Malaysia have gone out of their way to offer such an auspicious program: ASEAN Community Conference 2015 (ACC15). On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to thank all the honored guests and participants of the 2015 ASEAN Community Conference.
The Role of Islamic Civilisation in Strengthening the Foreign Relations between Countries of ASEAN
The level of ethno-nationalism is rising high in some of the ASEAN member countries. An inclusive ASEAN will be an effective instrument for peace and prosperity for its people and the rest of the world.
The Significance of Peaceful Values in Global Perspective: Challenges and Hopes 1
The teachings of the Qur'an can provide significant leadership to the rest of the world on the issue of race relations. The voice of the heart (which is the spiritual soul and inner capacity) never tells a lie and recognizing it (the voice of the heart) is very important to live peacefully in a global perspective.
Issues in Border Territory: Chances and Challenges of Brunei Darussalam in Confronting ASEAN Economic Community
Based on the philosophy of MIB and Negara Zikir, the government of Brunei Darussalam wants to implement Islam in the economic system. Especially for the people of Brunei Darussalam cross-border shopping in Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia.
Eco-spirituality Values and Islamic Sustainable Development
Ethnographic Studies of Local Culture at Shrimp Farmers in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia
In order to provide an understanding to the reader, some key themes have divided shrimp farmers' understanding of eco-spirituality values. Rethinking an attitude of balance for nature and unity of natural ecosystem are attitudes required of shrimp farmers today.
Production Optimization of Bacteriocin by Lactic Acid Bacteria as Food Biopreservative
Metabolites of lactic acid bacteria that serve as antimicrobial compounds include organic acids (lactic acid and acetic acid), bacteriocins, hydrogen peroxide, diacetyl, CO2 and all metabolites that have antimicrobial activity (Ouwehand and Vesterlund, 2004). Bacteriocins produced by the starter culture of lactic acid bacteria have a higher sensitivity against gram-positive bacteria than gram-negative bacteria.
Current Trend for Food Safety and Halal Measures
In Malaysia, the Standards Malaysia form a Technical Committee on the food safety system and the first revision was successfully published by the Malaysian Standard (MS) in 2007. To ensure meat safety and quality, each processing line must have its food safety plan (HACCP). In Malaysia, as a requirement to obtain Halal certification, a food safety plan in the form of HACCP or GMP is a requirement.
It is therefore imperative that all meat processors equip themselves with appropriate food safety and halal measures.
Transformation of Muslim Behaviour
Perspectives of Malaysian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
The informants were asked about: (a) The type of EEB practiced by Muslims in Malaysia; (b) The transformation process of EEB experienced by Muslims in Malaysia; and (c) Whether the transformation of EEB from Muslim in Malaysia is motivated by the values espoused by Islam. N of NRO 2 (PEM), the transformation of EEB among the Muslim youth in Malaysia is visible although not widespread and occurring at a slow pace. The informants tell that the transformation of EEB from Muslim in Malaysia is not motivated by the values advocated by Islam, but by economic and social factors as well as level of education and regulation enforcement.
M from NGO 3 (GRA), agreed with Informant 8 and Informant 7 that environmental education should start at home (Figure 5).
Islamic Freedom in ASEAN
A Challenge Not Confronted in ASEAN Community?
The Nusantara Model of Islam
A Counter Discourse of Islamic State in Southeast Asia
Ethnic Tolerance Practices in Malaysia
A Preliminary Study
Ayat Al-Mawaddah: Satu Analisis Mengenai Kehujahan Shaykh Muhammad Mar c i Al-Amin Al-Antaki dalam Karyanya
Prophet YaÑqËb’s Main Principles in Parenting
An Analysis from SËrah YËsuf
Nevertheless, Prophet YaÑqËb, unlike the typical reaction of parents, calmly responded to the news of Prophet YËsuf's death with great determination. Hamka believed that Prophet YaÑqËb knew from the very beginning that the news of Prophet YËsuf's death was a lie. Interestingly, their plan coincided with Prophet YaÑqËb's concerns before he released Prophet YËsuf.
Miraculously, Prophet YaÑqËb told his sons who stayed at home that he felt the smell of Prophet YËsuf.
The Finesse of Marriage in Buginese Society of Sinjai
Madduta (proposal); Madduta means an official proposal made by a man's family to the woman's family. Hans, Member of the Legislative Districts who lives not far from his home in the district of Sinjai, Bulupoddo. This happens because the basic purpose of marriage is the necessity of social, political and economic.
However, if the driver of the agreement was not approved by the religion, it is considered invalid and illegal.
The Culture of Love for Knowledge among Students of Higher Institution and its Relationship to the Personality of Mukmin
The culture of love of knowledge among students of higher institutions and its relationship to Mukmin's personality. This study aims to assess the level of love of knowledge among students with Mukmin personality. The outcome of the research is expected to produce a Love of Knowledge and Mukmin Personality module as a guideline for young people and the community, especially academia.
The culture of love of knowledge and its connection with the personality of mukmin is a study to follow up previous studies.
Women as Head of the State: An Islamic perspective
Claims of Human Rights: A Challenge to the Nation of Islam in ASEAN Community in Addressing LGBT Issues
The Seksualiti Merdeka (Sexual Independence) program promoted the LGBT community in 2012 and became a major topic and hot topic in newspapers and other mass media. Lesbian: Lesbian refers to a woman, woman, or girl who is physically, emotionally, and sexually attracted to a member of the same sex. For example, the effect of the principles of Yogyakarta, which is also an influential human rights organization in the United States, Human Rights Watch (HRW) argued that the law against sodomy in force in Malaysia is outdated (archaic) contrary to the true human .
Deviations from this norm were never intended to be included in the application of the terms of the declaration.
Bringing Islamic Leadership, Unity and Tolerance into Reality for the Stability of ASEAN Community
It gives the same meaning to what is good in the past, present and future of believers. Furthermore, it has been proven that the application of Islamic rule has built civilized society in most parts of the world including Spain, Africa and India. Islam always encourages its people to behave well, speak only good words and think for the betterment of the ummah which includes understanding the compatibility of peace and security between being ambitious and the state of reality.
Although Taqwa is a state of the heart that we cannot judge, aspects of Taqwa will be reflected in one's character and behavior.
The Perception and Attitude on Islam among Malay students and workers in USA
Influence of Religiosity and Religious Acceptance on Attitude to Biobank
A Sociocultural Perspective on Elderly Caregiving
Traditionally, and in many societies, providing care, including for the elderly, has been the role of the women of the family. Caring for the elderly is written in many surahs of the Quran as well as in hadiths. However, in all lessons, there was no indication that caring is only the role of women/girls.
The debate about the role of female caregivers in Islam can also be attributed to the role of the man as the head of the family. Men's main responsibilities are outside the family.
Healthcare for Migrant Workers in Malaysia
Challenges in Realizing ASEAN Community
ASEAN Migrant Workers and Its Impacts on Malaysian Society
What are the effects of the presence of migrant workers in Malaysia. This paper focuses on the impact of ASEAN migrant workers on Malaysian society (hereafter referred to as migrant workers). From a social perspective, the arrival of migrant workers has caused inconvenience to the local community (NPFDB, 2000).
The general finding shows that the presence of migrant workers in the country has more negative than positive effects.
Obesity among young Malaysians, is it an ASEAN Lifestyle?
As a result of this 'obesity epidemic', the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease in children and young people is becoming a common health problem (WHO, 2012). As the negative impact of overweight and obesity among children and young people can spill over into society and derail the country's economic plans to become a fully developed nation. The impact of obesity on young people's health status, well-being, satisfaction and happiness can spill over into their physical, emotional, social, functioning (Varni, Seid & Kurtin, 2001).
And especially in the ASEAN region, the quality of life of children and young people under the age of 35 has not yet received much attention.
Trend of Pesantren in Indonesia: Challenges and Hopes
But when Pesantren is placed in the middle of today's global issues of community, it becomes attractive. Salaf Pesantren, in which there is the Salaf education system (wetonan and sorogan) and a classical system. Most of the religious values and morals have been described in character formation.
Many Pesantren have grown up in the remote corners of the country of Indonesia with a wide range of diversity and characteristics.
Belief and Religious Thought Contentious Study of Social Movement on Carok Tradition in Bujur Village of Pamekasan Madura
My research focuses on how the escalation of class participates as the impact of the single interpretation of religion. Second, after analyzing various complications how the description of class escalation comes to the single interpretation forced on the people, the author tries to find out the conflicts related to it, whether internal or external conflicts. Then, thirdly, the writer will try to elaborate all the fact as the beginning of conflict followed by people causing controversy through class escalation.
And finally, the author will try to find out how far the influence of the main conflict caused by class escalation increased by the individual interpretation of Islam.
Learner and Teacher Perceptions of Quality in Learning and Teaching in Indonesian Islamic University: A Case Study at UIN Alauddin Makassar
Participants' views on quality learning and teaching cover several key themes, as described in the following sections. Many students in the interviews and focus groups described that quality learning is about understanding what is being taught. Several students in the interviews and focus groups also experienced high quality learning in terms of student engagement and active learning activity.
Many students in the interviews and focus groups considered that quality learning is self-directed learning.
Factors of Malay Socio-Cultural Belief Regarding the Hysteria Phenomenon
To identify the factors of change in Malaysian socio-culture regarding the hysteria phenomenon. The most notable socio-cultural change in the Malay world is their belief based on tawhid or monotheism in Allah SWT. As a result of group interaction, there is a process of mutual influence which causes social change, including Malay society's belief in hysteria.
The Malay belief in hysteria is part of the knowledge of the ancestors and is transmitted to the next generations through education.
