Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owners’ intentions participate in waqf, involving two countries, which are Malaysia Indonesia, using the theory planned behavior. SMEs backbone many economies, representing 95% all companies worldwide accounting for 60% employment. Based on fact, paper analyzes influence religiosity, knowledge attitude predict SMEs’ owners waqf participation Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach Data were randomly...

Purpose This study aims to show the factors that influence intention of Generation Z Muslims buy halal food products through ShopeeFood. Design/methodology/approach used quantitative methods. The analytical technique is partial least square-structural equation modeling with 230 respondents as a sample in West Java, Indonesia. research was conducted June 2022 by distributing questionnaires via Google Forms and social media. Findings results showed perceived ease use, usefulness, attitudes,...

The use of digital payment in Indonesia has increased rapidly. number users continues to grow every year, making various zakat institutions, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf start innovating raise funds using a system. This excellent innovation seems contrast with the amount funds, waqf, alms collected; it is still far below potential funds. Many factors influence intention pay Muslim community paying zakat, endowments, alms. Some that need be investigated are religiosity trust factor. aim this...

The local and international communities play an important role in the sustainable growth of Malaysian tourism industry. principle industry was proposed by World Tourism Organization (WTO) 1988. As is one largest fastest growing industries Malaysia, government has poured considerable effort into promoting this consistent with objective Economic Transformation Program (ETP) to transform from a resource-based economy service-based economy. This study aimed test hypothesis tourism-led...

This study analyses and presents accounting academics' experiences in six universities Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia to adapt the swift change remote virtual classroom delivery model forced by COVID-19 pandemic, while also gaining valuable lessons from this unique situation. In study, autoethnography's basic principles were used. The main results suggest that universities' combined current information communication technologies, learning management systems, blended experiences, training,...

This research explores the evolution of personal names within Diaspora Jawa Sabah (DJS) community, focusing on how historical events, social changes, and cultural practices have influenced DJS names, particularly after joined Malaysia in 1963. Using content analysis in-depth interviews, study investigates migration history factors shaping linguistic aspects Sabah. The findings reveal four key points: (1) distinct histories Javanese people to compared Malaysian Peninsula, (2) impact...

This study aims to examine the factors affecting financial planning for retirement among gig workers in Peninsular Malaysia. To guarantee well-being during post-retirement life, people need have proper retirement. Using a systematic review of literature, two main online databases, Scopus and Web Science, were used assess literature on past studies based advanced search query enriched keywords: (“FINANCIAL WELL-BEING*” OR “FWB” “FINANCIAL WELLBEING”) AND (“FINANC*” “RETIR*”) (“PLAN*”) from...

This study intends to investigate the role of social financing in supporting sustainable development and fostering entrepreneurship within small medium enterprises (SMEs) its future directions opportunities Malaysia Saudi Arabia. SMEs are increasingly implementing business models tackle resource constraints environmental issues foster long-term impact. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through questionnaires distributed SME owners using purposive sampling....

Developing acceptance of e-wallets among low-income groups is challenging due to factors such as financial limitations, digital literacy gaps, and concerns about security usability. This study proposes a relationship model using quantitative research design validate the hypothesized establish their interconnections. The key determinants influencing e-wallet include performance expectancy, effort facilitating conditions, with behavioral intention serving mediating factor. To ensure...

Purpose Personal bankruptcy is on the rise in Malaysia. The Insolvency Department of Malaysia reported that personal has increased since 2007, and total accumulated cases stood at 131,282 2014. This indeed an alarming issue because increasing number will have a negative impact Malaysian economy, as well society. From aspect individual’s minimizes their chances securing job. Apart from that, account be frozen, lost control assets properties not allowed to start any business nor part company’s...

Purpose — This research explores the dimensions of perceived iḥsān (altruism) and trust, utilising a framework rooted in Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT), to comprehensively explore intricate motivations ethical considerations underlying individuals’ engagement with digital waqf platforms. Design/Methodology/Approach Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied analyse primary data collected from 202 Muslims residing four cities Indonesia. Findings ­— The investigation...

This paper aims to examine the graduates' plans if they remain unemployed for more than one year after graduation. matter is essential as a higher unemployment rate expected due COVID-19 pandemic. By conducting semi-structured interviews on ten graduates in of public universities Melaka, Malaysia, it was found that majority plan apply works even are meant lower level educational background. Besides, only few them join gig economy by learning new skills and upgrading themselves. trend shows...

The demand for gig work is continuously rising with the emergence of online platforms and marketplaces such as Freelancers.com, LinkedIn, Grab, Foodpanda, etc. Although growing, ecosystem this field does not fully support welfare well-being its workers. literature discussion scarce regarding Malaysia's workers, especially financial, work-life balance, workers' protection aspects. This study aims to fill gap. Our findings indicate that main motivation choosing flexible hours. challenges faced...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure the antecedents students' attitude and impact on intention repay study loans. Design/methodology/approach Primary data from 428 students in universities Malaysia are collected six constructs theory identified: perceptions that loan repayment will affect quality life after graduation; awareness issues created by media; towards agreement; parental influence; repayment; loan. Structural equation modelling approach adopted analyze data. Findings...

Credit cards have been viewed as a competitive banking product that helps to improve bank’s financial position while at the same time improving transactions among customers of bank. The present study explores factors influencing attitude bank in context Malaysian system. examines effects knowledge, media awareness, perceptions, family influence and religious on attitudes towards credit card usage. finds perceptions are instrumental determining consumer toward In more detail, ranked highest,...

Purpose - This paper analyzes the factors that influence intention to donate cash waqf among students with literacy as a mediating variable. Design/Methodology/Approach Using structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS) test proposed model, based on sample of 80 Islamic Economics at public and private universities in Bandung Indonesia Findings The findings show first, give is affected by level education religiosity, while variable access information media not significant; second, influenced media,...

This research aims to identify the factors influencing development of sustainable halal tourism villages in West Java Province, including opportunities, strengths, weaknesses, and threats. It seeks design appropriate strategies for attractions based on local conditions prioritize these implementation development. Using a comprehensive approach, integrating survey techniques direct engagement with administrators understand contextual circumstances Districts/Cities Province are methodology...

Individual of the Millennial Generation are born along with technologies improvement. Consequently, it has created rapid changes in working structure as well environment that requires how they could continuously learn and adapt new situation on their work future. Career adaptability is a critical variable, which convey meaning ability to adjust oneself thus, fit change career. Thus, time increasingly diverse, navigate challenging most important. Positive Psychological Traits major predictors...

This study investigates the determinants of saving behavior among government servants. The focused on financial knowledge, self-efficacy, attitude and management practice in relation behavior. respondents were servants Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Convenience sampling was used for this study. 150 questionnaires distributed to answer questionnaires. questionnaire designed two sections, one consisting demographic information second relating selection Result indicates that self-efficacy becomes an...

People were found to be more conscious on spending their money. Therefore, it is important identify the savings behavior as people are spend rather than save. Overspending can lead various implications, such bankruptcy because of inability settle up unpaid payments creditors (Zhu, 2011). However, there a lack research determinants factors affecting saving behavior. Thus, aim study Three identified which follows: services quality, religious belief and knowledge. Questionnaires distributed 150...