Developing A Pollution Free Environment Framework Through Technology Integration (e-Hailing App)

Sham Rohana; Amir 'Aatieff Amir Hussin; Noranita Abdamia; Marhani Mohd

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1614

Authors

Sham Rohana UCSI University
Amir 'Aatieff Amir Hussin UCSI University
Noranita Abdamia UiTM Johor
Marhani Mohd UiTM Puncak Alam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1614

Keywords:

Sustainable Environment, e-Hailing Apps, Technology, Community Engagement

Abstract

Cleaning the polluted river involves a considerable cost. For Baram and Miri riverÂ in Sarawak, the problem had become worst due to rapid growth. Thus, e -hailing app is proposed to reduce the problem faced. This paper will examine on the important features of the app and major function where towards the end, river pollution can be kept low with full engagement from the society. This design is in line with the 11th sustainable goals to reduce pollution. Thus, major outcome is to produce Â the app to reduce the amount of pollution surrounding the river in promoting a quality living.

Keywords: Sustainable Environment; e-Hailing Apps; Technology; Community Engagement

eISSN: 2398-4287 Â© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peerâ€“review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1614

Author Biographies

Sham Rohana, UCSI University

Department of Logistics

Amir 'Aatieff Amir Hussin, UCSI University

School of Information Technology

Noranita Abdamia, UiTM Johor

Economics Department

Marhani Mohd, UiTM Puncak Alam

Transport Department

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