Vol. 10 No. SI28 (2025): May. Kedah International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, UiTM Kedah Branch, Malaysia, KICSS2024: 3rd International Conference on Business Finance Management & Economics (BizFame 2024), 24 – 25 October 2024

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Hosted by the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah Branch, the KEDAH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (KICSS) 2024 comprised of four subconferences, namely BizFAME2024, iC2reDIT2024, iCSSP2024, and InforMaTIC2024,  all held virtually/hybrid on 23-25 October 2024.
This Special Issue involved the hybrid BizFAME2024 (3rd International Conference on Business Finance Management & Economics) held at the College of Logistics & Supply Chain, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Nakhon Pathom Campus, Thailand, on 24-25 Oct 2024.
It was jointly organised by the Division of Research, Industrial Linkages, Community & Alumni (PJIM&A) UiTM Kedah Branch; Faculty Business & Management, UiTM Kedah Branch; Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok Thailand; and Research Nexus UiTM (ReNeU) Universiti Teknologi MARA.
The conference theme being “Navigating the Future: Building Resilience and Fostering Innovation in Business, Economy, Finance, and Management”
A total of 32 selected papers presented are published in this issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28
Published: 2025-05-14

Climatic Environment

  • Advancing Climate Transparency and Accountability: TCFD-based Climate Reporting

    Nur Syafiqah Hussin, Yusniyati Yusri, Naqiah Awang, Aslam Izah Selamat
    3-8
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6962

Commercial / Retail / Services Environment

  • "Swipe Now, Worry Later"- Unpacking the Factors Driving BNPL Adoption: A scoping review perspective

    Noor Azila Mohd Zaid, Asma’ Rashidah Idris, Salwa Muda, Nurain Farahana Zainal Abidin
    11-17
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6959

  • Blockchain Technology in the Halal Supply Chain: Comparative insights from Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises

    Siti Fairuza Hassam, Adila Talip, Yanti Aspha Ameira Mustapha, Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin
    19-24
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6971

  • Determinants of Malaysians Buying Luxury Products: Insights from complementary two theories

    Hasnun Anip Bustaman, Muhamad Hanif Baharudin, Ahmad Mudzfir Zubir, Mohammad Ikram Ramzi, Ahmad Faiz Abdul Halim, Wan Mohd Firdaus Wan Mohamad
    25-31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6941

Community Environment / Social Psychology

  • Developing Parameters of Halal Slaughterhouse Certificate based on Maqasid Shariah

    Nurul Atikah Poniran, Muhammad Izzuddin Ahmad, Mohamad Hasif Jaafar, Nuruul Hidayah Mansor
    35-41
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6963

Educational / Learning Environment

  • Application of Fuzzy Delphi Technique for Developing a Higher Education Competency Model: Insights from HR practitioners

    Kardina Kamaruddin, Roziyana Jafri, Syahida Abd. Aziz, Nunung Nurhayati
    45-52
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6950

  • Fostering Entrepreneurship in Universities: Analyzing attitude, subjective norms and risk taking on student entrepreneurial intentions

    Julaina Baistaman, Hatinah Abu Bakar, Wan Masnieza Wan Mustapha, Farahiyah Akmal Mat Nawi
    53-58.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6949

  • Student Entrepreneurial Intentions: Analyzing the influence of attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control

    Salwa Muda, Asma’ Rashidah Idris, Musliha Musman, Asiah Ali
    59-65
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6968

Elderly Environment

  • Population Aging and Environmental Degradation: A systematic review and future research avenue

    Nabila Ahmad, Hafizah Hammad Ahmad Khan, Noor Zahirah Mohd Sidek, Mahadzir Ismail
    69-74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6957

Financial Matters

  • Elucidating Three Decades of Online Banking Adoption: The bibliometric analysis

    Suzana Hassan, Imbarine Bujang, Nor Azairiah Fatimah Othman, Muhamad Khodri Kholib Jati
    77-83
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6974

  • Energy Intensity, Financial Development, Emissions and Growth in Malaysia

    Hylmee Matahir, Rainah Ginsad, Jain Yasin, Herniza Roxanne Marcus, Sumaffiatiee Sulong
    85-91
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6947

  • Factors influencing Mortgage Redemption Performance for Microfinancing Ar Rahnu among B40 Entrepreneurs

    Mohammed ‘Izzuddin Ismail, Nurzafreena Abdul Aziz, Tengku Maaidah A Razak, Mohd Faiz Mohamed Yusof
    93-98
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6953

  • Uncovering the Hidden Treasures of Financial Literacy: Unearthing deep insights and trends with comprehensive bibliometrics

    Abidah Saad, Muhammad Ridzuan Abdul Aziz, Nik Mohd Hazrul Nik Hashim, Nusrah Samat
    99-108
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6942

Inclusive / Less Abled Environment

  • Exploring Social Entrepreneurship among Disabled Entrepreneurs: A model for empowering people with disabilities

    Norhasyikin Rozali, Siti Murni Mat Khairi, Shuhairimi Abdullah, Nur Hafifa Iswati Ishak
    111-118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6960

Legal Matters

  • Cryptocurrency in Malaysia: Navigating Islamic legal perspectives for economic innovation and resilience

    Mohammad Hidir Baharudin, Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff, Ros Hasri Ahmad, Muhamad Ismail Pahmi, Siti Masnah Saringat, Shafiee Md Tarmudi
    121-126
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6952

Local Cultural / Heritage Environment (Food included)

  • Preserving and Promoting Malaysia's Regional Culinary Traditions: Governmental Roles and Challenges

    Massyittah Omar, Siti Nor Fadillah Ahmad Shariff, Zuratulraha Jaafar, Hairunnisa Mohamad Ibrahim, Azuralisda Mohd Ghazali
    129-135
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6951

Rural Environment / Rural Psychology

  • Exploring the Sustainable and Highest-Best Use (SHBU) Model in Rural Land Management in Malaysia

    Salbiah Mokhtar, Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Asri Abdul Kamar, Suzanah Abdullah, Mohamad Azal Fikry Ali, Siti Mazwin Kamaruddin
    139-146
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6967

Security Environment

  • A Strategic Proposal for Enhancing Malaysia's Economy through National Food Security Initiatives

    Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff, Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader, Azhani Arshad, Akmal Hidayah Halim, Mohd Rilizam Rosli, Siti Mahfudzoh Mohd Hafiz
    149-154
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6965

Sustainable Environment

  • Managing Sustainable Development Goal 12 by University Students in Malaysia

    Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin, Natpatsaya Setthachotsombut, Lamphai Trakoonsanti, Siti Norida Wahab
    157-162
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6954

Technology-related Environment

Working Environment

  • Fostering Resilience in Cooperative Employees: Evaluating the role of Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity (AMO)

    Siti Murni Mat Khairi, Norhasyikin Rozali, Suheil Che Sobry, Norzanah Mat Nor
    179-186
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6973

  • Balancing Demands and Resources to Enhance Employee Work Engagement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Dalowar Hossan, Zuraina Dato’ Mansor, Mahmoud Abdelrehim
    187-193
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6946

  • Revisiting the Beveridge Curve: Evidence from Malaysian labour market

    Salwaty Jamaludin, Chong Siew Huay, Sharul Shahida Shakrein Safian, Muhammad Ridzuan Abd Aziz
    195-203
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6969

  • Unveiling Insights of Gig Economy through a Bibliometric Analysis

    Asma Rashidah Idris, Raja Mayang Delima Mohd Beta, Asiah Ali, Masrul Hayati Kamarulzaman, Nurain Farahana Zainal Abidin, Purnomo M Antara
    205-211
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6945

Other Environment

  • Analysing the Relationship between Financial Related Factors and the Adoption of Private Retirement Scheme

    Muhammad Ridzuan Abdul Aziz, Abidah Saad, Nik Mohd Hazrul Nik Hashim, Nusrah Samat, Salwaty Jamaludin
    215-221
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6956

  • Assessing Residents' Support for Tourism Development

    Savira Wira Putri, Mazlina Mahdzar
    223-228
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6970

  • Consumer Behaviour: Consuming rabbit meat among Malaysians

    Aemillyawaty Abas, Nor Syuhada Mohamad, Nur Hayati Abdul Rahman, Soo Yew Phong, Shafinar Ismail
    229-235
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6943

  • Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being of Malaysian Aviation Pilots: A Job Demands-Resources theory

    Norwahida Musa, Dalili Izni Shafie, Siti Khairunnisa Sheikh Abdul Mutalib
    237-242
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6961

  • Bibliometric Analysis on Academic Trend of Talent Development in Higher Education Institutions from 1999 – 2023

    Roziyana Jafri, Syahida Abd Aziz, Kardina Kamaruddin, Irena Paramitha Pramono, Nunung Nurhayati
    243-251
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6966

  • Mediating Role of Cognitive Skills in Online Shopping: An empirical study in Malaysia using UTAUT 3

    Muhamad Khodri Kholib Jati, Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram, Azila Jaini, Suzana Hassan
    253-259
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6955

  • Sustainability of Social Enterprises from a Practitioner's Perspective

    Nik Fazlin Hiryati Nik Jaafar, Mohd Ali Bahari Abdul Kadir, Zurina Ismail
    261-268
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6958