Vol. 10 No. SI38 (2025): Dec. ICoPS2025Bangkok, 3 - 5 Oct 2025

ICoPs2025 offered a premier academic platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore critical public administration, policy, and social sciences developments. The hybrid conference offered participants an enriching platform for thought-provoking discussions, connecting with global experts, and fostering impactful research collaborations.

Overall, 27 selected papers are published in this issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38

Published: 2025-12-04

Children / Youth Environment

“Motivated, but Vulnerable”: Exploring Malaysian youth participation in the gig economy

Norhafiza Mohd Hed, Mohd Helmi Abu Yahya

3-8
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Building the next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Assessing the determinants of Malaysian youth entrepreneurship intention

Ahmad Nabil Mohd Zahariman, Nur Fatin Syazliana Zahar, Nurul Hidayana Mohd Noor

9-14
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Determinants of Food Insecurity among University Students: A case study of UiTM Shah Alam

Nur Asyurra Zulkarnain, Devika Krishnan, Suziana Hassan

15-20
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Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Sustainable Development Goals through CSR Program

Nurul Hafizha Khalid, Tuan Nooriani Tuan Ismail

21-26
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Climatic Environment

Climate Risk Disclosure and Firm Performance: Evidence from Malaysian public listed companies

Nurshafieqa Illyana Chiang Abdullah Amin Chiang, Sharifah Faatihah Syed Mohd Fuzi, Julizaerma Mohamad Khudzari, Syahrina ‘Adliana Abdul Halim

29-35
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Commercial / Retail / Services Environment

Barriers to ESG Adoption in Malaysian SMEs: A stakeholder theory perspective

Anis Farzana Zulkefli, Memiyanty Abd Rahim, Nor Suziwana Tahir

39-45
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Political Economy: Malaysia's digital economy transformation, challenges and opportunities in the labour market

Irwanmazwan Ibrahim, Yarina Ahmad

47-52
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Elderly Environment

Pathways to Sustainable Development of Mutual Support Elderly Care (MSEC) in Rural China

Wang Hanjue, Thenmolli Vadeveloo, Suhaimi Abd. Samad

55-60
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Financial Matters

Assessing the Monetary Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Ulu Bendul Forest Park

Devika Krishnan, Suziana Hassan, Khairiyah Md. Shahid, Marni Ghazali

63-68
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Optimizing Cash Waqf Social Responsibility (CWSR) through Digital Waqf: A strategic approach for Malaysian social Micro-Enterprises (MEs)

Muhammad Aiman Awalluddin, Anisa Safiah Maznorbalia, Azeyan Awee, Norharyani Adrus

69-74
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Gender Issue

Women’s Propensity to Contribute to the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) in Malaysia: An empirical study

Suhaimi Abd Samad, Nik Nursyakila Zakaria, Nur Rashidah Mohd Shah, Pawinee Chuayprakong

77-83
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General Psychology

Enhancing Adaptive Team Performance: Impact of team functional factors in teams operating in dynamic environments

Norsyazwani Ab Halim, Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi, Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman

87-93
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Predictors of Social Media Support for Drug Addiction Recovery in Malaysia: Preliminary mixed-methods findings

Mohd Dzulkifli Isnain, Nor Hafizah Mohamed Harith, Ahmad Naqiyuddin Bakar

95-100
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Governance Enviroment

From Ceremonial to Strategy: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong speech and policy agendas in Malaysian Governance

Mohd Helmi Abu Yahya, Norhafiza Mohd Hed

103-109
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How Can Tourist Reviews Reflect Governance Issues? An aspect-based sentiment study in the Greater Bay Area

Ke Jiang, Yidan Wang

111-118
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Health / Healing Environment

Satisfied but Strained? Limits of job satisfaction in safeguarding mental health offshore oil & gas employees in Malaysia

Nur Dalilah Mohd Rani, Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman, Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi

121-127
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Legal Matters

Corruption In-between: Complexity of formal institutions and informal cultural norms

Farhana, Ahmad Faiz Yaakob, Tunku Nashril Tunku Abaidah

131-136
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Tracking Legislative trends on Food Security: ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) resolutions

Mohd Zulhelmi Syafuddin Tan, Ahmad Naqiyuddin Bakar, Yarina Ahmad, Augustine Leonard Jen

137-143
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Leisure / Recreational / Sports Environment

Influence of Gadget Usage Behaviour on Exercise Motivation and Psychosocial Well-Being of Adolescents in West Sumatra

Endang Sepdanius, M. Adli Mohd Sidi, Nurul Diyana Sanuddin, Rini Afriani

147-154
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Policy Matters

Aligning Social Impact Assessment with MADANI Principles for Inclusive Development in Malaysia

Mazlan Che Soh, Haslinda Abdullah, Azami Zaharim, Ahmad Faizal Ramli

157-162
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From Ice to Smoke: Leveraging science diplomacy lessons from the Arctic council to strengthen ASEAN agreement on transboundary haze pollution

Firal Liyana Mustapa, Suseela Devi Chandran, Farhatul Mustamirrah Mahamad Aziz

165-171
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Public Sector Environment

Corruption in the Public Sector: Determinants, implications and solutions

Aida Abdullah, Falih Suaedi, Shahidah Abdul Razak

175-180
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Relationship between Inclusive Leadership and Employee Engagement: Role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Sarawak civil service

Azizah Qistina Halpi, Ahmad Naqiyuddin Bakar, Kuldip Singh

181-188
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Residential Environment

Beyond Four Walls: How housing shapes youth well-being in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Wan Nur Amila Aizah Wan Mohd Hasbullah, Mahazril `Aini Yaacob, Saidatul Akma Hamik

191-197
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Sustainable Environment

Determinants of Urban Recycling Behaviour: Evidence from Seremban, Malaysia

Saidatul Akma Hamik, Rissa Ivy Hairee Wee, Ku Shahnaim Mohamad Soffi, Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob

201-207
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Working Environment

Assessing Employer Preparedness in Hiring PwCD: Evidence from trade, manufacturing, services and hospitality sectors in Klang Valley, Malaysia

May Sapura Mohd Shazilli, Nurshida Mohamad Khalid, Amalia Farisya Tharmizi, Mikhail Muqris Khairul Rijal

211-217
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Work-Life Balance as a Reputation Signal: Shaping sustainable careers for Gen Z women

Noor Masliza Md. Said, Melissa Mohammad Faisal Wee

219-224
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