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

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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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7633

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7636

  • Determinants of Food Insecurity among University Students: A case study of UiTM Shah Alam

    Nur Asyurra Zulkarnain, Devika Krishnan, Suziana Hassan
    15-20
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7637

  • Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Sustainable Development Goals through CSR Program

    Nurul Hafizha Khalid, Tuan Nooriani Tuan Ismail
    21-26
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7635

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7638

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7639

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

    Irwanmazwan Ibrahim, Yarina Ahmad
    47-52
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7640

Elderly Environment

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

    Wang Hanjue, Thenmolli Vadeveloo, Suhaimi Abd. Samad
    55-60
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7641

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7642

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7643

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7644

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7645

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7646

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7647

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

    Ke Jiang, Yidan Wang
    111-118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7648

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7649

Legal Matters

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

    Farhana, Ahmad Faiz Yaakob, Tunku Nashril Tunku Abaidah
    131-136
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7650

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7651

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7652

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7653

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7654

Public Sector Environment

  • Corruption in the Public Sector: Determinants, implications and solutions

    Aida Abdullah, Falih Suaedi, Shahidah Abdul Razak
    175-180
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7655

  • 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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7656

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7657

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7658

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
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7659

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

    Noor Masliza Md. Said, Melissa Mohammad Faisal Wee
    219-224
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7660