Noni Harianti Junaidi
Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, MARA University of Technology (UiTM), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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Youth Perception and the Effects of Disciplinary Action Implemented in School Noni Harianti Junaidi; Lisa Richard; Nur Hafizah Busrah
Randwick International of Social Science Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): RISS Journal, January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47175/rissj.v2i1.176

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The disciplinary problem in school has become one of the popular issues in Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to describe youth perceptions and the effects of disciplinary action implemented in school. It intends to achieve three main objectives which are to identify the perceptions of youth towards disciplinary action practice in school, to examine the effects of disciplinary action practice, and to make comparisons between gender and its acceptance towards disciplinary action in school. Data collection had been carried out using a quantitative approach through convenient sampling. There were 260 questionnaires distributed to respondents from the diploma and degree students under the Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies at MARA University of Technology (UiTM) in Kota Samarahan. Findings showed that most youths agreed on the good perception of the disciplinary action implemented in school. However, there were also respondents who had given some opinions and recommendations. Nevertheless, only some of the students tend to access aggressive solutions. This study also did a comparison between gender and its acceptance toward disciplinary action in school. However, finding indicated there was no difference of acceptance between genders.
An Investigation of Factors Contributing to Job Stress for Secondary School Teachers in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak Dayang Rosaida Abang Madni; Noni Harianti Junaidi
Randwick International of Social Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 4 (2022): RISS Journal, October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47175/rissj.v3i4.557

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Being a teacher had been recognized as a stressful job. Teachers had experienced stress due to several factors such as workload(s), students’ behavior, administration support, and working environment. The objective of this study is to identify the level of work stress among secondary school teachers. The significance of this study will be able to help increase awareness that teachers may suffer from work stress. The research objectives were answered using descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis. This study used a survey questionnaire method to collect data. The respondents of this study consisted of 158 teachers from two secondary schools in Kota Samarahan. A simple random sampling method was used to select the sample and data was analyzed by using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of this study revealed that secondary school teachers were experiencing a medium level of work stress. It was also found that all the independent variables comprised of workloads, students’ behavior, administrative support, and working environment have a positive medium relationship with the level of work stress. Finally, it was found that student behavior is the major factor contributing to work stress among teachers.
Promoting Affordable Housing in Enhancing the Inclusiveness of Housing Policy Noni Harianti Junaidi; Dani Salleh; Alphonsus Obberman Anchang
Randwick International of Social Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 4 (2023): RISS Journal, October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47175/rissj.v4i4.827

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Affordable housing has been debated among scholars as the tool used by various governments to address the issue of escalating housing prices in the open market segment. A lot of schemes, programs, and initiatives have been introduced by the State Government of Sarawak to increase the supply of affordable housing to be accessed by the public. However, there is no sign that the increase in housing market prices slowing down, and a lot of people still do not have access to public housing schemes. This paper focuses on the discussion of this issue in Sarawak. Besides, it also aims to measure the effectiveness and inclusiveness of the housing policy to resolve the housing scenario faced by the public. A qualitative method was used to collect data. Among the issues discussed in this study are the impact of government intervention in the open market, public-private sector partnership, and commitment of the financial institution. This study should be beneficial for the state government to capture the real issue of affordable housing in the state and be able to develop a more holistic and realistic housing policy in the future.