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A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR IDENTIFYING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF MALAYSIAN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) Chin, Tay Lee; Amy, Yeo Chu May; Ling, Chow Poh
International Journal of Application on Economics and Business Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Graduate Program of Universitas Tarumanagara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24912/ijaeb.v3i1.8-16

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Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) Sustainable Business Practices (SBP) effort remains limited despite embracing SBP can address stakeholder expectations, minimize their social and environmental footprint over the long term. Hence, this paper identifies the factors that could enhance SBP in the Malaysian SMEs context. This study utilized a systematic review of previous studies on SBP specifically for SMEs. This study limited the literature search to journals published between 2019 and 2024 and excluded non-English articles, reports from consultancy firms, master’s and doctoral theses and government reports. The results showed that government initiatives, Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, firm and owner characteristics, technology integration and financial resources influence SBP. It contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a theoretical framework on how the factors can significantly influence the effectiveness and success of SBP in the Malaysian SMEs. This paper also identifies key gaps and potential areas for further research, specifically on the existing and future aspects of SBP in the Malaysian SMEs.
UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYMENT CONSTRUCTS ACROSS BORDERS: A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON OF MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA Ling, Chow Poh; Teng, Phuah Kit
International Journal of Application on Economics and Business Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Graduate Program of Universitas Tarumanagara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24912/ijaeb.v3i1.41-52

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In today’s digital age, digital literacy has emerged as a vital skill that shapes employability and workforce preparedness. The research examines the impact of digital literacy on employability among employees in Malaysia and Indonesia through a quantitative methodology and purposive sampling. Data were collected from 469 participants (238 Malaysians and 231 Indonesians) via structured questionnaires. Results show that nationality does not significantly moderate the link between digital literacy and employability, suggesting that perceptions of these constructs are consistent in both countries. This finding implies that initiatives to improve digital literacy can be applied similarly across these contexts. The study highlight the consistent relationship between digital literacy, employability, and related factors such as media literacy and perceived ease of use across different nationalities. For managers, policymakers, educators, and corporate trainers, this suggests that standardized frameworks may be effective in fostering digital skills and employability, supporting a cohesive regional strategy.
REDUCED INEQUALITIES (SDG10) THROUGH EMPLOYEES’ ENGAGEMENT AND CORPORATE CULTURE Ling, Chow Poh; Qian, Rachel Ham Rui; Amy, Yeo Chu-May
International Journal of Application on Economics and Business Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Graduate Program of Universitas Tarumanagara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24912/ijaeb.v3i1.53-67

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As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, reduced inequalities (SDG Goal 10) are essential for attaining sustainable development through an all-encompassing and integrated approach, with cooperative effects from organisations and academic institutions. This study intends to examine the influencing factors on firm engagement with reduced inequalities, which is Goal 10 from the SDGs. Thus, employee engagement, corporate culture and adoption of artificial intelligence, are adopted as the variables that would affect firm engagement with reduced inequalities.