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Pathways to a knowledge society: A conceptual approach for changloon’s transformation Ismail, Russayani; Misiran, Masnita; Md Yusof, Zahayu; Mahat, Nor Idayu
Community Service for Sustainable Community Journal Vol. 2 No. 2: (August) 2025
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/csjsc.v2i2.2025.1646

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Background: The pursuit of a knowledge society in rural Malaysia represents a transformative vision of development, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth. This article introduces a conceptual framework for transitioning Changloon, a rural town, into a knowledge society over a ten-year timeline. Anchored by Universiti Utara Malaysia’s (UUM) leadership, the framework integrates education, community engagement, technology adoption, and sustainable practices across four key pillars: waste transformation, tourism transformation, knowledge transformation, and social transformation. Methods: Using the Living Lab approach, the project fosters real-time experimentation and feedback, ensuring sustainable and practical solutions. Findings: The Changloon Transformation Project (CTP) utilizes the Living Lab methodology to address socio-economic challenges and transition Changloon into a knowledge society, integrating waste, tourism, knowledge, and social pillars. Its proximity to Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) enhances the project's potential, ensuring community-driven, sustainable solutions. Conclusion: Despite the challenges of behavioral change and innovation among disadvantaged groups, the project addresses these issues through skills development, financial literacy, and mentorship programs. CTP serves as a replicable model for other rural communities, demonstrating how local strategic solutions and partnerships can create resilient and inclusive communities. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research contributes to the field by introducing a holistic knowledge society framework tailored to rural, integrating waste and tourism transformation as key drivers of economic and social resilience.
Prioritizing Community Transformation Initiatives using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: A Framework for Changloon Transformation Project Md Yusof, Zahayu; Misiran, Masnita; Ismail, Russayani; Mahat, Nor Idayu; Shaibatul Khadri, Norhana
Indonesian Journal of Community Development Vol 5, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Community Development
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijcd.v5i1.81759

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The Changloon Transformation Project (CTP) aims to transform a rural Malaysian town into a knowledge society over ten years through a multi-pillar approach focusing on waste, tourism, knowledge, and social transformation. With limited resources and diverse stakeholders, prioritizing initiatives is a key challenge. This paper presents a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework tailored to rank initiatives under the CTP. Criteria include alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), feasibility, impact, community involvement, scalability, and risk. A hypothetical decision matrix and sensitivity analysis demonstrate the framework’s practical application. Results provide actionable insights for decision-makers and highlight the framework’s potential for broader application in resource-constrained settings.