Mohamad Pirdaus Yusoh

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Senior Lecturer at Universiti of Malaysia Sabah

Dewasa ini kenaikan harga beras import dan fenomena kekurangan bekalan beras tempatan telah memberikan impak negatif terhadap rakyat khususnya kepada golongan berpendapatan rendah B40 yang merupakan majoriti rakyat Malaysia. Hal ini telah menyebabkan kenaikan harga barangan komoditi sektor makanan terus meningkat. Walaupun yang demikian kekurangan...

The development of the tourism sector in a destination is heavily dependent on the existing natural resources, the patterns of supply, weather and seasonal influences, as well as current demand trends. The expansion of the tourism sector generates economic spillover benefits, thereby improving the welfare of the local population in a tourist desti...

Camping tourism is an outdoor activity gaining attention from local residents and significant media coverage, particularly on social media. Despite this, camping tourism issues have not received the same attention as other tourism sectors at both local and international levels. This study focuses on camping tourism at Murog Purog Camp Site in Tamba...

Industri pelancongan dilihat semakin berjaya mendominasi ekonomi negara melalui kewujudan banyak kawasan yang menarik untuk dibangunkan sebagai pusat pelancongan. Pelancongan berasaskan konservasi yang merupakan salah satu sub-pelancongan dilihat semakin mendapat tempat dalam kalangan pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa. Ia merupakan pelancongan al...

Inap desa atau dikenali sebagai homestay adalah pelancongan berasaskan komuniti yang menawarkan kepada pelancong pengalaman alam semulajadi dan gaya hidup desa tempatan. Inap desa merupakan salah satu daripada produk pelancongan desa yang terdapat di Malaysia dan menjadi satu program yang mendapat perhatian kerajaan dan agensi berkaitan. Namun, pem...

This manuscript explores Teluk Renjuna communities’ willingness to participate in the waste-to-wealth program. Waste-to-wealth is an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal. The total number of respondents who participated in this study was 118 respondents. Analysis indicated a reasonable waste disposal practice among respon...

Rainfall is one of pivotal elements in the hydrological cycle that essential for ensuring the water balance in present and in the future. Traditional in-situ observations have been the conventional method for obtaining rainfall data, but their limitations arise from discrete point measurements that fail to represent the entire area. To overcome the...

Mangrove forests are found ubiquitously across the global landscape and are known to assume a pivotal role in supporting the surrounding ecosystem. The study purposely estimates the ability of absorption in CO2 towards the subject area to understand the precautions of visitors in future demand. By leveraging the advanced technology of Geographic In...

The recent escalation in imported rice prices, coupled with a domestic shortfall in rice production, has significantly impacted Malaysian residents, particularly affecting the economically vulnerable B40 group which constitutes a substantial portion of the population. This scenario has contributed to a consistent increase in the cost of food items....

The tourism industry can have a huge impact on a location and community. Thus, it is very important for an area to know what tourism potential can be created and used as a tourism product. Thus, this study aims to explore the potential attraction of tourism activities in Pahang National Park area. As such, a qualitative study was conducted through...

Wabak COVID-19 telah membawa kesan negatif kepada dunia dalam pelbagai sektor termasuklah ekonomi, politik, kesihatan dan kehidupan sosial antara manusia. Selain itu, Pendidikan juga terkesan akibat daripada penularan wabak ini. Oleh itu, kajian penyelidikan ini dijalankan dengan bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti faktor-faktor penularan COVID-19 dalam...

The Malaysian community has been impacted by the government development programs that were put in place. The effects of development that have been changing the socio-economic atmosphere of the populations are not limited to mainstream races but also to vulnerable communities like Orang Asli. Many development programs have been implemented to uplift...

Penelitian terhadap kecukupan sumber air mentah merupakan satu aspek yang penting dalam memastikan kesejahteraan kehidupan masyarakat yang berterusan. Sistem penuaian juga merupakan satu altenatif yang disarankan sebagai langkah untuk memastikan terdapat takungan bekalan air mentah bagi kegunaan masyarakat sama ada bagi kegunaan luaran mahupun kegu...

Malaysia telah melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) pada 18 Mac 2020 diikuti dengan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB) dan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan bagi membendun penularan pandemik COVID-19. Akibat pelaksanaan itu, kesan yang ketara dialami oleh penduduk terutamanya komuni pulau di Sabah disebabkan kejutan dan peng...

The natural beauty of the islands is the main attraction of the tourism sector in Semporna, Sabah. The development of this tourism industry is seen to have a positive impact on the overall development in the Semporna District. However, whether this tourism development has a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the indigenous people...

Keusahawanan makanan tradisi di Beaufort-Membakut adalah berasaskan makanan suku kaumnya seperti produk makanan tuhau, jeruk bambangan, ambuyat, kuih jala dan kuih sapit. Sejak negara dilanda pandemik COVID-19, pelbagai sektor ekonomi kian merudum sekali gus merencatkan ekonomi skala mikro di daerah ini. Penjualan serta permintaan terhadap produk m...

Scuba diving tourism is one of the tourism products that contributes to Malaysia's economic returns. There are three main issues underlying this research problem, namely the validity of Pangkor Island as a scuba diving tourism destination in Malaysia, the confusion about Pangkor Island's actual status as a scuba diving tourism destination in Malays...

Tourism can drive economic growth and development in destinations, but unchecked growth can have negative impacts on local communities and the environment. To ensure that tourism is sustainable and does not cause harm, social carrying capacity (SCC) has become a useful planning tool. SCC refers to the maximum number of tourists that a destination c...

The generation of the national economy also lists the tourism industry as one of the sectors that need to be taken into consideration, primarily through social-cultural that has its characteristics to attract foreign tourists to visit the state of Sabah. This research study was conducted to investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of tourism deve...

This study aims to analyse the development of paddy cultivation in Kota Belud, Sabah using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from 1990 to 2020. The cultivation of agriculture-based crops began in the early 1990s, and in 2017-2018, the Malaysian and state government identified Kota Belud as a paddy granary, making the cultivati...

Island tourism initiative plays a significant role in uplifting economic activity for the island and local people. The equilibrium point of view between service providers and visitors is essential. Therefore, visitors’ perspective is crucial in understanding the need and requirement for establishment in tourist spots, including islands. This study...

Urban Park is a manifest of healthy images surrounding the city and indicating policy the local authority implements. The studies purposely to measures the level of satisfaction in visitors toward the current condition of the study area as an urban recreational park. A descriptive research approach was used on 187 respondents in the study area. A S...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to the world economy and the tourism industry, particularly in rural areas like the Pahang National Park in Malaysia. This study utilized qualitative research through the phenomenology approach to understand the impact of the pandemic on local tourism businesses in Pahang National Park. Through in-...

This study discusses the determination of tourist selection factors for selected service sectors when visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. There are four selected service sectors that are the focus of tourists including the accommodation sector, the transport sector, the food and beverage sector and the shopping sector. In general, studies on the selecti...

Tourism can be said to be one of the alternative industrial sectors that contribute income to Malaysia and have the ability to introduce something interesting that is hidden somewhere to the world level. Indirectly, this situation can reduce the poverty gap among the local population. This research study was conducted with the aim of studying the i...

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The tourist circuit pattern is one of the factors that are influenced by tourists' willingness to pay for a vacation at a tourist destination. As such, this article will examine the relationship between tourist space and willingness to pay in Kundasang - Ranau and Kota Belud, Sabah. The assessment and case study methods were used in the research. T...

The state of Sabah is rich in unique and interesting natural resources, history, festivals and culture. This diversity of products and attractions has led to an increase in domestic and international tourist arrivals to the state. This article aims to examine the payment rates and tourist willingness to pay those who visit different tourist destina...

Southeast Asia’s forest and green areas are undergoing a fast and substantial experienced sudden change, depending on complex area management issues resulting in deforestation, including Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia. The study purposely to determine the land-use pattern at Danum Valley through a geospatial approach. GIS data was collected from gov...

This study circumscribes the modelling for concentration of Air Pollutant Index (API) in Selangor, Malaysia. The five monitored environmental pollutant concentrations (O3, CO, NO2, SO2, PM10) for ten years (2006 to 2015) data are used in this study to develop the prediction of API. The selected study area is located in rapid urbanised areas and sur...

Pembangunan aktiviti-aktiviti pelancongan di negeri Sabah adalah pada kedudukan yang selaras dengan misi-visi negara untuk meningkatkan ekonomi negara dan mencapai status sebagai Negara maju. Namun demikian, impak daripada pembangunan pelancongan berkebolehan dalam menyumbangkan kepada kesan-kesan sama ada positif atau negatif di negeri Sabah. Oleh...

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This study aims to analyze the levels of, and differences between, the effects of variables related to green practice activities on the understanding of green technology topics in the Form 2 Geography curriculum in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Aman, Johor. A quantitative approach with a survey and questionnaire design was used in this study, wh...

Pangkor Island is one of the islands that is the focus of tourists from within and outside thecountry—as evidenced by the very high number of tourist arrivals, especially on publicholidays. The arrival of many tourists will have an impact on the locals as well as bring aboutvarious levels of acceptance. It can be difficult to achieve sustainable to...

Introduction: Dental tourism is a type of medical tourism, the number of dental medical tourists traveling to get health services has increased due to various factors such as socio-economic, access and quality. Objective: To determine the relationship between access information, service quality and saving cost with service satisfaction. Method: Thi...

Houseboats are one of the tourist attractions in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. Their unique services have not been documented much which prompted this study. The objectives of this study are (i) to identify the features of houseboats as tourist attractions in Tasik Kenyir, and (ii) to examine the characteristics of services offered by houseboat operato...

The issue of tourist safety and security is not new, but studies on the awareness of female tourists on aspects of safety and security threats are still lacking and limited. Therefore, this article aims to (i) identify the types and factors of security threats that concern female tourists when traveling in a city and (ii) to examine their awareness...

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (TLTAR) is a marine park established under the Establishment of Marine Parks Malaysia Order 1994 of the Department of Fisheries to conserve marine resources and develop tourism. It consists of five islands, namely Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Sapi Island, Sulug Island, and a portion of Gaya Island. The marine park...

It is important to acknowledge the interdependent relationships between the economic and the environment system in achieving sustainable development. The environmental system provides typically four classes of services to the economic system: the natural capital for production, amenity services, basic life support services, and waste sink services....

Technology and innovation offer excellent opportunities for educational institutions, particularly Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), to provide high-quality education services in the industry 4.0 era. Most classes are conducted online during the pandemic, whereby students fully participate in online learning activities and processes. Thus, the...

In driving sustainable tourism, the concept of carrying capacity in tourism needs to be applied. This concept of carrying capacity gives a comprehensive emphasis in the development of tourism whether in physical, social or economic aspects. If this concept is applied, it is in determining the situation in a tourist destination whether it is still i...

This study aims to explore the understanding and practices of the rural community on sustainable living in Jeli District, Kelantan. A qualitative research approach was adopted in this study by using an in-depth interview. A total of 36 respondents from three (3) locations (Jeli, Kuala Balah, and Batu Melintang) participated in this study. This find...

Had perubahan boleh diterima (Limits of acceptable change - LAC) dalam pelancongan adalah satu metod dalam menentukan tahap perubahan yang mampu ditampung di sesebuah destinasi pelancongan. Pada Januari 1985, LAC diterbitkan oleh Forest Service dan dilaksanakan buat kali pertama pada 1 April 1987 terhadap kompleks hutan belantara Bob Marshall. Pada...

Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors and plays a vital role in economic development in most countries, including Malaysia. An application of supply chain strategy in tourism is not new. It also aims to increase the social carrying capacity among tourists. With an extraordinary growth of tourist arrival, it has given effect on the environme...