Normah Abdul Latip

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) | ums · Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies

International Conference on River Conversation (Icon-RC2022) is the first international conference organised by the Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies (BorIIS). The meeting is expected to engage the participation of academicians, researchers and professional practitioners of various fields in Malaysia and abroad. Sharing knowledge and ideas am...

Kota Kinabalu is a well-known tourist destination in the Malaysian state of Sabah. This city serves as the beginning point for the majority of the Sabah state's tourism circuits. This research is focused on the backpacker tourist circuit of Kota Kinabalu. Furthermore, this study involves an analysis of backpacker tourist locations that may be promo...

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...

The issue of this article is tourist guides’ responsibility and the challenges they face when conducting Maragang Hill trekking activities through communitybased ecotourism (CBE) in Kundasang, Sabah. This study used mixed data collection methods: in-depth interviews with eight informants and observations around Mesilou village and at Maragang hill....

The purpose of this article is to discuss strategies and recovery plans for communitybased ecotourism and homestays following the Covid-19 pandemic Movement Control Order (MCO), particularly in Kampung Mesilou, Kundasang, Sabah. The spread of the Covid-19 virus has had a significant impact, particularly on the tourism industry in Malaysia and, more...

This study is aimed at determining the type of relationship that exists among variables that affect informal residents access to water in the study area. A structured closed ended questionnaire was prepared and administered to a sample of 382 respondent’s, mostly women and girls in five informal settlements of Jos Metropolis. Results from the study...

Carbon footprint is one of the critical elements in assessing the level of sustainability of an urban area or forest area. Cities are a vital contributor to climate change with 75 percent of global carbon emissions are from cities. Transportation, buildings and urban activities are among the most critical contributors of greenhouse carbon emission...

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...

21st-century education in the future is an important theme debated today. Discussions focus on the most relevant knowledge and skills to prepare our children for the rapidly changing society. Many of these skills are categorized as "21st-century skills" that incorporate soft skills through the concept of experiential learning. Soft skill developmen...

The current research aimed to find out the effect of tourism development on economic growth in Pakistan for the period (1995 to 2017) by using Canonical Regression Analysis (CCR) and Dynamic Least Square (DOLS) method. In addition, a unit root test is used to find out the static nature of the variables, and for the robust check, the authors utilize...

National parks serve as rural ecotourism attractions, the management of which must strike a balance between economic productivity and the protection of the park’s natural value. Faced with the increased pressure of rising visitor numbers park management must give greater consideration to the tourist experience and tourist satisfaction. This paper e...

Purpose: This research is aimed to find out the relationship of marketing mix 4Ps (Price, Product. Process and Promotion) in tourism development in the mountain areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Methodology: To carry out the current study, a total of 509 self-administered questionnaires were distributed among the tourists to collect the data whi...

Purpose: This research is aimed to find out tourism supply components known as the 4As. Accommodation, Access, Amenities and Attractions for the tourism development in the Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Design/Methodology/Approach: To carry out the current study, a total of 509 self-administered questionnaires were dis...

Tourism contributes to the conservation and protection of mountainous areas, and even the characteristics and activities of tourism also affect the environmental sustainability of an area. This study aims to identify tourist characteristics, their opinion towards a sustainable environment, their activities conducted at the park and environmental im...

The purpose of the study is to explore a possible connection between urban development and the social problem faced by an adolescent, the group who considered to be a trivial problem and less been discussed detailed in previous studies. The establishment of theory and research procedure to mitigate this subject's exploration leads to the analysis o...

National parks serve as rural ecotourism attractions, even though this area is very fragile. Therefore, conservation management must be implemented to ensure the balance of the environment is maintained. This study aims to study the relationship between park management, issues and tourist satisfaction in a protected area, Kinabalu Park. Moreover, t...

Effective conservation measures are essential to protect nature and wildlife which act as flagship attraction for ecotourism to flourish. The study focuses on conservation management of natural forests and wildlife by multiple stakeholders in Lower Kinabatangan Sabah. Rare and endangered wildlife species is the main attraction for ecotourism develo...

The current research is aimed at finding out the effects of energy consumption and industrial value addition on environmental deterioration. Panel data for the years 2000-2017 was employed to explore the long- and short-term association of variables for the selected Islamic countries. Panel Unit Root Test was used to check the stationarity of the d...

Present study explores livelihoods of rural households and their vulnerability towards natural hazards in three selected villages of district Gilgit, a far-flung mountainous area in north of Pakistan. Data were collected from 180 households by using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Moreover, Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) and descr...

MANGROVE forests are an ecosystem which locates between the land and sea. Due to too excessive activity in the name of development, the area becomes extinct. The study purposely highlights the importance and benefits of mangroves forest to the local community, biodiversity, and economic activity. Secondary data collected from various sources with m...

Forest destruction is a significant problem in every country with economic gain in forest products. Equilibrium point between forest resources and human development regularly results in devastating forest resources, as well as the forest near the urban area. This study purposely to understand the perception towards the forest quality among visitor...

Over the years, tourism sector has evolved into a major global industry. In many developing countries, it helps in economic development through contributions into GDP, export earnings, tax revenues and service charges. However, to grasp its multi-dimensional potential and impact on the broad social reality at regional scale, a deeper and more integ...

Malaysia experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year, giving the building materials a particular challenge to withstand such a tropical environment, especially for buildings over the age of 25. The purpose of this study is to find out the true nature of the spalling problem in the study. It is carried out using three planned methods, name...

The timber or wooden base is a significant material in traditional Malay houses from structure to architecture craftsmanship of the buildings. Due to the material natural condition, the problem perceives to be very mainly dealing with the joint wood base treat, namely rot, decay, and defective material. The study's purpose is to identify existing d...

In Malaysia, conservation of heritage buildings is initiated by the government and private sector. The establishment of National Heritage Department of Malaysia in year 2006 has shown the government’s effort to appreciate the existing of heritage buildings in Malaysia. The Department will ensure every requirement in National Heritage Act 2005 will...

This Forestry contributes to an infinite value of biodiversity, providing a landscape visual quality and known as an essential element to prolong the life cycle of every aspect of the living organism in the forest and its surroundings. Moreover, conservation in forestry is an act to maintain the existence of flora and fauna in the world to balance...

Present study explores livelihoods of rural households and their vulnerability towards natural hazards in three selected villages of district Gilgit, a far-flung mountainous area in north of Pakistan. Data were collected from 180 households by using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Moreover, Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) and descr...

The current research is aimed at finding out the effects of energy consumption and industrial value addition on environmental deterioration. Panel data for the years 2000-2017 was employed to explore the long-and short-term association of variables for the selected Islamic countries. Panel Unit Root Test was used to check the stationarity of the da...

Local community involvement in conservation and tourism in Lower Kinabatangan Sabah: Issues, impacts, and guidelines. More information at: http://www.penerbit.usm.my/index.php/buku/316-rural-tourism-in-malaysia

The purpose of this paper is to acquire a better understanding of the history, background, process and impact of the restoration of St. Joseph’s Novitiate, and it integration into Gurney Paragon Mall. St. Joseph’s Novitiate has significant historical, architectural, aesthetic, archaeological, spiritual, social, political and economic value, and as...

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the perceptions of indigenous people towards tourism development and the factors that influence their perceptions of the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. Design/methodology/approach: This study will focus on the perceptions of an aboriginal group indigenous to Malaysia, and draws upon a...

This study investigates the participation of indigenous communities in conservation and tourism development projects, specifically focusing on the native people of Sabah, Malaysia. Using the motivation, opportunity, and ability (MOA) model, we conceptualize a framework for understanding the factors that influence the participation choices of this c...

Environmental degradation is one of the most significant threats that are happening mainly in protected areas. The protected areas provide not only environmental benefits but also social and economic benefits to people and communities worldwide. UNESCO declared Kinabalu Park, Sabah as Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site in 2000, and the park class...

This study applied a theory of planned behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework to examine the participation of three main stakeholders in ecotourism and conservation at Lower Kinabatangan Sabah (LKS), Malaysia. The proposed framework looks into how the intention of an individual to whether participating or not in ecotourism and conservation is in...

Malaysian state of Sabah where the Mount Kinabalu lies. Nowadays, the issues and problems faced at the Kinabalu Park, including the environmental issue and degradation, carrying capacity and organisation of the staff. This study was focusing on environmental issues based on the staff’s perspective. This exploratory study employed a semi-structured...

Placemaking is a multi-dimensional approach of perspectives in the planning, design and management of public spaces in the area of public-space (open spaces). This approach is expected to make a built environment safe, comfortable, attractive and can identify or associated with the community. Placemaking not only make a room exciting but it can cre...

This paper highlights issues and challenges the involvement of local indigenous peoples in conservation and sustainable tourism at Lower Kinabatangan Sabah (LKS), Malaysia. As tourism in rural areas is interrelated with indigenous peoples, it is crucial to ensure that these people are not exploited, their culture and heritage is well protected and...

This paper will focus on SWOT analysis approach to observe the participation of indigenous people on conservation and tourism. As studies on indigenous peoples, its interrelation with tourism and conservation in Lower Kinabatangan Sabah (LKS) were limited, this study utilized the beginning of researches conducted in LKS to the recent (1996 to 2014)...

This paper will focus on site analysis of historic building structure in heritage area using the Non-Destructive Method. The tests were carried out on structural elements mostly before and after repair works to justify the increase in strengths after the repair works. The test will focus on structural repair, alteration works, micro piling works an...

This paper will focus on structural repair works process for strengthening of existing historic building. This papers will explore the several method that been used in the structural repair works and how the impact on the building structure before and after the process. The decision as to whether a given building needs to be strengthened and to...

This paper will focus on review of related literature about land use and forestry management in Sabah which specifically focusing on Lower Kinabatangan. The aim of this papers is to review the Sabah forestry status in order to see if there have been any important changes of the land use over the last decades. This paper also highlights some of the...

There is no doubt that tourism is one of the main sources that contribute positively to Malaysia’s economy. This year of 2014, Malaysia promotes tourism at international level with a slogan “Malaysia, Truly Asia.” As many tourists are attracted to unique and diverse cultures, traditions and ethnicity in Malaysia, it is important to continuously imp...

Since 1992, when the first United Nations’ Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, sustainable forest management (SFM) has been increasingly used to maintain a balance between social, economic and environmental development. In line with this, the successful implementation of SFM depends in large measure on the involvement of all the stakeholders....

Since 1992, when the first United Nations’ Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, sustainable forest management (SFM) has been increasingly used to maintain a balance between social, economic and environmental development. In line with this, the successful implementation of SFM depends in large measure on the involvement of all the stakeholders...

Sabah is known in the world with its nature and biodiversity. In fact, one of the contributions of tourism sector in Sabah is the uniqueness of the nature and wildlife. Unfortunately, the developments of agriculture, particularly for oil palm cultivation cause so many negative impacts to environmental imbalance, especially in fragile areas such as...