Bandar Baru Research Articles

Application of Project Based Learning Models in Improving Creative Thinking of Students at Physics Lessons in SMA Bandar Baru

The ability to think creatively is necessary given that today science and technology are developing very rapidly and allows anyone to be able to obtain information quickly and easily with abundance from various sources and anywhere in the world. This has resulted in rapid changes in the order of life as well as global changes in life based on developments in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 where communication skills and skills are the main focus. If they are not equipped with the ability to think creatively, they will not be able to process assess and retrieve the information needed to face these challenges. This study uses quantitative research methods aimed at improving the creative thinking of physics students by using the Project Based Learning learning model. The types of instruments used in this study include Observation Sheets, LKPD sheets which are oriented towards the 2013 curriculum, creative thinking test instruments and learning implementation instruments. The results of this study can be concluded that there was an increase in the ability to think creatively after the Project Based Learning model was applied. The average n-gain acquisition in experimental class I was 0.75 and classified in the high category and in experimental class II was 0.77 and classified in high category, with an average acquisition of n-gain values of both classes of 0.76 with a high category.

TINJAUAN ASPEK FISIK DAN NON FISIK SISTEM DRAINASE ZONA 5 KOTA BANDA ACEH

Based on the results of the Environmental Health Risk Assessment Study, zone 5 of the drainage in Banda Aceh City which includes Syiah Kuala, Ulee Kareng, and Kuta Alam Sub-district, some villages fall into the category of moderate-risk and high risk of inundation. Bandar Baru, Lambaro Skep, Ie Masen Kayee Adang, and Lambhuk are moderate risk villages of inundation. This study aims to evaluate the performance of the drainage system to see how the conditions and functions of the drainage facilities and infrastructure that have been built and the participation of the society. The methodology used in this study is quantitatively supported by descriptive-evaluative. Performance reviews conducted include physical and non-physical aspects. Physical aspects include physical data on infrastructure, the function of drainage system infrastructure, and operating and maintenance conditions for drainage. Non-physical aspects include regulations/institutions, development management, and efforts by the Regional Government to encourage society/private participation. The results of the calculation of drainage performance obtained a value of 81.40 which means the performance is in good condition. Physical aspects value 55.0 and non-physical aspects value 26.4. From the physical aspect of the condition of drainage infrastructure such as drainage canals, pump houses, retention ponds are already in good condition, but some sluice gates are still in a damaged condition that has not been repaired. From the non-physical aspects, some of the shortcomings that must be corrected are the absence of regional regulations for drainage, human resources in agencies that handle drainage are still not optimal, and community participation in managing drainage is still minimal.

Health Hygiene and Nutrition Practices Through the Psycho-Educational Group Approach

This study aims to provide exposure to hygiene management and healthy eating practices among primary school students. This study is a case study using a psycho-educational approach with 4 cohort counseling sessions. The cohort sample consisted of 13 primary school students aged 7 to 9. They are 1st grade boys and girls in a transit center (tahfiz) in Bandar Baru Bangi. The findings show that group members have a sense of responsibility for personal hygiene and environment as well as knowledge of healthy and clean eating practices for daily living. The findings of the study also found that the psycho-educational approach to group counseling is very effective in helping students improve their awareness of hygiene and healthy eating. The application of good hygiene elements and nutrition practices should be taken into account in order for the child's physical growth to thrive and to achieve academic success while minimizing health problems. The importance of hygiene and healthy eating through psycho education has implications for students, teachers in tahfiz centers and parents. They play a role in educating children on personal hygiene, environment and healthy eating habits as a very effective measure to prevent the risk of attacking diseases that impede children's development.

The Efficacy of Treated Water from Water Filtration Machines for Safe Drinking Water Supply in Bandar Baru Bangi and Kajang, Selangor

This study was conducted to determine the physicochemical properties, microbiological quality, level of consumption, and effects of treated water from paid water filtration machines on health of the residents of Bandar Baru Bangi and Kajang, Selangor. The number of water samples taken for this study was 15 from the paid water filtration machines studied. The physicochemical assessment such as determination of pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen was conducted, while the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to determine the mineral content of the treated water. The microbiological quality was determined using the pour plate method for colony count (22°C incubation for 72 hours and 37°C for 24 hours), while for coliforms and Escherichia coli, the membrane filtration method was utilized. The samples of treated water from the paid water filters were based on triplicate sampling (n = 3). The pH, turbidity, total dissolved solid values, and heavy metal concentration were within the safe level according to the Malaysian National Standard for Drinking Water Quality, Ministry of Health (MOH). The overall range for the pH values of the treated water samples was between 6.50 and 7.15, where this was within the recommended range. The total dissolved solids showed that all the treated water samples were in the range of the recommended standard (27 to 92 mg/L). The range of turbidity values for all the treated water samples was from 1.7 to 6 NTU, and the dissolved oxygen range was from 7.7 to 8.2 mg/L. The colony count results showed that most of the water samples complied with the standards of <4 log cfu/mL at 37°C and <3 log cfu/mL at 22°C of incubation temperatures. However, there was the presence of coliforms in four (4/15) of the treated water samples being at more than 4 cfu/100 mL, while E. coli was absent in all of the treated water samples. The overall results showed that all samples were safe to drink according to the Industrial Guide to Good Hygiene Practice by Automatic Vending Association of Britain (2000) and Food Act (1983) except for the four treated water samples (C, D, H, and I). For that reason, the filtered waters require quality evaluation and management, while the filters need to be replaced according to their designated schedule in order to ascertain that the drinking water is safe to be consumed by the public.

PENERAPAN METODE STAD UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS DI KELAS XI IPA. 3 SMA NEGERI 1 BANDAR BARU

This study aims to determine the increase in learning motivation which will ultimately improve student learning outcomes in learning English Class XI Science. 3 by implementing the STAD (Student Team Achievement Division) cooperative learning in SMA 1 Bandar Baru, the second semester of the 2013/2014 school year. This type of research includes action research. The subjects of this study were students of Class XI Science. 3 in SMA Negeri 1 Bandar Baru. The results of this study indicate: Through the results of classroom action research at Bandar Baru 1 High School there was an increase in learning motivation, namely in the first cycle the average was 65.77 while in the second cycle it was 80.38. Before learning is done with the STAD Method (Student Team Achievement Division) the student score is 61.35. In the first cycle the results of student evaluations on English subjects get an average score of 68.85, meanwhile, student learning activities and teacher performance obtain a value of 64.80% and 62.50% while in the second cycle get an average score of 77 , 31. From the study there was an increase in learning completeness as much as in the first cycle of 46% and in the second cycle was 88%. Student learning activities increased to 73.00%, while teacher performance increased to 87.50 Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of classroom action research through the STAD (Student Team Achievement Division) cooperative learning method for learning English in order to increase learning motivation with itself can improve learning outcomes for students of Class XI Science. 3 SMA Negeri 1 Bandar Baru.
 Keywords: STAD Cooperative Learning Method (Student Team Achievement Division) Results of Learning English

MENGEMBANGKAN DISPOSISI MATEMATIS SISWA SMP MELALUI PENDEKATAN PROBLEM POSING

Learning mathematics is not only aimed at developing mathematical cognitive abilities, but also for developing affective domains. One important aspect in the affective domain that is very influential and determines success in learning mathematics is the positive view of students on mathematics or in mathematics learning called mathematical disposition. A student who has a high disposition will be more persistent and resilient in facing mathematical problems that are more challenging and will be more responsible for their own learning and always develop good habits in mathematics. The problem posing approach which in the learning process requires students to ask questions and make their solutions is expected to be able to change students 'views of mathematics to be more positive, while also improving students' mathematical abilities. This study aims to examine the differences in the levels of mathematical disposition of junior high school students before and after learning through the problem posing approach. The type of research is experimental research with the design of one group pre-test post-test design. The population in this study were all VII grade students of Bandar Baru 1 Junior High School, with research samples of class VII2 students selected through random sampling techniques. The instrument used to obtain the research data was a mathematical disposition scale questionnaire sheet. The statistical test used to analyze data on differences in mathematical disposition of junior high school students before and after learning through the problem posing approach is paired t-test. The results showed that there were significant differences in the level of mathematical disposition of junior high school students before and after learning through the problem posing approach. This means that students' mathematical dispositions get better after they get a problem posing learning approach. 
 
 Keywords: Mathematical Disposition, Problem Posing Approach

PEMANFAATAN LOKALISASI PROSTITUSI UNTUK PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH (PAD)

This research aims to explain the benefits of prostitution localization if it is managed well by the regional government as part of the source of local revenue but in terms of the moral and ethical aspects of the community. The background of this research is because the government is unable to overcome prostitution problems in the region and this problem has long been unable to be resolved and becomes a controversial issue within the community, then the government can take positive and cooperative attitudes by utilizing it as a source of local revenue. This research was conducted in Bandar Baru Village. Deli Serdang Regency where prostitution often occurs in this environment but is not a localization of prostitution, in the sense that prostitution activities in the village are illegal and do not contribute significantly to the local treasury. The data collection technique used is Observation where observation is a way of seeing or observing an event from the outside to the inside and then describing it exactly as what is seen and observed. Observation is not limited to vision (visual), but the experience gained from hearing. The observation made was participation observation. Observation of participation with the technique "part time participant observer" was chosen so that researchers can be directly involved in the field without having to stay in the field. Thus the data can be obtained objectively and planned.

Analisis Residu Antibiotik Serta Kualitas Daging dan Hati Ayam Broiler Di Kabupaten Pidie Jaya Provinsi Aceh

Chicken is one of the sources of animal protein which is widely consumed in Indonesia. The quality and safety of chicken meat for human health need to be considered. This chicken meat should be free from antibiotic residues. This study was aimed to determine antibiotic residues and qualty of meat and liver of chicken. The study used a total sample of 156 including 52 breast meat, 52 thigh and 52 liver obtained from 5 groups of chicken breeders in 5 sub districts of Pidie Jaya district (Meureudu,Ulee Gle, Bandar Baru, Trienggadeng and Meurah Dua). The pH average from tested chicken was found to be between 5.8 and 5.9. Cooking loss was found to be ranged from 33.28% to 39.42%. Antibiotic residues were tested by bioassay method. The Results showed that antibiotic residues were not detected in meat and liver except peniciline residues wich were found in breast meat, thigh and liver of chicken from Trienggadeng sub district.

Effects of Quarry Blasting Towards the Residential Area at Kangkar Pulai, Johor, Malaysia

The drill and blast technique have been widely used recently due to demand for natural building materials like rock aggregates. However, the intensity of blasting effects has been questioned on its validity towards the nearby residential areas. In this study, the blasting effects from Quarry A and B has been assessed based on constant location of the residential areas (Taman Pulai Hijauan and Taman Bandar Baru Kangkar Pulai, respectively) using the empirical formulations only. The blasting effects are highly dependent on the maximum instantaneous charge in blast holes (Q) which are dependent on parameters like number of blast holes, charge per column, Powder Factor and number of blast per delay. This study was able to show that with an increase of the independent variables, the Q value rises significantly. The average Q value from Quarry A (181.07 kg) was slightly higher than Quarry B (180.22 kg). The correlations made for each quarry showed that Quarry A had a better regression line with lower standard error due to the high number of blast data obtained during the monitoring period of about 1 year and 8 months. Meanwhile, the impact assessments showed higher PPV (Peak Particle Velocity) value at higher Q holding blast holes in Quarry A compared to Quarry B and decreases with increasing distance. The similar relationship was observed for the air blast assessments. Yet, all of the blasts produced are relatively within safe limits which are less than 5 mm/s Mineral & Geosciences Department (JMG) and less than 125 dBL United States Bureau of Mining (USBM). Thus, extra precaution can be taken by estimating the suitable Q value such as A (97.66 kg) and B (271.68 to 495.01 kg) to maintain safe blasting operations and prevent damages to the nearby residential areas.

E-Cigarette Use, Its Impact on Tobacco Smoking and the Intention to Quit

E-cigarettes have rapidly gained worldwide popularity. Since its use still poses a health risk to the users, it is important to assess their intention to quit this habit. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of e-cigarette use, its effect on cigarette smoking and users’ intention to quit vaping and smoking. A total of 377 e-cigarette users were recruited from three vape retail stores in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. E-cigarette usage pattern, tobacco cigarette consumption and their intention to quit were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Most (70%) participants were e-cigarettes only users while 30% were dual users. The median duration of e-cigarette use was 2 (IQR 2) years. Almost all (98.4%) participants used third-generation devices and majority (63.7%) preferred liquid containing 6mg nicotine. About 92% participants, especially heavy smokers, smoked fewer tobacco cigarettes after initiating e-cigarette. Majority (79.6%) of dual users also had reduction in tobacco cigarette consumption with a median current consumption of 5 (IQR 5.0) cigarettes per day. Most (87%) e-cigarette users intend to quit the habit someday. However, many (63.1%) were in the pre-contemplation stage. E-cigarette users of less than 2 years duration tend to have the intention to quit compared to users of more than 2 years (p=0.005). In conclusion, there was more e-cigarette only users than the dual users. E-cigarette use could significantly reduce tobacco smoking, especially among heavy smokers. Most e-cigarette users had the intention to quit vaping but not in the near future and longer e-cigarette use may deter their intention to quit.

Estimating the global solar radiation in Putrajaya using the Angstrom-Prescott model

Global solar radiation (GSR) studies are essential in enhancing the use of solar PV systems especially for Building Integrated PV system (BIPV). Various studies on GSR had been carried out in Malaysia including Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu at the earlier stage. Afterward, data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET) and the Malaysian National University were used to estimate the monthly average daily global radiation for various locations in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Baru Bangi, Kota Baru, Senai, Bayan Lepas, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. GSR in Putrajaya, a location which has identified to implement Malaysian Building Integrated Photovoltaic (MBIPV) projects has yet to be estimated. The conventional method to obtain the amount of GSR at a location is to install a measuring device like a pyranometer at the site to observe and document its day-to-day recordings. However, this is a time-consuming and costly practice. The models used to estimate the GSR are usually based on astronomical factors, geometrical factors, physical factors and meteorological factors. There are numerous models used to predict GSR which can be categorized based on sunshine, cloud, temperature and other meteorological parameters. Additionally, the global solar energy models can be grouped by its modelling techniques such as linear, nonlinear, artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic modelling techniques. The reviews discovered that the models used to estimate GSR were mostly correlated to sunshine duration (SD), air temperature, relative humidity and geographical parameters like latitude, longitude and altitude. In this paper, the GSR in Putrajaya is estimated from the hourly solar radiation and daily sunshine hours data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The data, along with the calculated monthly average daily extraterrestrial radiation on a horizontal surface and monthly average maximum possible daily sunshine is used to plot a scatter graph that is linearly fitted. The gradient and vertical axis cut-off from the linear fit is used to obtain the coefficients in the Angstrom-Prescott (A-P) model. Subsequently, the coefficients were used to estimate the GSR in Putrajaya. In line with the government’s initiative, this study will provide an estimation of the GSR in Putrajaya where the finding will be beneficial to the stakeholders, policy maker, developer and investor and energy authority. The average monthly GSR was obtained for nine out of twelve months with highest at 21.18 MJ/m2 in March and lowest at 18.34 MJ/m2 in June.

Economic Valuation of an Urban Lake Recreational Park: Case of Taman Tasik Cempaka in Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia

There is growing public support for an outdoor, nature-based urban park, which offers the local population a wide range of recreational services for an improved quality of life. This study estimates the economic value of recreational benefits for the case of a lake-based urban park known as Taman Tasik Cempaka (TTC) in Bandar Baru Bangi in Selangor, Malaysia. The Travel Cost Method (TCM) was used to generate the demand function for park visitation and the recreational benefits were estimated using the Poisson and Negative Binomial (NB) models. The net benefits of recreation per visitor were evaluated at MYR 6.2 per trip while the price elasticity of demand was highly inelastic at −0.48. The result provides support for the imposition of an entrance fee and the subsequent revenue collection may be used for park upkeep and conservation.

Infiltration type slope stability method using non-linear shear strength behaviour

Shallow slope failure in hilly area triggered by rainfall infiltration is very common in the tropics and this is very difficult to quantify using the conventional slope stability methods. Those methods assess the failure by elevating the groundwater table (GWT) and apply the Terzaghi’s linear shear strength envelope with cohesion intercept. This is despite knowing that the location of the GWT is far below to have any influence on the failure at the slope face and the true soil shear strength behaviour is perhaps non-linear at the low stress levels with zero cohesion intercept. As a result such failure cannot be pre-detected and this pose risk to the public safety if the slope is close to human activity. In order to replicate the true mechanics of failure an Infiltration Type Slope Stability Method using the non-linear failure envelope with zero cohesion intercept has been applied to assess a slope failure in Bandar Baru Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia. Consolidated Undrained Triaxial tests have been conducted on undisturbed soil specimens to substantiate that the failure envelope is perhaps non-linear at low stress range and has zero cohesion intercept. The slope stability analyses back calculate the failure by considering various depths of infiltration. This approach managed to prove that the factor of safety (FOS) is less than unity when the wetting front reached the depth of the actual slip failure surface.

Knowledge and Practices Regarding Aedes Control Amongst Residents of Dengue Hotspot Areas in Selangor: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dengue fever is endemic and remains a public health concern in Malaysia. The highest number of dengue cases occurred in Selangor in 2015. The majority of hotspot and outbreak areas in Malaysia were located in residential areas. Despite the high number of dengue prevalence in Malaysia, evidence for the level of community knowledge and practice of methods for Aedes control and prevention in the country remains scant. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the demographic factors associated with the knowledge and practice of Aedes control and prevention methods. It also aimed to assess the associations and relationships between the public knowledge and practice of Aedes control and preventive activities involving Aedes larvae ovitraps (ALOTs), Mousticide, Denguard and other methods. Two residential areas that were considered as dengue hotspots were selected for the introduction of Aedes control and prevention programs. A sample size was calculated using G*power and a total of 152 residents who attended the dengue awareness events held at Section 3 and Section 8, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, were recruited. A purposive sampling approach was adopted, and data were collected by using a pretested questionnaire with three subsections on sociodemographic information and on the knowledge and practice of Aedes control and prevention methods. No statistically significant (p>0.05) relationship between demographic factors and knowledge and practice scores was found. The results of χ2 square test showed a strong (φ-coefficient = 0.605) and significant (p<0.001) association between knowledge and practice scores. In addition, a strong and significant positive correlation (r=0.648, p<0.001) existed between knowledge and practice scores. In conclusion, health promotion programs that focus on educating the public regarding the use of Aedes larvae ovitraps (ALOTs), Mousticide, Denguard and other methods to prevent and control Aedes mosquitoes and that involve multiple stakeholders, such as government officials and responsible authorities, and the active participation of communities are crucial in the war against Aedes.

PENERAPAN METODE TGT (TEAM GAME TOURNAMENT) MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS PADA SISWA KELAS VIII DI SMP NEGERI 1 BANDAR BARU

This study aims to determine the increase in learning motivation which in turn will improve student learning outcomes in learning Class VIII English with the application of TGT (Team Game Tournament) on the self-test unit material at Bandar Baru 1 Junior High School, second semester 2015/2016 academic year .This type of research includes action research. The subjects of this study were Class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar Baru. The results of this study indicate: Through the results of classroom action research at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar Baru there was an increase in learning motivation, namely in the first cycle the average was 68.10 while in the second cycle was 80.00. Before learning with the TGT (Team Game Tournament) Method, the student score is 60.71. In the first cycle, the results of student evaluations in the eyes of English Language Subjects The self-test unit gets an average score of 70.00, while in the second cycle it gets an average score of 80.00. From the study there was an increase in learning completeness as much as in the first cycle of 33% and in the second cycle by 95%. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of classroom action research through the TGT (Team Game Tournament) Method of learning English in the material The self-test unit can increase learning motivation which by itself can improve learning outcomes for Class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar Baru.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: TGT Method (Game Tournament Team), Learning Outcomes

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN GUIDED DISCOVERY LEARNING (GDL) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PADA SISWA SMPN I BANDAR BARU

The results of student mathematics learning in Indonesia are still relatively low, both at national and international levels. This is because in the learning process the teacher still uses theapproach teacher-centered. So that students are not optimal in developing their knowledge. Therefore, one learning model that can observe this needs to be pursued in a form of learning that is able to increase student activity and learning outcomes is one of thelearning models Guided Discovery Learning. The objectives of this study are (1) To compare the learning outcomes of students taught withmodels Guided Discovery Learning with student learning outcomes taught with conventional learning, (2) To find out the improvement in student learning outcomes taught withlearning models Guided Discovery Learning and ( 3) To find out the response of students after taking part in learning with thelearning model Guided Discovery Learning for students at Bandar Baru Middle School. The research method used was a type of Quasi Experiment with the type of control group pre-test post-test design. The population in this study were all eighth grade students of Bandar Baru Junior High School andsamples were taken, Random namely class VIII3 as the experimental class and VIII6 as the control class. Data collection uses learning outcomes tests, and student response questionnaires. Analysis of student learning outcomes data used t-test and N-gain while analysis of student response data was carried out through analysis of average score criteria. From the results of data processing it can be concluded that the learning outcomes learned usinglearning models Guided Discovery Learning are better than student learning outcomes taught with conventional learning,learning models Guided Discovery Learning can improve student learning outcomes and student responses to learning models Guided Discovery Learning very positive.

Applying health belief model for the assessment of community knowledge, attitude and prevention practices following a dengue epidemic in a township in Selangor, Malaysia

Background: Dengue fever is endemic in Malaysia and continues to be a public health concern. Selangor was the top hit and there is a paucity of information on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Bandar Baru Bangi residents regarding dengue infection. Therefore, the objective of this study is to describe dengue related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of residents of Bandar Baru Bangi.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 152 residents from Section 3 and Section 8, Bandar Baru Bangi attending the dengue awareness events was conducted. The information on socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and their knowledge, attitude and practice on dengue fever was collected using a structured questionnaire.Results: The results showed that the residents only 52% had sufficient knowledge about the dengue vectors, signs, symptoms, and modes of transmission. However, approximately all the respondents considered dengue as serious but preventable disease to which they are vulnerable to. Television/radio was the predominant sources of information about dengue fever. Knowledge on dengue is associated with prevention practice. But the self-efficacy has a significant impact between the owner and tenant house (p=0.010, p&lt;0.05). Female has higher self-efficacy compare to male.Conclusions: As conclusion, findings suggest that despite the residents of Bandar Baru Bangi have moderate knowledge level about dengue fever nevertheless; they still adopted the preventive measures suggested by the guidelines from Ministry of Health. Therefore, health program planners and practitioners need to identify why the dengue fever still rampant among the population.

Compound Chunk: Telegram Autobot Quiz to Improve Spelling on Compound Nouns

The importance of integrating mobile technology in assisting language learning is becoming more popular in the learning of ESL. Telegram is one of the messaging applications that is not as widely used as other messaging applications and can actually be used as an educational tool. Therefore, this is an action research focuses on improving the pupils’ spelling skills in compound nouns words through the usage of Telegram Autobot Quiz. The participants of this research were 30 Year 5 pupils from three primary schools in three different states of Bandar Baru Bangi,Selangor , Seri Iskandar,Perak and Alor Gajah,Melaka. The “Compound Chunk” through Telegram Autobot Quiz had been used as intervention method in improving pupils’ spelling compound nouns. Pupils were required to play quiz on “Two Pictures One Word”,“One Picture One Word” lastly two rebus activities as post-test. The findings of the research were analysed qualitatively using the Triangulation method of observation’s checklist, interview and document analysis. The findings indicated that there had been an improvement in the participants’ spelling performance after the intervention and gave positive opinions concerning the use of the quiz. In conclusion, the quiz can be extended by adding more words of various contents benefited on the use of messaging apps as 21st Century teaching aid in written spelling.

EFFECTS OF INAPPROPRIATE WASTE MANAGEMENT ON HEALTH: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG MALAYSIAN POPULATION

Numerous health issues can arise from improper domestic waste management. Uncollected wastes provide food and breeding sites for insect, bird and rodent which can expose the community to vector borne disease. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the community awareness towards domestic waste management. This study is a cross-sectional study conducted at Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia. The questionnaire consists of five sections with a total of 57 questions. The questionnaire consists of four parts: Socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude and practice. The data were analysed using SPSS version 22.0. T-test, ANOVA test, Chi-squared test were used according to the type of variables and significance level will be taken at 95% or p-value of less than 0.05. A total of 355 respondents participated in this study. The mean age was 40.52 ±14.94. The majority of them were male (52.1%), Malay (71.0%), married (71.3%), with secondary educational (81%) and employed (41.1%). The majority of respondents mentioned that inappropriate waste management can cause dengue fever and leptospirosis (98.0%, 97.2%; respectively). Property type, education, occupation, ethnicity, religions and household income were significant influenced the knowledge of the participants towards domestic waste management. For attitude, gender, education, ethnicity, religion and income significantly influenced the attitude of the participants towards domestic waste management. For practice, ethnicity, religion and occupation were significantly influenced the practice of the participants towards domestic waste management. In conclusion, the community has moderate awareness of domestic waste management. Awareness of waste management should also be taught in school so that the next generation of people will have a better understanding and eventually have better practice in domestic waste management. It is also hoped that a carefully thought-out strategy can be developed to further improve the community awareness towards domestic waste management which will shed a new light on tackling this issue.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING THINK PAIR SHARE STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This study aimed to know the implementation of Cooperative learning Think Pair Share Strategy and students' response to teaching reading comprehension at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar Baru. This study used survey method with a qualitative approach. A qualitative research sample was not taken at random but instead, have to follow certain criteria. The Implementation of Think Pair Share strategy was in accordance with theory suggested by experts in cooperative learning, namely; 1) phase (Think) that leads students to think; 2) phase (pair) that leads students to work together and interact with each other; and 3) phase (share) Here students gain meaningful learning experience, they are accustomed to speaking in front of people, so the students who previously shy being personally brave and confident. Student response was very positive towards learning, students were active, enjoy and focus on learning. Cooperative learning arranges as an effort to increase student participation, facilitating students with experience, leadership attitudes and make decisions in groups that helpful for the students' lives outside of school.