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KAIN IBU SYAITAN – A. DARWISY Hari pertama Azham bekerja di Muzium Tekstil Negara, dia sudah diganggu dengan perkara-perkara aneh. Bukan dia seorang saja, tetapi hampir semua pekerja di dalam muzium itu turut merasai pengalaman yang menakutkan. Kemuncaknya, adalah pada program Denai Malam yang dianjurkan oleh Jabatan Muzium Malaysia. Apa yang terjadi pada malam itu? Apa pula kaitannya dengan siri kejadian seram yang menimpa mereka sebelum ini? Benarkah muzium itu berhantu atau ada cerita di sebaliknya yang mereka tidak tahu? “Setiap yang lama itu, ada penjaganya...” CANANG ANISAH – SUZANI NADZIR Satu tugasan yang diterima membawa sekumpulan ahli arkeologi ke Gua Cha. Perjalanan merek...
AIN ingin bahagia seperti gadis lain. Kehilangan ibu pada usia yang terlalu mentah, berpisah dengan satu-satunya abang yang dimiliki dan membesar bersama keluarga tiri, memberi banyak cabaran kepadanya. Apatah lagi ayah sendiri bagaikan memusuhi dirinya kerana dialah punca isteri tercinta meninggal dunia. Lebih malang, apabila dia diusir dari rumah. Membawa diri ke ibu kota adalah jalan sebaik-baiknya. Satu demi satu halangan ditempuhinya dengan hati yang cekal. Di situlah dia belajar erti hidup daripada Fadilah dan Fariz. Ternyata di tempat orang, dia harus berusaha. Bertemu jodoh dengan sepupu sendiri menggamit kemanisan yang diharapkan. Namun, mendung muncul tanpa diduga. Tiba-tiba sahaja Zafran bukan lagi seorang suami yang penyayang. Darlina, bekas teman wanitanya datang mengganggu.
Rajuk Lia membawanya jauh hingga ke England. Dia menyangka dengan mendatangi kota London, hatinya akan terpujuk dan ingatannya terhadap seseorang akan terpadam. Tetapi keadaan tidak seperti yang diharapkan, Lia bukan sahaja menghadapai masalah sebagai pelarian, malah dia diburu kemusnahan oleh pihak-pihak yang mahu mengambil kesempatan daripada kejelitaan dan sikap terburu-burunya. Mampukah Lia menghadapi semuanya ini, seorang diri? Mampukah dia mempertahankan bangsa Melayunya di tengah-tengah cabaran yang menghempas kuat? Mampukah dia mematerai terus kebencian terhadap seseorang yang telah memburunya hingga ke sana? STEFA ISLE, sebuah novel yang meruntun simpati anda terhadap seorang gadis Melayu, menghadapi segalanya, seorang diri di kota London.
ENVIRONMENT Natural Resources and Aquatic Environment provides insight into existing knowledge of traditional knowledge and local wisdom with regard to natural resources and aquatic environment. This book presents the reader about the strong correlation between natural resources and science and its relationship with the local knowledge of local communities. Natural sources such as marine environment and its fauna are very important in human life. Therefore, people create various equipment and modern techniques to explore the marine resources for their survival. However, before the advent of modern equipments, the world community depends on local knowledge to survive. Various marine resources that are useful to human have been discussed in this book. The importance of science and technology in improving the functions of life are also discussed. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Documenting Indigenous Knowledge in Science, Technology and Innovation contains several interesting chapters related to natural resources that are found in Malaysia and how these resources are used by indigenous and/or local people for survival. For example, the availability of marine resources such as fish as a source of protein to humans should be maintained to accommodate the increasing demand by the world’s population. Some approaches to maintain the availability of marine resources, as discussed in this book is the effective conservation strategies, sustainable aquaculture systems and the use of latest technology in the provision of capture data of marine life. The rapid increase in t...
This book presents local knowledge about issues on life, science and technology. It presents the related science and technology knowledge, new applications or developments that have taken place based on local knowledge. It consists of papers that illustrate the contribution of local knowledge to scientific investigation, unearth unknown or little known significance of local plant and animal resources, as well as their management and conservation. The argument for the importance of modern techniques to increase the supply of natural resources through scientific manipulations is clear. However, traditional methods that ensure better quality and resilience is recommended. Integration of the tra...
The book is organized in seven chapters, covering subject areas of natural resources and technology. It presents the developments, new application, science and technology that are related to local knowledge of local societies, especially in Malaysia. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources for their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of technology and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human’s life. This book also highlights the implementation of an appropriate technology in providing a house that meets the socioeconomic, cultural, environmental needs as well as climatic conditions of Malaysia. Natural Resources and Technology is definitely a reference for students, researchers and academicians especially from the field of sciences, and those who are interested in knowing and learning about the local knowledge in natural sciences and technology with the focus in Malaysian context. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
This book presents interesting topics on traditional practices, particularly of the Malay community in women healthcare after childbirth and during the confinement period. This tradition is still widely practiced despite the rapid modernization of the country. The traditional practice of using plants with medicinal values is still practiced in several places in Malaysia. Medicinal plant such as betel is not only evident in treating a number of diseases, but is also used as a symbol of culture, for example to the people in Aceh, Indonesia. This shows that local knowledge is the most important element in the life of a community and significant efforts to protect and preserve the knowledge must be continued. This book is an initiative to document the local knowledge of Malaysian and Acehnese society, and is dedicated to students, academicians as well as the general public
Indigenous knowledge plays a key role in sustainable practices and has been the fundamental part in many areas including agriculture, health care, education, fisheries, food preparation and conservation. This book consists of six articles, which deal with indigenous knowledge and local wisdom related to natural resources. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources for their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of science and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human’s life. Besides presents the interconnectedness and dynamic relationship betwee...