Nor Malina Malek 
Assoc. Professor, Dr.

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Ph.D. (Cardiff), M.Sc. (Swansea), B.Sc.B.A. (Arizona)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Malina Malek is the former Dean of the School of Social Sciences (2012 – 2015) and a lecturer of Development Planning and Management. She teaches undergraduate courses in development studies such as Land Development and Administration, Local Government and Municipal Laws, Rural and Regional Development and Technology and Society. Her research interests include housing, urban development, land development, development management and poverty.  Her academic qualifications are: Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning (Cardiff University); M.Sc. (Econ.) in Development Policy Planning (Swansea University); A double degree of B.Sc. in Regional Development and B.A. in Political Science (University of Arizona).  She is also a member of Persatuan Sains Sosial Malaysia (Malaysian Social Science Association).

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 malina@usm.my |   04-653 2651 |    C14 / 008  |   EXPERTIES

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Citations - 18	Undergraduate - 8	International - 1	Ph.D - 13
h-index - 2	Postgraduate - 0	National - 11	Masters - 4
		University - 3

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  • Zahri Hamat, Nor Malina Malek, Khoo Suet Leng,Parthiban S. Gopal, Aiman Syazwan Husain, 2014, An Exploratory Study on Working Capital Management Among Petty Traders in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, Journal of Human Capital Development, Vol.7, No.2, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, 10 pages.

• Gopal, P. S., & Malek, N.M. Breaking away from the cycle of poverty: The case of Malaysian poor. The Social Science Journal (2014), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soscij.2013.10.016, 6 pages.

• Nor Malina Malek dan Azrina Husin, 2013, Kemampuan Memiliki rumah dalam Kalangan Masyarakat Bandar di Malaysia, Habitat Magazine, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Malaysia, 5th Edition, 4 pages.

• Elviandi RS and Nor Malina Malek, 2013, The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Mining Development in Lhoong District, Aceh Besar, Aceh Development International Conference, 26 – 28 March, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

• Nor Malina Malek dan Azrina Husin, 2012, Pemilikan Rumah Dalam Kalangan Masyarakat Bandar Berpendapatan Rendah dan Sederhana di Malaysia, Sosio Humanika (Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan), Vol.5, No.2, Association of Indonesian Scholars of History Education, 18 pages

• Azrina Husin, Nor Malina Malek & Salfarina Abdul Gapor, 2012, Cultural and Religious Tolerance and Acceptance in Urban Housing: A Study of Multi-Ethnic Malaysia, Asian Social Science, Vol.8, No.2, Canadian Center of Science and Education, 7 pages.

• Salfarina, A.G., Nor Malina M., Azrina, H., 2011, Trends, Problems and Needs of Urban Housing in Malaysia, International Journal of Human and Social Sciences, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.74, 5 pages.

• Heru Santosa and Nor Malina Malek, 2011, The Evaluation of Service Quality of Public Health Center in North Sumatera Region, Indonesia, The Indonesian Journal of Health Service Management, Vol. 14, No.1, Center for Health Services Management Faculty of Medicine Gadjah Mada University, 6 pages

• Nor Malina Malek, Azrina Husin dan Azwa Ismail, 2010, Isu Perumahan Bandar di Malaysia: Satu Tinjauan Semula, the 7th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC7), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang.

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 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT:

• RURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SBU201

• TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY, SBU220

• EDUCATION, TRAINING AND HUMAN RESOURCE, SBU232

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL LAWS, SBU313

• INDUSTRIALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SBU325E

• LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, SBU344E

• LAND DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, SBU347

• DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT, SBW209

• INDEPENDENT STUDIES, SEA306

• INDEPENDENT STUDIES, SKU301

• INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, SKW101

• DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND ISSUES, SBW201

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 •Kajian Terhadap Isu Perumahan Bandar Dari Perspektif Masyarakat Pelbagai Etnik Di Malaysia, USM (RU), RM70,370.76, 1/3/2009-14/12/2011

•Pembekalan Perkhidmatan Guna Tenaga Penginputan Analisis Data Pekebun Kecil RISDA, RISDA, RM14,876.00, 1/8/2014-30/4/2015

•Housing Affordability Issues Among Urban Families in Malaysia Cities, USM (JANGKA PENDEK), RM30,000.00, 1/9/2014-31/8/2016

•Reconceptualization of urban poverty from multidimensional and multiethnic perspectives in Malaysia, KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI, RM150,100.00, 1/12/2014-30/11/2016

•THE MANAGERMENT OF HIGH-RISE MEDIUM AND LOW COST RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: PRACTICAL GUIDELINES., INSTITUT PENILAIAN NEGARA & KEMENTERIAN KEWANGAN MALAYSIA, RM273,290.00, 1/8/2003-31/7/2005

•Kajian Sektor Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani Pulau Pinang, UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI (UPEN), RM162,428.39, 13/6/2006-30/6/2008

•KAJIAN KEMISKINAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG, UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI PULAU PINANG, RM219,151.41, 2/10/2006-31/12/2009

•Ke Arah Pembentukan Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam: Satu Penilaian Ke Atas Kaedah Penyelidikan Lazim, FRGS, RM30,000.00, 1/11/2006-31/10/2009

•Kajian Membangunkan Pangkalan Data Pengusaha Industri Asas Tani Negeri Pulau Pinang, UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI PULAU PINANG, RM43,344.00, 1/5/2007-31/12/2009

•Makmal Pelan Strategik Bumiputera di Pulau Pinang 2013 - 2015, LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN WILAYAH PULAU PINANG (PERDA), RM399,173.20, 1/6/2013-30/9/2013

•Pembekalan Perkhidmatan Guna Tenaga Kaji Semula Harga Getah Pekebun Kecil RISDA, RISDA, RM19,985.25, 1/8/2014-30/4/2015

•Pembekalan Perkhidmatan Guna Tenaga Menulis dan Mencetak Laporan, RISDA, RM15,100.00, 1/8/2014-30/4/2015

•A Cultural Analysis of Urban Youth's Image-Sharing via Social Networking Sites (SNS), USM (JANGKA PENDEK), RM29,400.00,1/9/2014-31/8/2016

•Pembangunan Kapasiti Untuk Memperkasa dan Membangunkan Kemahiran Mengurus dan Meningkatkan Keusahawanan Dalam Kalangan Penjaja dan Peniaga Kecil di Kuala Nerang, Geran Knowledge Transfer Programme - Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi,132640.95, 14/8/2012 - 13/7/2014

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GRADUATED STUDENTS:

1.PhD, HERU SANTOSA, The Evaluation of Health Service Quality of Public Health Center (Puskesmas) in North Sumatera Region, Indonesia., 2010, MAIN SUPERVISOR

2.Master(Research), KRISHNAVENI A/P TAMIL SELVAN, Evaluation of Local Government Services and Facilities for Small Scale Traders in Bentong, Pahang, 2010, MAIN SUPERVISOR

3.PhD, MOH. AZIS ARISUDI, The Changing of Land Ownership Pattern and it's Implication Upon the Rural Society in Blitar District, Indonesia, 2012, CO-SUPERVISOR

4.Master(Research), SHAHRUNAIM BIN RADZALI, Poverty Eradication Through Human Capital Development Approach: Case Study Of People's Livelihood Development Scheme Implementation At Hulu Perak District, 2013, MAIN SUPERVISOR

5.PhD, ROZITA BINTI ABDUL MUTALIB, An Evaluation of The Implementation of Contracting Out Solid Waste and System and Procedural Change Under The New Public Management in Penang, Perak and Selangor Local Government, 2013, CO-SUPERVISOR

6.Master(Research), RAGHDA MUSTAFA OTHMAN RADAD, Patients' Satisfaction Towards The Primary Health Care Sevices In The Old City Of Jerusalem, Palestine, 2014, MAIN SUPERVISOR

7.PhD, DIVA ADELA EMELIA ROMBOT, Customary Land Registeration And The Development Of The Minahasa Community In Indonesia, 2015, MAIN SUPERVISOR

8.PhD, GUDRIA, Deforestation And Conflicts In The Utilisation Of Forest Resources In West Aceh, Indonesia, 2015, CO-SUPERVISOR

ON-GOING STUDENTS:

1. PhD, ELVIANDI RS, The Impact Of Mining Sector Development Towards Communities And The Environment In The District Of Aceh Besar, Indonesia, MAIN SUPERVISOR

2. PhD, HERMAN KARETH, KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN BERBASIS KAMPUNG STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN PENDUDUK DI DISTRIK AYAMARU TIMUR KABUPATEN MAYBRAT PROVINSI PAPUA BARAT INDONESIA, MAIN SUPERVISOR

3. PhD, KHADIJEH ASADISARVESTANI, Determinants Of Fertility Behavior And Contraceptive Usage Among Married Women In The Production Age: A Case Study Of Shiraz , CO-SUPERVISOR

4. PhD, LA ALIMUDDIN BIN LA YADI, FORMULASI KEBIJAKAN TERHADAP TATA RUANG BERWAWASAN LINKUNGAN HIDUP DI KOTA KABUPATEN PROVINSI PAPUA, MAIN SUPERVISOR

5. PhD, ROSFARALIZA AZURA BT RAMLI, Pembangunan ICT di kalangan Pelajar Orang Asli: Kajian Kes di Lanchang, Pahang, MAIN SUPERVISOR

6. PhD, RUDY HARTJE WALUKOW, The Implication Of Land Reclamation Projects Towards The Community In Manado, Indonesia, MAIN SUPERVISOR

7. Master(Research), SAMSON CHIENG KUAN MENG, The Impacts of Affordable Housing on Social Well Being among Urban Families in Penang Island, Malaysia, MAIN SUPERVISOR

8. PhD, TEUKU YUSFADH HIJRIN, Public Participation In Tourism Development In Aceh, Indonesia: A Case Study, MAIN SUPERVISOR

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