• 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 KualaNerang, Kedah, Journal of Human Capital Development, Vol.7, No.2, Universiti Teknikal MalaysiaMelaka, 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 KalanganMasyarakat Bandar di Malaysia, Habitat Magazine, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing andLocal Government Malaysia, 5th Edition, 4 pages.
• Elviandi RS and Nor Malina Malek, 2013, The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact ofMining 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 MasyarakatBandar Berpendapatan Rendah dan Sederhana di Malaysia, Sosio Humanika (Jurnal PendidikanSains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan), Vol.5, No.2, Association of Indonesian Scholars of HistoryEducation, 18 pages
• Azrina Husin, Nor Malina Malek & Salfarina Abdul Gapor, 2012, Cultural and Religious Toleranceand 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 inMalaysia, 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 HealthCenter in North Sumatera Region, Indonesia, The Indonesian Journal of Health ServiceManagement, Vol. 14, No.1, Center for Health Services Management Faculty of Medicine GadjahMada University, 6 pages
• Nor Malina Malek, Azrina Husin dan Azwa Ismail, 2010, Isu Perumahan Bandar di Malaysia: SatuTinjauan Semula, the 7th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC7), Universiti SainsMalaysia, Pulau Pinang.

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

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 Servicesand 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 theRural Society in Blitar District, Indonesia, 2012, CO-SUPERVISOR
4. Master(Research), SHAHRUNAIM BIN RADZALI, Poverty Eradication Through Human CapitalDevelopment Approach: Case Study Of People's Livelihood Development Scheme ImplementationAt Hulu Perak District, 2013, MAIN SUPERVISOR
5. PhD, ROZITA BINTI ABDUL MUTALIB, An Evaluation of The Implementation of Contracting OutSolid 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 ThePrimary 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 OfThe Minahasa Community In Indonesia, 2015, MAIN SUPERVISOR.
8. PhD, GUDRIA, Deforestation And Confl icts 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 TheEnvironment In The District Of Aceh Besar, Indonesia, MAIN SUPERVISOR
2. PhD, HERMAN KARETH, KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN BERBASIS KAMPUNG STRATEGIMENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN PENDUDUK DI DISTRIK AYAMARU TIMUR KABUPATENMAYBRAT PROVINSI PAPUA BARAT INDONESIA, MAIN SUPERVISOR
3. PhD, KHADIJEH ASADISARVESTANI, Determinants Of Fertility Behavior And ContraceptiveUsage 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 RUANGBERWAWASAN LINKUNGAN HIDUP DI KOTA KABUPATEN PROVINSI PAPUA, MAIN SUPERVISOR
5. PhD, ROSFARALIZA AZURA BT RAMLI, Pembangunan ICT di kalangan Pelajar Orang Asli: KajianKes di Lanchang, Pahang, MAIN SUPERVISOR
6. PhD, RUDY HARTJE WALUKOW, The Implication Of Land Reclamation Projects Towards TheCommunity In Manado, Indonesia, MAIN SUPERVISOR
7. Master(Research), SAMSON CHIENG KUAN MENG, The Impacts of Affordable Housing onSocial 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

• 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 inMalaysia, 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 KEWANGANMALAYSIA, RM273,290.00, 1/8/2003-31/7/2005
• Kajian Sektor Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani Pulau Pinang, UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMINEGERI (UPEN), RM162,428.39, 13/6/2006-30/6/2008
• KAJIAN KEMISKINAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG, UNIT PERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI PULAUPINANG, RM219,151.41, 2/10/2006-31/12/2009
• Ke Arah Pembentukan Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam: Satu Penilaian Ke Atas KaedahPenyelidikan Lazim, FRGS, RM30,000.00, 1/11/2006-31/10/2009
• Kajian Membangunkan Pangkalan Data Pengusaha Industri Asas Tani Negeri Pulau Pinang, UNITPERANCANG EKONOMI NEGERI PULAU PINANG, RM43,344.00, 1/5/2007-31/12/2009
• Makmal Pelan Strategik Bumiputera di Pulau Pinang 2013 - 2015, LEMBAGA KEMAJUANWILAYAH 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 danMeningkatkan Keusahawanan Dalam Kalangan Penjaja dan Peniaga Kecil di Kuala Nerang, GeranKnowledge Transfer Programme - Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi,132640.95, 14/8/2012 -13/7/2014

Research Interests

• Urban Development
• Poverty
• Housing
• Regional Development

• Cardiff University - Alumni Network
• East West Center - Asian Studies Development Program
• Persatuan Sains Sosial Malaysia (Malaysian Social Science Association)