The aim of the study was to investigate the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case... more The aim of the study was to investigate the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case of Malaysia Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Exchange rate volatility negatively impacts Malaysia's exports, reducing both volumes and revenues. Stable exchange rates are crucial for export competitiveness and attracting foreign investment. Effective hedging and exchange rate policies are recommended to mitigate volatility's adverse effects. Macroeconomic stability and structural reforms are essential for Malaysia's resilience to external shocks. Managing exchange rate volatility is key for sustaining Malaysia's export-led growth and fostering economic development. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Portfolio balance theory, j-curve theory & competitive devaluation theory may be used to anchor future studies on the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case of Malaysia. Malaysia can provide practical insights into how exporters can effectively integrate risk management strategies into their operations to mitigate the adverse effects of exchange rate volatility. Malaysia can serve as a model for proactive policy responses to exchange rate volatility, offering lessons and strategies that can be adapted by policymakers in other emerging economies.
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of compaction effort on marshall properti... more The objective of this study was to determine the effect of compaction effort on marshall properties of two types of mix design which is from asphaltic concrete (AC) and bituminous Macadam (BM). The types of mix design are AC14 and BMW20 which is for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). This study also determined the time available for compaction for AC14 and BMW20. Compaction is one of the important factor in constructing a pavement. According to JKR specification, the number of blow is 75 per face. For this study, the number of blow used were 35, 50 and 75. Bitumen content that has to be used for asphaltic concrete is between 4 to 6 percent. Compaction, flow and stability test for AC14 were carried out to determine the optimum bitumen content for each blow. The result of OBC for 35 blow was 5.54%, 5.32% for 50 blow and 5.23% for 75 blow. The results show that the increase of the number of blow would decrease the optimum bitumen content. After comparing the parameter, the result for AC14 show tha...
This study examines the relationships that between foreign direct investment (FDI) and the determ... more This study examines the relationships that between foreign direct investment (FDI) and the determinants economic growth (GDP), exchange rate (ER) and inflation rate (IR) from the year of Q1 2010 to Q3 2017 which contains quarterly data. This data was analyzed by using Autoregressive Distributed Lag method in order to define the statistical relationship among the variables. Besides, this study was used Autoregressive Distributed Lag methods and proceed with Descriptive Analysis, Diagnostic Checking, long run and short run form and Unit Root tests. In Diagnostic Checking, some tests done to check the significant presents of autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, the normality of data distribution and model specification. The result of this study shows that there is a significant relationship between the foreign direct investment (FDI) and the economic growth (GDP) and exchange rate (ER) while inflation rate (IR) did not have any relationship with the Foreign Direct Investment. As conclu...
The aim of the study was to investigate the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case... more The aim of the study was to investigate the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case of Malaysia Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Exchange rate volatility negatively impacts Malaysia's exports, reducing both volumes and revenues. Stable exchange rates are crucial for export competitiveness and attracting foreign investment. Effective hedging and exchange rate policies are recommended to mitigate volatility's adverse effects. Macroeconomic stability and structural reforms are essential for Malaysia's resilience to external shocks. Managing exchange rate volatility is key for sustaining Malaysia's export-led growth and fostering economic development. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Portfolio balance theory, j-curve theory & competitive devaluation theory may be used to anchor future studies on the exchange rate volatility and export performance: case of Malaysia. Malaysia can provide practical insights into how exporters can effectively integrate risk management strategies into their operations to mitigate the adverse effects of exchange rate volatility. Malaysia can serve as a model for proactive policy responses to exchange rate volatility, offering lessons and strategies that can be adapted by policymakers in other emerging economies.
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of compaction effort on marshall properti... more The objective of this study was to determine the effect of compaction effort on marshall properties of two types of mix design which is from asphaltic concrete (AC) and bituminous Macadam (BM). The types of mix design are AC14 and BMW20 which is for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). This study also determined the time available for compaction for AC14 and BMW20. Compaction is one of the important factor in constructing a pavement. According to JKR specification, the number of blow is 75 per face. For this study, the number of blow used were 35, 50 and 75. Bitumen content that has to be used for asphaltic concrete is between 4 to 6 percent. Compaction, flow and stability test for AC14 were carried out to determine the optimum bitumen content for each blow. The result of OBC for 35 blow was 5.54%, 5.32% for 50 blow and 5.23% for 75 blow. The results show that the increase of the number of blow would decrease the optimum bitumen content. After comparing the parameter, the result for AC14 show tha...
This study examines the relationships that between foreign direct investment (FDI) and the determ... more This study examines the relationships that between foreign direct investment (FDI) and the determinants economic growth (GDP), exchange rate (ER) and inflation rate (IR) from the year of Q1 2010 to Q3 2017 which contains quarterly data. This data was analyzed by using Autoregressive Distributed Lag method in order to define the statistical relationship among the variables. Besides, this study was used Autoregressive Distributed Lag methods and proceed with Descriptive Analysis, Diagnostic Checking, long run and short run form and Unit Root tests. In Diagnostic Checking, some tests done to check the significant presents of autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, the normality of data distribution and model specification. The result of this study shows that there is a significant relationship between the foreign direct investment (FDI) and the economic growth (GDP) and exchange rate (ER) while inflation rate (IR) did not have any relationship with the Foreign Direct Investment. As conclu...
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