Suriyani Muhamad

Insider trading in Malaysia; towards an improved regulation

Purpose – This paper aims to gauge the issue of insider trading in Malaysia by assessing some selected statutory provisions under the relevant law and examining the issues of enforcement and prosecution.Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses relevant legislation pertaining to insider trading.Findings – This paper argues that in order to be an effective regulation, the laws enacted must address the concerns and problems insider trading has given rise to. Contrary to popular impression that insider trading is a settled issue due to the lack of investigation and prosecution cases, the paper unearths a number of findings; first it maintains its contention that the provisions under the Companies Act 1965 are not entirely satisfactory and the latter regulations generally provide more creditable rules with regard to the issue. Further the definition of an insider, the requirement pertaining to the manner the information must be obtained and the enforcement of the law are amongst a number of issues that...

Livelihood Resilience: The Case of Sungai Terengganu Communities

Livelihood in river settings may appear simple, but upon closer examination, it is multifaceted and dynamic. The elements of uncertainty in sustaining a satisfactory livelihood are always present. The concept of resilience is about individuals, households or groups making a living and attempting to satisfy their consumption and economic necessities, surviving with uncertainties and responding to new opportunities. The earlier approaches in livelihood studies regarded poor people as inactive or passive victims. However, the trend has changed with greater interest to study on the survival strategies of the poor. In particular, consideration is given to the living experiences of households and the community. The objective of this study is to apply the concept of resilience as a diagnostic approach to the understanding of rural communities’ livelihoods. The analysis highlights the resilience aspects of the rural community and their livelihood strategies for comfortable living.