2016 ipn-mta conferences kuching, malaysia 3-4 october 2016 Welcome to ipn-mta conferences 2016 Dear Professor, Dr and distinguished delegates

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023-kch	Improve SME Product Development Process to Increase Competitive Advantages Abdul Talib Bon^#1, Low Pier Gen^*2 ^#Department of Production and Operation Management Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia Abstract— Product development processes are very important especially in manufacturing company. Every small medium enterprise must ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development process in order to produce products which fully meet the requirements of the customers. Improvement of the product development process has been made to ensure company can produce product in a lower costs and be more efficiency in their product development process. A research has been done in a Malaysia small medium enterprise and targeted to identify and eliminate the source of inefficiency which occurred in the company’s product development process. Besides that, the objectives of the research are provide the methods and solutions which in order to eliminate and avoid the sources of inefficiency occurred in product development process and give awareness about the importance of product development process in daily company activities
13	025-kch	Japanese Automobile Industry in Malaysia: A Survey on Consumer Decision-Making Poh Kiat Ng^*1, Jian Ai Yeow^2, Kian Siong Jee^1, Li Wah Thong^1, Chai Har Lee^3 ^1Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. ^2Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. ^3Centre of Diploma Programmes, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. ^*Corresponding author: [e-mail] Abstract— The automobile plays a significant role in the daily life of a Malaysian, and this has spurred automotive companies to look for an edge wherever they can find it in order to keep up with the competitive pressures of satisfying consumers. More often than not, factors such as branding and price of the automobiles would be the dominant factors that affect the purchase decisions of consumers when it comes to buying a Japanese car in Malaysia. However, this proposition requires further substantiation alongside other variables such as ergonomic features, innovation and recreation awareness. Hence, this study aims to determine the relationship between those variables and consumer decision-making with regard to the purchase of Japanese automobiles. To facilitate this objective, researchers collected a total of 150 usable survey responses and analysed them using reliability, correlations and multiple regression analyses. It was found that 23.9% of variance in consumer decision-making was significantly explained by brand name, ergonomic features and innovation. Price and recreational consciousness was found to insignificantly affect Malaysian consumer decision-making in purchasing Japanese automobiles. This finding was perhaps due to consumers being price cautious during times of uncertainty and rising cost of living.
14	026-kch	Designing an Innovative and Humane Method to Capture Cats: A Prospective TRIZ Solution Poh Kiat Ng^*1, Kian Siong Jee^1, Sin Ai Tey^1, Jian Ai Yeow^2 ^1Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia ^2Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia Abstract— The advent of globalisation and urbanisation has caused city populations to grow larger and faster by the day. As these populations grow, so do the populations of domestic cats. Problems related to free-roaming stray cats are becoming increasingly important due to factors such as animal-welfare, public health issues and various societal impacts. Though it may be true that there are many means to resolve this problem, it is crucial that this problem be resolved in the most sustainable, cost-effective and humane way possible. This study posits that the current methods to control the stray cat population are ineffective and hence proposes a more innovative and humane design in order to trap stray cats. The TRIZ methodology was used in this study. The common cat trap design was studied using function analysis and cause-and-effect chain analysis. A few engineering contradictions were formulated. An innovative way to capture cats was proposed by resolving these contradictions using a few selected inventive principles, namely segmentation, asymmetry, beforehand cushioning, equipotentiality and dynamisation. This innovative cat trap was also proven to be feasible and affordable, with an estimated cost of MYR 80. The cat trap is expected to catch a maximum of 4 cats. Overall, the proposed trap is sustainable, cost-effective and humane, and indeed addresses the issue as an effective method in controlling the stray cat population.
15	027-kch	Design Innovation of a Multifunctional Vacuum Package Sealing Machine using TRIZ Techniques Poh Kiat Ng^*1, Kian Siong Jee^1, Kui Jie Lee^1, Jian Ai Yeow^2 ^1Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia ^2Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia ^*Corresponding author: [e-mail] Abstract— Preservation techniques assures the safety, stability, cleanliness and nutrition of products. An effective preservation technique includes vacuum packaging. However, issues pertaining to the difficulty of opening these vacuum sealed packages do exist, sometimes severely to a point where it causes wrap rage or package rage, which is a usual term for being frustrated when opening hard-to-open packages. Various injuries have also been reported concerning individuals who attempt to open these vacuum sealed packages. These packages also pose a threat to the environment as they are thrown away and mostly end up in landfills. A solution could lie in the design of an appropriate vacuum package sealing machine that addresses these issues. Thus, this study aims to innovate and design a multifunctional vacuum package sealing machine using TRIZ techniques. Several function models were investigated along with the cause and effect chain analysis, upon which 3 major engineering contradictions were established. These contradictions were resolved with the recommendation of 3 inventive principles, namely local quality, taking out and universality. Finally, researchers proposed a zip lock sealing machine with a zip lock sealing feature (local quality), tear notch (taking out) and 4-in-1 process (universality) which unifies the alignment, zip sealing, cooling and cutting process. The new design’s impact reflects on enhancement on numerous characteristics associated with human limitation, safety and health, as well as environmental issues.
16	028-kch	Design and Development of an Innovative Walking Frame using ARIZ Poh Kiat Ng^*1, Kian Siong Jee^1, Alister Chen Cheng Lim^1, Jian Ai Yeow^2, Li Wah Thong^1 ^1Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. ^2Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. Abstract— Devices such as walking frames can sometimes cause secondary injuries to patients if not used properly. Although there are existing redesigned walking frames which prevent falls from happening, it appears that there is still room for improvement towards developing a more innovative and ergonomic walker. Hence, this study aims to design and develop an innovative walking frame for improved usability using ARIZ. ARIZ, which is an algorithm for inventive problem solving, is widely used for complex problem solving with minimal changes to the system. The ARIZ approach in this study proposed three inventive principles to be used, namely dynamicity, asymmetry and nested doll. The solution involved a double slider crank mechanism which enabled the newly designed walking frame to effectively support gait movement and stair-climbing. Overall, researchers of this study successfully designed and developed a unique and innovative ergonomic walking frame for the elderly and disabled people with intentions to prevent further injuries or accidents.
17	001-ice	A REVIEW OF THE OCCURRENCE OF ANTIBIOTICS AND ANTIBIOTICS RESISTANCE BACTERIA Siti Athirah Topik^1, Zummy Dahria Mohamed Basri^2, Lee Khai Ern^3, Marfiah Ab Wahid^4 ^1,2,4Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UniversitiTeknologi Mara, 40500 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia ^3Institute for Environment and Development, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia Abstract: ntibiotics are well known to be medicine to many types of disease since their introduction into modern medicine in 1941. However, their effectiveness have reduced from day to day due to the emergence and dissemination of resistance among bacterial pathogens. Strains with resistance to multiple antibiotics have emerged among major Gram-positive and Gram-negative species, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., Enterobacteriaceae, and Neisseria gonorrhoaeae. This issue has resulted as a problem in new drug development with little support of evidence. To address this issue, it requires both conservation and innovation. Conservation includes making the best use of current antibiotic effectiveness by reducing demand through vaccination, infection control, diagnostics, public education, incentives for clinicians to prescribe fewer antibiotics, and restrictions on access to newer. While innovation includes improving the efficacy of current drugs and replenishing effectiveness by developing new drugs. This paper review the occurence and treatment of antibiotics and antibiotics resistance in wastewater treatment plants around the world, including Malaysia.
18	002-ice	ANALYSES IMPLEMENTATION ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN INDONESIAN AND ROMANIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Anastasya Martina^1, Radu Lupasteanu^2, and Biemo WS^3 Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia^1 Faculty Of Civil Engineering And Building Services Universitatea Tehnică Gheorghe Asachi Din Iaşi, Romania^1 Supervisor Civil Engineering Gheorghe Asachi^2, Romania and Supervisor Civil Engineering ITB, Indonesia^3 Abstract: - The Indonesia is facing a serious quality management system shortage problem. Lack of management principle and inadequate quality (Koskela, 1993). For company ISO certification, one aspect is caused of fault the quality management standard usage from all level management (Speech of Prof. Puti Farida Marzuki, ITB) explained that construction management is needed to ensure the efficiency and productivity of a construction project to meet the expectations and requirements established. For fulfill those aspect the leader of company need to give consideration to all level management. Some literature and data analysis found that there are many correlation between Organizational Structure performance and Quality Management System which impact some quality problem. This studies based on perspective of Romanian Law for construction quality (LAW NO 10/1995-On Quality in Construction), UU RI No 18/1999 Indonesian construction company, and theirs relationship with the ISO 9001-2008 practices. This research analyze Indonesian and Romanian approach method to fulfill the requirement, finds out the implementation with principles of ISO 9001-2008, the mistake from some records both countries performance during implementing of ISO 9001, the quality result by level implementation with their non-conformity and customer satisfaction. Literature approach will be considered in this project. Questionnaire surveys, interview approach will distributed to select representative participants in Indonesia (Java Company Construction Area) and Romania (South East and South Company Construction Area) in order to collect responses in some QMS implementation case contract. The results will analyses and support for maximum potential design quality for Indonesia and Romania by considering the new standard of ISO 9001-2015 standard.
19	003-ice	Distribution Network Connection Pricing Framework and Methodology Tan Joo Kok , Norzaida Abas UTM Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Abstract - The purpose of this review is to identify any deficiency of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) connection charges (CC) guidelines to deal with the customers’ ever increasing energy demand and supply connection. The review involves a peer review of the company CC guidelines and comparison of its guidelines with another two utilities within the same region. The study revealed a few areas in SEB CC guidelines can be further improved. Many improvement options can be adopted from other more successful utilities such as TNB. However, the key challenge of the improvement is to strike the right balance between the amount of upfront investment and the ability to fulfill key pricing objectives acceptable to both the company and the connecting customers.
20	005-ice	Comparison of Proposed Slope Failure Analysis at LATAR Expressway Selangor with Previous Criteria and Industrial Study Shakri M.S.^*1, Abdul R.H.^2 ^*[e-mail] ^[e-mail] SEGI University, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Abstract: As far as the soil properties are concerned, slope failure is not necessarily related to the shear strength alone, other properties such as the liquid limit and dry density in particular are useful indicators in determining the cause for slope failure. In this study, soil samples were collected from the failed slope and the neighboring stable slope at KM13.2 LATAR Expressway, Selangor Peninsular Malaysia. The objective of the study was to determine the cause of failure through analysis of the soil moisture parameters not only by comparing test results of both of the samples but also by comparing them against established criteria from previous studies. Evaluation of the test results has revealed that the slope may have failed due to low liquid limit after checking against criteria of Denisov and also due to low shear strength parameters, particularly the internal friction angle after checking against the established criteria from previous researches. However, evaluation on the maximum dry density of the failed slope sample has revealed that it is in fact a suitable slope material after checking the results against established criteria thus the slope has failed not due to low maximum dry density.
21	006-ice	A STUDY ON MALAYSIAN AFTERMARKET BRAKE PADS PERFORMANCE Omar A.*, Lamin F.*, Osman M. R.*, Talib, R.J.^** *Vehicle Safety and Biomechanics Centre, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. **Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (Pulau Pinang), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Abstract: Key performance requirements for brake pads include frictional stability and wear resistance. There were methods used for testing and one of the requirements include vehicle performance test. In this study, vehicle evaluation test was done on two brands of brake pads available in Malaysian market. The commercialized brake pads selected are fit for selected model vehicle, sold at low price and do not contain any approval information from any regulations. The sample were tested for cold performance testing, speed sensitivity testing, wear and micro structural analysis to identify the braking performance. The results were then compared with OEM brake pad composition. Both brake pads surpass the minimum regulations of UN R 90, with sample R1 exhibits closer performance with OEM compare to R2, but demonstrates higher wear loss. The results in this study provide useful indications on the safety level of brake pads sold in Malaysian market.
22	007-ice	Real Throughput Measurements Comparison between Unoptimized and Optimized Network Cards Okta Nurika, Mohd Fadzil Hassan, Nordin Zakaria Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Abstract: This paper is an expansion of our previous publication about simultaneous multiple network cards optimization in a data centre simulation, using genetic algorithm (GA). The generated optimal solutions from our simulations, which represent optimal settings for multiple network cards need to be tested in the real hardware environment. Each optimal network card setting is meant for different data transmission characteristic. In a real network environment, we streamed every optimal network card setting with their respective data transmission and recorded the throughput rate, and then compared it against the throughput from the network card's default setting (unoptimized). The comparison results infer that all of our optimal network card settings provide higher throughput than the default setting. Furthermore, our optimal settings exhibit capability to prevent the CPU from crashing, as a result from being overwhelmed by the stream of packets. This effect comes from the optimal settings' ability to minimize kernel interrupt generation, hence the CPU cycles can be preserved. The preservation of CPU cycles leads to lower heat generation and lower power consumption, which is economically beneficial for the data centre itself.