Borneo International Journal eISSN 2636-9826

Multicultural-Oriented Community Service for the Borneo Society in West Kalimantan

2025-09-22T06:23:40+00:00

West Kalimantan (abbreviated as Kalbar) is a province in Indonesia located on the island of Kalimantan, with its capital city in Pontianak. It is known as part of the Borneo region. The area of West Kalimantan Province is 147,307.00 km² (7.53% of Indonesia’s total area). West Kalimantan is the fourth largest province in Indonesia after Papua, East Kalimantan, and Central Kalimantan. The implementation of government programs to educate the nation through community service activities carried out by Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) aims to educate and improve the welfare of Indonesian society, particularly in eradicating ignorance and poverty. It is expected that these programs run well and smoothly without any internal conflicts. This study aims to examine and improve community service (PKM) activities that are culturally responsive. It is crucial to have an understanding and knowledge of the culture and traditional values in the communities where the service is conducted, so that PKM programs and activities can be carried out effectively without internal conflict between students/lecturers and the community. These activities are formulated in the academic curriculum and guidelines as skill-based course components that must be implemented and are compulsory for students. The implementation process of culturally responsive PKM programs in PTKI in West Kalimantan is in accordance with the Ministerial Regulation of Religious Affairs (PMA) No. 4 of 2020. The method used in this research is the survey study method, which is a research method used to explain causal relationships and test hypotheses. Sugiyono (2018) stated that this type of research can be conducted on both large and small samples, with data taken from relationships between the sample and population, to find relative frequencies, distributions, and relationships between sociological and psychological variables related to community service activities carried out in PTKI. The results of this study show that the implementation of PTKI community service in the Borneo communities of West Kalimantan prioritizes areas with cultural and religious diversity, providing assistance, guidance, and direction to local communities on the importance of togetherness and mutual cooperation in religious life, and promoting cultural and religious values through mutual respect and appreciation, while taking into account the religious and cultural rituals of the Borneo people. No conflicts occurred during the implementation of community service activities in Borneo communities in West Kalimantan, despite the high heterogeneity in religious and cultural backgrounds.

Keywords: Community Service, Multiculturalism, PTKI, Borneo Society

Bobike Mantra Of The Dayak Jangkang as Ritual Communication: A Contextual Pragmatic Study

2025-09-22T06:30:35+00:00

Mantras in the oral tradition of the Dayak Jangkang community represent a cultural expression rich in symbolic and spiritual meaning. Mantra Bobike, as part of ritual communication in the traditional practices of Tanggung Village, is used in various healing ceremonies and protective rites against supernatural disturbances. The background of this study stems from the importance of preserving local values and the lack of linguistic research that highlights the pragmatic functions within such ritual texts. This research aims to reveal the function and meaning of Mantra Bobike as a form of ritual communication through a contextual pragmatic approach.The study employs a descriptive qualitative method. The findings indicate that Mantra Bobike contains various illocutionary acts such as requests, warnings, and expulsions, functioning as a medium of spiritual communication between humans, ancestral spirits, and supernatural forces. Each utterance in the mantra is highly dependent on the social context, the timing of the ritual, and the social roles of both speaker and listener within the customary structure. Linguistic strategies such as repetition, nature-based metaphors, and sacred intonation further reinforce the transcendental meaning and performative power of the mantra. These findings demonstrate that Mantra Bobike not only serves as an oral cultural heritage but also functions as an effective form of communication within the cultural and spiritual life of the Dayak Jangkang community.

Keywords: Mantra Bobike, Dayak Jangkang, ritual communication, contextual pragmatics

Empowering the Digital Generation: FinTech Adoption Challenges Among Young Womenpreneurs

2025-09-22T07:19:38+00:00

This study investigates the challenges faced by Gen Z young womenpreneurs in adopting Financial Technology (FinTech), with a focus on trust, ethics, and accessibility. Despite their digital fluency, many young womenpreneurs encounter barriers such as data privacy concerns, weak customer protection, and infrastructure limitations that shape their perceptions and use of FinTech platforms. This study applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and trust theory, and surveyed 329 young womenpreneurs in Malaysia. Findings show that trust in data protection, ethical clarity, and transactional transparency are key enablers of adoption, while fraud concerns and cultural norms remain significant barriers. More importantly, the study reveals that digital confidence alone does not guarantee adoption—perceived platform integrity and ethical alignment are essential. The results highlight the need for inclusive, transparent, and secure FinTech ecosystems tailored to the unique needs of young womenpreneurs.

Keywords: FinTech, adoption, womenpreneurs, challenges, digital generation

Penghasilan Tenaga Lestari Melalui Perbezaan Kepekatan Ion antara Air Laut dan Air Tawar: Inspirasi Surah Rahman & Al-Furqan

2025-09-22T07:19:39+00:00

Kajian sains itu perlu dipandu apa jua perkembangan yang dibangunkan oleh manusia berteraskan sumber wahyu dan berinspirasikan keagungan Allah sebagai Pemilik dan Pencipta seluruh alam. Sudah pastilah Al-Quran sebagai sumber ilmu yang memandu sains agar mentauhid pencipta sekalian alam tidak boleh dipisahkan. Kertas kajian ini akan memfokus kepada air sebagai sumber tenaga merujuk kepada rahsia petikan Surah Ar Rahman (55:19-20) dan Al-Furqan (25:53) menjadi sumber rujukan utama. Air merupakan sumber semula jadi yang kritikal dalam kehidupan dan berpotensi tinggi sebagai sumber tenaga boleh diperbaharui. Perbezaan ketara antara air laut dan air tawar dari segi kepekatan ion menghasilkan tenaga kecerunan kemasinan (SGE) yang boleh dimanfaatkan untuk penjanaan tenaga elektrik dari alam sekitar manusia. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka potensi perbezaan sifat fizikal dan kimia antara air laut dan air tawar sebagai asas kepada sistem penjanaan tenaga berasaskan sel bahan api. Air laut dikutip dari pantai Teluk Likas, Kota Kinabalu manakala air tawar diperoleh daripada sumber hujan dan sungai berhampiran kampus UiTM Cawangan Sabah. Kedua-dua sampel air ditempatkan dalam sel berasingan (dual chamber) yang dipisahkan oleh selaput nipis. Dua jenis selaput iaitu lapisan nipis sekam jagung (corn husk) dan selaput Fumasep sebagai selaput paiwai digunakan sebagai ‘dinding” pemisah air laut dan air tawar. Dengan elektrod grafit direndam dalam air tawar dan elektrod aluminium dalam air laut disambung kepada multimeter untuk mendapatkan bacaan beza upaya (voltan). Pengukuran perbezaan keupayaan menggunakan multimeter digital menunjukkan bacaan antara 0.30 hingga 1.00 V dengan arus dalam lingkungan miliampere (mA) hingga microampere (mA). Dua jenis kepakatan air laut dalam 60 ppt dan 120 ppt dengan saiz elektrod grafit (besar dan kecil) menghasilkan mikroelekrik yang berbeza. Keputusan ini membuktikan bahawa perbezaan ion antara kedua-dua jenis air dapat menghasilkan tenaga melalui mekanisme pemindahan ion tanpa pencampuran fizikal. Penjelasan konsep penukaran tenaga osmotik (PTO) turut dikemukakan, di mana molekul air merentasi selaput separa telap akibat perbezaan kepekatan, menghasilkan tekanan osmotik yang dapat ditukar kepada tenaga mikroelektrik. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan potensi penggunaan air laut dan air tawar sebagai sumber alternatif penjanaan elektrik yang mesra alam. Prestasi sistem dipengaruhi oleh jenis selaput, saiz elektrod yang digunakan dan kandungan garam dalam air laut. Kajian lanjutan disarankan bagi meningkatkan kecekapan sistem dan aplikasi dalam skala sebenar.

Katakunci: Penjanaan tenaga, kecerunan kemasinan, selaput nipis pertukaran ion, penukaran tenaga osmotik, Quran & sains

Potensi Pariwisata Pantai Pecal sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Pariwisata Berkelanjutan

2025-09-22T06:55:13+00:00

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji potensi pariwisata Pantai Pecal di Kabupaten Ketapang serta strategi pengembangan berkelanjutan yang dilakukan pemerintah daerah. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, serta uji keabsahan data melalui triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pantai Pecal memiliki tiga dimensi utama dalam mendukung pariwisata berkelanjutan, yaitu potensi alam, potensi buatan, dan potensi kuliner. Dari sisi alam, Pantai Pecal menawarkan keindahan laut, hamparan pasir yang luas, serta pepohonan yang rindang. Potensi buatan mencakup fasilitas umum seperti gazebo, taman bermain, masjid, dan infrastruktur pendukung lainnya, sedangkan potensi kuliner ditunjukkan oleh keberadaan makanan tradisional “pecal” khas Ketapang. Wawancara dengan masyarakat dan pemerintah menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan Pantai Pecal berkontribusi pada peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat serta mendorong pengembangan ekonomi lokal. Pemerintah daerah turut berperan melalui pembangunan infrastruktur, legalisasi lahan, serta program pemberdayaan masyarakat. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya kolaborasi pemerintah dan masyarakat dalam mengembangkan pariwisata berbasis keberlanjutan yang tidak hanya mengutamakan pertumbuhan ekonomi, tetapi juga kelestarian lingkungan dan kesejahteraan sosial.

Kata Kunci: Pariwisata Berkelanjutan, Pantai Pecal, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Ekonomi Lokal

Challenges And Opportunities in Halal Food Manufacturing Companies: The Perspective of Halal Executive in Brunei and Malaysia

2025-09-22T07:06:53+00:00

In 2025, approximately 2 billion of muslim worldwide choose to consume halal food that are served with highest standard of hygiene and quality. ASEAN muslim majority countries such Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia have seen halal as part of golden opportunities in venturing into halal hub business aiming to develop countries and diverse its economic sources. The value of possessing and getting halal certificate can boost a product's marketability, especially in halal food manufacturing industry. Application of halal certification processes are smooth and not hard if handled by competent Halal Executives that have great understanding of requirements outlined in halal guidelines and standards as its role of halal executives is to manage the halal company, prepare documents for halal certificate application, monitor the manufacturing process and provide training to all workers involved in the product manufacturing. However, the gap of this research is that halal executives in both countries have faced problems in terms of regulatory disparities that create inconsistencies in the way halal food manufacturing standards are interpreted and enforced, leading to variations in the perception and execution of responsibilities among halal executives. This study explores the key operational challenges faced by halal executives in ensuring compliance with halal certification standards in the halal food manufacturing sectors of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. The first objective is to analyse the practical difficulties encountered by halal executives during the implementation of halal standards, including inconsistent perceptions of certification processes, inadequate training, limited awareness, and coordination issues with regulatory bodies. The second objective focuses on how differences in national regulatory frameworks and human resource capacities influence the roles, challenges, and overall performance of halal executives in both countries. Lastly, the study examines emerging opportunities alongside these challenges, with attention to how national contexts shape the strategies employed by executives to maintain halal compliance. Based on these insights, the research proposes practical recommendations aimed at enhancing executive competencies and supporting the sustainable growth of the halal food industry. To address this gap, qualitative research has been employed with data collected from existing research papers. The research questions are developed through a literature review, which identifies the main issues related to halal executive or supervisors in both Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. The research findings point to three challenges: complex certification procedures, coordination of authorities, lack of awareness, training and another three opportunities: standardization, leadership and innovation, strengthening industry with government collaboration, capacity building and talent development. These study findings aim to examine challenges faced by halal executives while practice recommendations at improving halal compliances by enhancing halal executive capabilities and leverage halal food industry's growth potential.

Keywords : Halal executive, Halal certification, Halal food manufacturing, Regulatory Framework and Operational Challenges