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No

Research Title

Duration

Project Leader

Funder

Amount (RM)

1.         

Elucidating the novel mechanistic effect of ketone energy drinks on cerebral cortical excitability and plasticity using transcranial magnetic stimulation parameters and blood biomarkers in a Malaysian community

1 September 2022 - 31 Ogos 2024

Assoc. Prof.  Dr. Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

148,650

2.         

Retirement Lifecycle Strategic Agenda

24 June 2022- 23 June 2023

Dato’ Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Retirement Fund (Incorporated) KWAP

290,000

3.         

Dietary Improvement Program for Institutionalized Elderly

20 Oktober 2020 - 31 Mei 2022

Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Ajinamoto

50,000

4.         

Deep-learning classifiers for fatigue and stress level detection of automotive drivers using multimodal features

7 September 2021 - 6 September 2023

Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Anom Ahmad

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

100,000

5.         

Study on Poverty and Active Ageing in ASEAN: Trends and Opportunities

1 May 2021 – 31 August 2021

Dato’ Dr. Tengku Aizan Binti Tengku Abdul Hamid

The ASEAN Secretariat

IDR 264,896,078

6.         

Circuits and Systems for Seniors and Elderly Well-being (GeronCAS)

March 2021 – December 2021

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani

IEEE Circuits and Systems Society

USD18,150

7.         

Integrating land use planning and aged care services in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) through legal reform

12 March 2021 – 12 March 2022

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozanah Ab. Rahman

Dana National Real Estate Research Coordinator -NAPREC

60,000

8.         

Consortium on Mobility and Transportation in an Ageing Society (CoMTAS)

1 January 2021 - 31 December 2023

Dato' Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Konsortium Kecemerlangan Penyelidikan 2020 - KPT

500,000

9.         

Exploring the associations of genetic biomarkers of migraine in community subjects and identification of pathways and genes using bioinformatic approach

1 December 2020 – 31 May 2023

Assoc. Prof. Dr. wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

50,000

10.      

Development and validation of an exercise training module for older adults in Malaysia

1 December  2020 – 31 May 2023

Dr. Mazatulfazura Sf Salim

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

50,000

11.      

Exploring the role of home hazards on falls and risk of falls among community-dwelling older stroke survivors in Klang Valley area

1 November 2020 – 31 October 2022

Dr. Muhammad Hibatullah bin Romli

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

91,100

12.      

Socio-economic Evaluation of the Aged Care Industry in Malaysia: Development of an Innovative Eldercare Network Model

1 November 2020 – 31 Oct 2022

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

83,600

13.      

Development of harmonized time-use survey protocol to assess intra-household allocation of economic resources

1 November 2020 – 31 Oct 2022

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Azizah Haron

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

67,100

14.      

Analyzing the role of biomarkers and vHIT in diagnosing stroke in patients with acute dizziness

1 November 2020 – 31 Oct 2022

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liyana Najwa Inche Mat

Ministry of Higher Education

(FRGS)

95,000

15.      

Capacity Building for Caregivers and Older Persons in Elderly Living Institution for Contactless Deliveries using Indoor Autonomous Platform

24 August 2020 – 25 September 2020

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Anom Ahmad

MyOHUN/USAID

 

 

USD 8,270

16.      

Circuits and Systems for Seniors and Elderly Well-being (GeronCAS)

March 2020 – December 2020

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani

IEEE Circuits and Systems Society

USD10,000

17.      

Supporting the aged care sector in preventing and mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19 on older

persons in Malaysia

June

2020 - October 2020

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim

World Health Organization

200,000

18.      

Ageing and sustainable development in Malaysia: investing in intergenerational cohesion

April

2020 - December 2020

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Anom Ahmad

United Nations Population Fund

310,000

19.      

Age friendly city for Taiping

2019 -  2020

Prof. Dato' Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Nations Development Programme

418,042

20.      

Multicriteria optimization decision model to improve operational efficiency of social welfare case management

2019 - 2021

Dr. Koh Tieng Wei

Ministry Of Education

(FRGS)

89,200

21.      

Pembentukan pengukuran dan kerangka model bersepadu bagi kesejahteraan warga emas orang asli di semenanjung Malaysia

2019 - 2021

Dr. Mohd Roslan Rosnon

Ministry Of Education

(FRGS)

86,400

22.      

Development of active ageing index for Malaysian

2019 - 2021

Prof. Dato' Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Education

(FRGS)

94,200

23.      

Transforming cognitive frailty to later life self-sufficiency ageless - Psychosocial and societal burden of cognitive frailty among older persons in the community

2019 - 2024 

Prof. Dato' Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Education

(LRGS Sub-project)

728,000

24.      

Health literacy protocol to improve diabetes outcome among primary care elderly patients in Selangor

2018 - 2021

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

48,070

25.      

The effectiveness of psycho-educational intervention program on interdialytic weight gain among older hemodialysis

2018 - 2020

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPS)

9,550

26.      

Ageing stronger: A pilot study on Community Based Muscle Strengthening Exercise Programme (COME) to increase muscle strength among pre-frail elderly

2018 - 2020

Ms. Raja Nurzatul Efah Raja Adnan

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

49,370

27.      

Perkhidmatan penjagaan sosial untuk warga emas uzur

2018 - 2021     

Ms. Norisma Aiza Ismail

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

37,100

28.      

Genes and age-related diseases in Asia - A bioinformatic and systematic review approach

2018 - 2019        

Dr. Vasudevan Ramachandran

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

43,750

29.      

Design of automated muscle performance monitoring system for Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) in core lifting task

2018 - 2020        

Asoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Anom Ahmad

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

123,000

30.      

Developing smart walker prototype for promoting mobility among older Malaysians

2018 - 2020

Mr. Mohd Rizal Hussain

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

50,000

31.      

Developing advanced home appliances control system for older Malaysians

2018 - 2020

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP)

50,000

32.      

Ageing and elderly population in Perak-Consultation

August 2017- November 2017

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Nation  Development Programme

USD 19,695

33.      

Managing a greying social care workforce: A Malaysian ageing population imperative

2017 -  2019

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat

Newton-Ungku Omar Fund

174,637

34.      

Retirement preparedness and productive ageing among gomenrnment employees and retireees in Klang Valey

June 2017 -          November 2017

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Retirement Fund (Incorporated)

299,874

35.      

Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of Malay version Mos Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) among community-dwelling elderly in Selangor

2017 - 2018         

Mr. Hazwan Mat Din

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPM)

21,500

36.      

Analyzing biomarkers and STOP BANG questionnaire as a double screening tool on obstructive sleep apnea in a community among obese subjects

2017- 2020   

Dr. Mohd Hazmi Mohamed

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

83,000

37.      

Analysis of copy number variations in age-related macular degenerative subjects

2016 - 2018        

Dr. R. Vasudevan

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPS)

15,000

38.      

CITI-UPM financial empowerment for mature women program (program implementation phase 2)

2015 - 2018

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Way Worldwide/ Citi Foundation

USD 110,000

39.      

Kajian keberkesanan bantuan kewangan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat

2015 - 2017

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abdul Rashid

Department of Social welfare

1,318,602

40.      

Kajian kemudahan dan perkhidmatan bagi menepati keperluan warga emas di malaysia menjelang 2030

2015 - 2017

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Department of Social welfare

639,685

41.      

Comparative data collection methods for time use study among older person

2015 - 2017

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Azizah Haron

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

68,200

42.      

Dietary acid load and risk of cardiometabolic diseases and osteoporosis among older adults

2015 - 2018

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

144,000

43.      

Investigating older persons and NGOs flood preparedness and to improve NGOs relief programs by developing effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) in reducing vulnerabilities associated with ageing. 

April 2015 – December 2015

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abdul Rashid

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

74,500

44.      

Perlakuan pengguna dan kecukupan pendapatan dalam kalangan warga emas

2015 - 2016

Dr. Jariah Masud

KPDNKK-MACFEA

 

342,380

45.      

Memperkasakan warga emas: "Amalan hijau - warga emas dari pembudayaan penggunaan lestari"

2014 - 2015

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Azizah Haron

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(UCTC)

10,000

46.      

Knowledge, attitude and perception of elder maltreatment in the institutions

2014 - 2016

Dr. Mariani Mansor

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

79,000

47.      

Assessing the economic potential and contribution of mature workers in old age

2014 - 2016

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

91,000

48.      

Patterns of treatment for neovascular age related macular degeneration - A retrospective study in tertiary care setting in Malaysia

2014 - 2015

Dr. R. Vasudevan

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPS)

5,500

49.      

Examining The Role Of Affordance Of Mobile User Interface For Older Adults

2013 - 2015

Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPS)

15,000

50.      

Effectiveness of Home Based Exercise (HBE) in improving balance and functional performance among older Malaysian in community dwelling

2013 - 2015

Mr. Mohd Rizal Hussain

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-IPM)

30,000

51.      

Genetic and epigenetic factors in age-related macular degeneration subjects

2013 - 2015

Dr. R. Vasudevan

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(GP-Individu Berprestasi Tinggi

198,000

52.      

Addressing the needs of older Malaysians: population ageing in the 21st century

2013 - 2018

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Nations Population Fund

USD 100,000

53.      

CITI-UPM financial empowerment for mature women program (program implementation phase 1)

2013 - 2014

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Way Worldwide/ Citi Foundation

USD 110,000

54.      

Effect of high calcium vitamin D fortified milk on bone turnover & vitamin d level in post-menopausal Chinese women in Malaysia

2012 - 2014

Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Fonterra Brands

411,048

55.      

Effect of high calcium vitamin D fortified milk on bone turnover & vitamin d level in pre-menopausal Chinese women in Malaysia

2012 - 2014

Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Fonterra Brands

476,808

56.      

Effect of elastic (Thera) band training on lower extremity muscles strength, balance and functional mobility in the elderly

2012 - 2104

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loke Seng Cheong

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 6)

10,000

57.      

The prevalence and risk factors of self-neglect among older Malaysians

2012 - 2104

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 6)

10,000

58.      

Program Intervensi: Persediaan hari tua dalam kalangan peserta skim kredit mikro di semenanjung Malaysia

2012 - 2104

Dr. Jariah Masud

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

(e-ScienceFund)

51,800

59.      

Visual impairment and quality of life among elderly

2012 - 2104

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Loke Seng Cheong

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 6)

10,000

60.      

Healthy  mental aging in a health nation: Use of lifestyle intervention approach to reduce rate of cognitive decline in older adults with cognitive impairment

2012 - 2014

Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 3)

42,000

61.      

Identifying psychosocial

and economic risk factors and quantifying the costs of age-related cognitive impairment: Implications of population ageing in Malaysia

2012 - 2016

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Higher Education

(LRGS- sub project)

507,604

62.      

Developing exploratory model of self regulatory driving practices among older Malaysian drivers

2012 - 2014

Dr. Haslinda Abdullah

Ministry Of Higher Education

(ERGS)

60,000

63.      

Development of dementia risk index for Malaysian

2012 - 2014

Dr. Chan Yoke Mun

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

(e-ScienceFund)

183,624

64.      

Development of Malaysian elderly well-being index

2012 - 2014

Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

(e-ScienceFund)

217,000

65.      

Biopsychosocial perspectives on sexuality among urban older Malays

2012 - 2014

Dr. Hayati Kadir@Shahar 

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 4)

32,000

66.      

Rural district based poverty profiling and mapping older person in Malaysia

2012 - 2014

Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid   

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 4)

32,000

67.      

CITI-UPM financial empowerment for mature women program (Capacity building)

2012 - 2013

Prof. Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Way Worldwide/ Citi Foundation

USD 110,000

68.      

Residential care facilities and service for the aged: Setting standards and improving choices

2011 - 2013

Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim   

Ministry Of Higher Education

(ERGS)

50,000

69.      

Personal financial risk transfer for old age towards financial stability

2011 - 2013

Dr. Husniyah Abd. Rahim@Abdul Wahab          

Ministry Of Higher Education

(ERGS)

50,000

70.      

Accessibility and usability of public transport services system among older Malaysians

2011 - 2014

Prof. Dr Rosnah Mohd. Yusuff

Ministry Of Higher Education

(ERGS)

58,000

71.      

Old age economic security among women Amanah Ikhtiar members

2011 - 2013

Dr. Zumilah Zainalaludin 

Ministry Of Higher Education

(ERGS)

50,000

72.      

Mendayaupayakan warga emas melalui ICT (E-MAS)

2011 - 2014

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Higher Education

(KTP)

150,000

73.      

Portrayal of older persons in the Malaysian press: Images of old age and ageing

2011 - 2013

Mr. Chai Sen Tyng

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 5)

30,000

74.      

Vitamin D status: Determining the cut-off levels of vitamin D among elderly Malays in Malaysia 

2011 - 2013

Ms. Raja Nurzatul Efah Raja Adnan

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 5)

27,000

75.      

Development of model to project economic vulnerability among small-scale farmers in later life.

2011 - 2013

Dr. Husna Sulaiman

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

53,000

76.      

Asian family survey

2011 - 2012

Dr. Tan Jo-Pei   

Kyoto University/

Matching Grant UPM

92,771

77.      

Bridging generation gap: Images of elderly among children

2011 - 2012

Dr. Husna Sulaiman   

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

USD 25,880 

78.      

Poverty among poor elderly women: Case study of Amanah Ikhtiar

2011 - 2012

Dr. Jariah Masud

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

USD 26,000

79.      

Filial Piety in Intergenerational Relations: A Moral Literacy Module for Malaysian Preschoolers

2011 - 2012

Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

USD 26,000

80.      

Lifelong learning for older persons in the institution

2010 - 2012

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Department of Social Welfare

36,000

81.      

Development of instrument to assess elder maltreatment among older Malaysians

2010 - 2012

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

50,000

82.      

Assessment of postural balance and risk of falling among older Malaysians using NeuroCom Balance Master

2010 - 2011

Mr. Mohd Rizal Hussain

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 5)

28,000

83.      

Determining usability criteria for family of products for older Malaysian.

2009 - 2012

Prof. Dr. Rosnah Mohd Yusuff

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

50,000

84.      

Workplace safety and health for older workers: Programs and strategies for intervention

2009 - 2012

Dr. Anita Abd Rahman

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS)

60,000

85.      

Susunan tempat tinggal : Implikasi kepada kesejateraan warga tua

2009 - 2011

Ms. Norisma Aiza Ismail

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 5)

28,600

86.      

Tracking elderly Alzheimer’s patient with real time location system

2009 - 2011

Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS)

92,000

87.      

Determining usability criteria for family of products for older Malaysians

2009 - 2011

Prof. Dr. Rosnah Mohd Yusuff

Ministry Of Higher Education

(FRGS)

50,000

88.      

Risk assessment of older road users: Spatial mapping and analysis

2009 - 2010

Mr. Mohd.Fazdillah Bagat

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS-Initiatif 5)

28,000

89.      

Lifelong learning for older person

2008 - 2012

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Nations Population Fund

700,000

90.      

Determinants of wellness among older Malaysian: A health promotion perspectives

2007 - 2009

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry of Health

184,560

91.      

Falls and risk factors among older Malaysians at home and institution

2007 - 2009

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Universiti Putra Malaysia

(RUGS)

98,600

92.      

Kajian semula Dasar Warga Tua Negara dan Pelan Tindakan Dasar Warga Tua Negara

2007 - 2008

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development

943,000

93.      

Inflammatory markers and antioxidant status as predictors of diabetes risk among Malaysians

2007 - 2010

Dr. Hazizi Abu Saad

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

185,044

94.      

Perception of needs and barriers of older road user in Malaysia: Investigating and assessing the risk factors, mobility and behavioral patterns

2007- 2009

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Ministry of Higher Education

60,000

95.      

Perception, awareness and risk factors of elder abuse

2006- 2008

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

182,268

96.      

Patterns of social relationships and psychological well being among older persons in peninsula Malaysia

2006 - 2008

Prof. Dr. Nurizan Yahaya

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

189,480

97.      

Access and utilization of computers and the internet among older Malaysians

2006 - 2008

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

121,900

98.      

Traffic and aging

2006- 2007

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Road Safety Research Center, Universiti Putra malaysia

20,000

99.      

Developing Integrated Response of Health Care Systems to Rapid Population Ageing (INTRA) study in Malaysia

2005 - 2006

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

World Health Organization

76,000

100.   

Promoting active & productive ageing in Malaysia

2005 - 2007

Prof.Dr. Tengku Aizan Hamid

United Nations Population Fund

700,000

101.   

Anthropometry measurements of older Malaysians: References value for living places

2004 -  2005

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Ministry of Higher Education

100,000

102.   

Social support for older Malaysians: A study of family role

2003- 2005

Dr. Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

197,800

103.   

Poverty among elderly Malaysians: Towards productive ageing

2003- 2005

Prof. Dr. Nurizan Yahaya

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

180,700

104.   

Quality of life of older Malaysians: An elderly friendly housing environment for older Malaysians

2003- 2006

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Norazizan Syed Abd. Rashid

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

149,500

105.   

Quality of Life of Older Malaysians: Economic and Financial Aspects of Aging

2003- 2006

Prof. Dr. Jariah Masud

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

391,000

106.   

Mental health and quality of life older Malaysians 

2002- 2006

Tengku Aizan Hamid

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

1,227,800

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