About Us
Research and development (R&D) activities as one of NIOSH core functions whereby the Research Management Centre (RMC) was established to carry out all R&D activities at NIOSH.
RMC responsibility:
- To foster various disciplines of OSH research in accordance with NIOSH priority
- To enable and expedite high-impact research through collaboration and partnership
- To coordinate research projects through effective monitoring approaches
- To disseminate research outcome to all relevant stakeholders
NIOSH Outcome-Based Research Grant has been introduced and openned to stakeholders since 2018. The competition for grants is very intense and challenging now with a limited quantum of grants. Therefore research project that truly meet the following NIOSH criteria are welcome to apply:
- The output that can be used directly for hazard control; and
- A research that can develop tools / instruments and support NIOSH functions to the industries
- A research that can utilize the existing of NIOSH laboratories & scientific instruments (refer to this link for more details: http://www.niosh.com.my/consultation).
To apply, please submit to us those following :
- NIOSH R&D Fund Application Form (download here)
- Details proposal on the project
- Cover letter(using organisational head letter)
- Pre-recording presentation video (must be maximum 10 MINUTES ONLY by referring to this guide template)
The application should be submitted to:
Executive Director
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Lot 1, Jln. 15/1, Section 15, 43650 Bdr. Baru Bangi, Selangor
and email to us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For your information, every application received will be reviewed and evaluated based on NIOSH's terms and conditions. Applications from NIOSH Members will be given priority.
Researcher Column
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ARTICLE
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AUTHOR
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Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Tools 01
REVIEW |Nowadays, nanotechnology is growing rapidly, and nanomaterials-based products are increasingly being offered in many industries such as automotive, agriculture, construction, cosmetics, electronics, and more (www.statnano.com).
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Ts. Shahrulnizam Jamen |
| 2. |
Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Tools 02
REVIEW |The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) defines the term ‘nanomaterial’ as ‘material with any external dimensions in the nanoscale or having an internal structure or surface structure in the nanoscale.
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Ts. Shahrulnizam Jamen |
| 3. |
APA ITU PENILAIAN RISIKO KESIHATAN?
KOMEN | Penilaian risiko kesihatan atau lebih dikenali sebagai HRA, direka untuk melindungi kesihatan manusia dan alam sekitar.
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Dewilillah Sapriah Yosof |
| 4. |
Safety Culture Index For Construction Industry
REVIEW | Construction sector is one of the key sectors that contribute to the country's economic growth. According to research conducted by Misnan MS et. al in 2007, this sector has a hazardous work environment because of its unique structure compared to other sectors.
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Azhar Ahmad |
| 5. |
Heavy Machineries : An Overview
COMMENT | Heavy machinery management systems and competent workers are essential to ensure the safety of all parties. Work involving the use of heavy machinery requires skill and knowledge in terms of handling and maintenance in order for it to operate safely.
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Mohd Atif Sholehuddin |
Completed Projects (2015-Present)
2021
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PROJECT TITLE |
COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER / PIC
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| 1. |
KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN ALAT BANTU/ GARIS PANDUAN UNTUK PENILAIAN RISIKO KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN BAGI DOKTOR KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN |
2021 |
NIOSH-UIA |
RM 96,000.00 |
Dewililah Sapriah Yosof |
| 2. |
KAJIAN BEBAN KERJA MENTAL DAN KELETIHAN MENTAL DALAM SEKTOR PERKHIDMATAN DI MALAYSIA |
2021 |
NIOSH-UM |
RM 99,930.00 |
Siti Nurani Hassan |
| 3. |
DESIGNER COMPETENCY MATRIX FOR PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN (DCM-PTD) PRACTICE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
2021 |
NIOSH-UITM |
RM 84,900.00 |
Prof. Madya Dr. Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim |
| 5. |
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH NOISE AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURES AT THE WORKPLACE IN MALAYSIA |
2021 |
NIOSH |
RM169,000 |
Yuzainie Yusof |
| 6. |
NEEDS ANALYSIS OF OSH FOR AGEING WORKFORCE IN MALAYSIA MANUFACTURING SECTOR |
2021 |
NIOSH |
RM246,295 |
Siti Faeza Yani Jumat |
| 7. |
KAJIAN INDEKS TEGASAN DAN TEKANAN HABA SERTA KESANNYA KEPADA PRESTASI PEKERJA |
2021 |
NIOSH-UMK |
RM94,346 |
Raemy Md Zein |
2020
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PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
THE DEVELOPMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL FATIGUE INDICATORS FOR MANUFACTURING SHIFT WORKERS (OFIS) |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM102,200 |
Muhammad Syaidan Abdullah |
| 2. |
NIOSH CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR DUST MASK |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM169,400 |
Baderin B. Osman |
| 3. |
A STUDY ON CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION SITE |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM59,800 |
Zakiah Mohd Yusoff |
| 4. |
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK ASSESMENT IN SCHOOL |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM77,000 |
Siti Norshuhada Abdul Aziz |
| 5. |
DEVELOPMENT OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATABASE FOR MALAYSIAN WORKING – AGE POPULATION |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM502,400 |
Mohd Nur Ikhwan Shafiee |
| 6. |
CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS FOR WORKERS AT HEIGHT |
2020 |
NIOSH |
RM62,400 |
Ahmad Syazrin Muhammad |
2019
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PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
KAJIAN PENDEDAHAN DAN KAWALAN HAZARD KESIHATAN DALAM INDUSTRI |
2019 |
DOSH |
RM2,625,000 |
Ts. Hj. Mohd Esa Baruji |
2018
| NO |
PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN PELAN PENAMBAHBAIKAN KKP BAGI MEMPERKASA PERANAN MAJIKAN UTAMA DALAM PELAKSANAAN KKP |
2018 |
DOSH |
RM1,520,968 |
Mohd Esa Baruji |
| 2. |
EFFECT OF PROLONGED SEATING AND STANDING TO MUSCLE ACTIVITY AND BODY PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION AMONGST MALAYSIAN ADULT POPULATION |
2018 |
NIOSH |
RM50,000 |
Raemy Md. Zein |
| 3. |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON OSH AMONG EXPOSED TELECOMMUNICATION WORKERS TO NON IONIZING RADIATION |
2018 |
NIOSH |
RM71,600 |
Ahmad Aizuddin Ahmad Ridzuan |
2017
| NO |
PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
KAJIAN PENAIKTARAFAN DAN PENJENAMAAN SEMULA R&D DAN PEMBANGUNAN STANDARD KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN (KKP) |
2017 |
DOSH |
RM1,256,000 |
Hj. Amirrudin Abdul Aziz |
| 2. |
KAJIAN KEPERLUAN INDUSTRY TERHADAP ORANG YANG KOMPETEN (OYK) DALAM MEMPERTINGKATKAN TAHAP KKP KEARAH STATUS NEGARA MAJU. |
2017 |
DOSH |
RM450,000 |
Hj. Sharonnizam Noordin |
| 3. |
KAJIAN KEBERKESANAN LATIHAN KESELAMATAN PERJALANAN KE TEMPAT KERJA (SAFE COMMUTING) |
2017 |
SOCSO |
RM20,000 |
Mohd Atif Sholehuddin |
| 4. |
KAJIAN KEBERKESANANPROGRAM SARINGAN KESIHATAN BAGI PENCARUM PERKESO |
2017 |
SOCSO |
RM20,000 |
Ahmad Syazrin Muhammad |
| 5. |
AIR QUALITY OF COMPRESSES BREATHING AIR USAGE BY BOMBA MALAYSIA |
2017 |
NIOSH |
RM66,200 |
Mohd Redzuan Shah Masri |
| 6. |
THE IMPACT OF WORK REST SCHEDULING FOR PROLONGED STANDING ACTIVITY IN MALAYSIA'S ELECTRONIC INDUSRTY |
2017 |
NIOSH |
RM53,100 |
Ismail Abdul Rahman |
| 7. |
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TOTAL WELLNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION MODULE |
2017 |
NIOSH |
RM31,800 |
Ahmad Syazrin Muhammad |
| 8. |
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AMONGST THE TELEKOM MALAYSIA TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER WORKERS WHO ARE EXPOSED TO NON IONIZING RADIATION |
2017 |
NIOSH |
RM254,400 |
Dr.Hj.Syakirin Mohamed Senin |
2016
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PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER AMONG TEA PLUCKERS |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM61,000 |
Nurhidayah Masri |
| 2. |
THE FRAMEWORK OF PERCEPTION, SAFETY SATISFACTION AND SAFETY FEEDBACK OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MALAYSIA:CASE STUDY |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM54,200 |
Noorhasimah Hj. Awang |
| 3. |
EFFECTIVENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (OSHMS) AMONG CERTIFIED ORGANIZATION |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM47,200 |
Rosliza Osman |
| 4. |
STUDY OF FIREFIGHTER (BOMBA) EXPOSE TO CARBON MONOXIDE. |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM65,250 |
Mohd Atif Bin Sholehuddin |
| 5. |
BASELINE DATA OF VISUAL STATUS IN RELATION TO VISUAL PERFORMANCE AMONGST INDUSTRIAL VISUAL DISPLAY TERMINAL USERS |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM30,000 |
Raemy Md. Zein |
| 6. |
FINANCIAL IMPACT & CAUSES OF CHRONIC MSDS CASES REPORTED TO SOCSO |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM46,400 |
Raemy Md. Zein |
| 7. |
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) IN MALAYSIAN CHILDCARE CENTRE: DEFINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ULTRAVIOLET GERMICIDAL IRRADIATION (UVGI) APPLICATION |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM54,500 |
Mohd Nor Razif Noraini |
| 8. |
KAJIAN PENILAIAN TAHAP PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN AMALAN KKP DIKALANGAN PEKERJA SEKTOR AKUAKULTUR DI MALAYSIA |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM40,000 |
Suhendra Supomo |
| 9. |
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE DURING RENOVATION OF OLD BUILDING AMONG CONSTRUCTION WORKER |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM52,000 |
Mohd Nor Hafsam Maghpor |
| 10. |
KAJIAN TERHADAP TAHAP PEMATUHAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN (KKP) TERHADAP KONTRAKTOR DI INDUSTRI PADI |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM60,000 |
Muhd.Syaidan Abdullah |
| 11. |
ULTRAFINE PARTICLE EXPOSURE AT PRINTING INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM45,000 |
Shahrulnizam Jamen |
| 12. |
KESAN PENDEDAHAN HABUK TERHADAP RISIKO PENYAKIT KARDIOVASKULAR DI KALANGAN PEKERJA INDUSTRI BESI DAN KELULI |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM105,586 |
Yuzainie Yusof |
| 13. |
PREDICTING PREVALENCE OF HAND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME ON HAND-HELD GRASS CUTTER WORKERS USING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE MEASURES |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM39,400 |
Mohamad Hanafi Ali |
| 14. |
IDENTIFYING THE EFFECIENCY OF CONCLUDING HAZARD RATING IN CHEMICAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT AMONG ASSERSORS |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM36,000 |
Daud Adam |
| 15. |
STUDY OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FATIGUE AMONGST INTERSTATE BUS DRIVERS |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM16,300 |
Roseni Abdul Aziz |
| 16. |
DEVELOPING WORKSTATION DESIGN GUIDELINE FOR MALAYSIAN WORKERS |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM64,000 |
Siti Nurani Hassan |
| 17. |
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON LEGIONELLA SPP. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS BASE ON AS/NZS 3896:2008 |
2016 |
NIOSH |
RM74,800 |
Nurzuhairah Jamil |
2015
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PROJECT TITLE
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COMPLETION
YEAR |
GRANT/ COLLABORATION |
PROJECT VALUE |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC
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| 1. |
LEVEL OF SELF-REGULATED LEARNING (SRL) AMONG OSH RELATED LEARNER IN MALAYSIA |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM22,800 |
Ahmad Sayuti Zainal Abidin |
| 2. |
APPLICATION OF X-RAY DIFRACTOMETER (XRD) ON ANALYSIS OF RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA IN GARNITE QUARRY |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM66,800 |
Suhaily Amran |
| 3. |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF PESTICIDE USE AMONG PALM OIL WORKERS IN JOHOR |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM31,200 |
Siti Nazhatul Marina Mior Iskandar |
| 4. |
WHOLE BODY VIBRATION EXPOSURE OF OFF ROAD LORRY DRIVER |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM22,100 |
Hari Krishnan |
| 5. |
AN ASSESSMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC TESTING AND MONITORING IN TUNNEL |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM123,080 |
Hj. Mohd Esa Baruji |
| 6. |
AWARENESS OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY BEHAVIORS AMONG SME WORKERS |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM31,400 |
Noorhasimah Awang |
| 7. |
THE EFFECTS OF ERGONOMICS TRAINING ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS AMONG PLOTTERS IN MANUFACTURING PLANTS |
2015 |
NIOSH |
RM44,600 |
Ummu Suffiah |
Ongoing Projects (2021-Present)
Target Completion 2022
| NO |
PROJECT TITLE |
PROJECT VALUE |
GRANT / COLLABORATION |
TARGET COMPLETION |
LEAD RESEARCHER/ PIC |
| 1. |
PEMBANGUNAN PENAPIS ‘COCONUT & PALM KERNEL SHELL ACTIVATED CHARCOAL & AEROGEL’ DARI BAHAN ‘BIOMASS’ UNTUK PERALATAN PERLINDUNGAN PERNAFASAN |
RM 124,600.00 |
NIOSH |
2022 |
Ts. Nor Mohd Razif Noraini |
| 2. |
EVALUATION ON NOISE APPLICATION WITH SEVERAL TYPE OF SMARTPHONE ON FREE FIELD ANECHOIC CHAMBER |
RM 121,600.00 |
NIOSH |
2022 |
Muhammad Zulazhar Abdul Halim |
| 3. |
STUDY ON ERGONOMICS INTERVENTION CONTROL FOR MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR |
RM 91,200.00 |
NIOSH |
2022 |
Ismail Abdul Rahman |
| 4. |
RISK PROFILING OF FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA (FRDM) PERSONNEL IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA |
RM 99,930.00 |
NIOSH-UPNM |
2022 |
Ir. Fuad Abas |
2021
| NO |
TITLE RESEARCH |
COST OF PROJECT |
GRANT / COLLABORATION |
TARGET COMPLETION |
LEAD RESEARCHER/PIC |
| 1. |
KAJIAN MEDIA PERSAMPELAN VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC) |
RM 89,900.00 |
NIOSH-UTHM |
2021 |
ChM. Mohd Norhafsam Maghpor |
| 2. |
KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN INDEKS BUDAYA KESELAMATAN DI SEKTOR PEMBINAAN |
RM 90,000.00 |
NIOSH-UPM |
2021 |
Azhar Ahmad |
| 3. |
PREDIKSI RISIKO NANOMATERIALS MENGGUNAKAN RANGKAIAN BAYESIAN |
RM 72,000.00 |
NIOSH-UTP |
2021 |
Ts. Shahrulnizam Jamen |
| 4. |
INTELLIGENT MALAYSIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DRONE (IMOSSED-1) AS A NEW SAFETY INSPECTION TOOLS AT CONSTRUCTION SITE IN MALAYSIA |
RM 127,550.00 |
NIOSH-UNIKL |
2021 |
Mohamad Hanafi Ali |
| 5. |
KAJIAN KOMPETENSI PEKERJA TERHADAP MESIN BERAT (HEAVY MACHINERY) |
RM 100,000.00 |
NIOSH-UKM |
2021 |
Mohd Atif Sholehuddin |
| 6. |
KAJIAN KELESTARIAN KOMPETENSI OLEH DOKTOR KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN DI MALAYSIA |
RM 100,000.00 |
NIOSH-UKM |
2021 |
Dr. Muhamad Ariff Muhamad Noordin |
| 7. |
KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN PROFIL KANSER PEKERJAAN DI MALAYSIA |
RM 99,980.00 |
NIOSH-UM |
2021 |
Dr. Muhamad Ariff Muhamad Noordin |
| 8. |
KAJIAN PENSAMPELAN DAN KAEDAH ANALISIS UNTUK NANOPARTIKEL |
RM 98,500.00 |
NIOSH-UIA |
2021 |
Ts. Shahrulnizam Jamen |
| 9. |
KAJIAN PENDEDAHAN DAN RISIKO KESIHATAN: ASBESTOS TERAMPAI SEMASA PENYELENGGARAAN KENDERAAN DAN JENTERA BERAT |
RM 97,000.00 |
NIOSH-UIA |
2021 |
Ts. Nor Mohd Razif Noraini |
| 10. |
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT USING ELECTRONICS RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (E-RMS) |
RM 45,000.00 |
NIOSH-UITM |
2021 |
Dr. Marziana Bt Madah Marzuki |
| 11. |
ASSESSMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY AND THE IMPACT OF SAFETY TRAINING ON EMPLOYEES' PSYCHOSOCIAL ORIENTATION BASED ON BBS MODEL IN CONSTRUCTION WORK ENVIRONMENT |
RM 70,000.00 |
NIOSH-UKM |
2021 |
Prof Dr. Zaidi Isa |
MaRINA 2.0 SURVEY
SOAL SELIDIK BAGI PEMBANGUNAN BIDANG FOKUS PENYELIDIKAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN (KKP), 2021-2025
(SURVEY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH FOCUS AREA FOR SAFETY RESEARCH AND HEALTH (OSH), 2021-2025)
Tujuan soal selidik ini adalah bagi mendapatkan maklumat dan maklum balas daripada pihak berkepentingan yang akan menjadi asas kepada pembangunan bidang fokus penyelidikan atau Malaysian Research Initiative for National Agenda (MaRINA) bagi tahun 2021-2025 dalam bidang Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (KKP).
(The purpose of this survey is to obtain information and feedback from stakeholders that will be the basis of the development for research focus area or Malaysian Research Initiative for National Agenda (MaRINA) for 2021-2025 in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)).
Sila tekan pautan untuk menjawab soalan kaji selidik (Please click the link to answer the questionnaire)
https://research2025.questionpro.com
Terima kasih atas kerjasama dan input yang telah diberikan.(Thank you for your cooperation and input that has been given)
