The higher education system is one of the sectors that has been affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In response to that, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has moved all classes to open and distance learning (ODL) effective 13 April 2020. ODL has greatly assisted the process of teaching and learning during the pandemic, but the sudden adoption from face-to-face learning to ODL can lead to stress among university students. Thus, this study aimed to identify the level of stress perceived by UiTM students during ODL and explore the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on the level of perceived stress among UiTM students during ODL. A cross-sectional survey design was used which was constructed of three main parts; demographic characteristics, Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) developed by Cohen, Kamarck, and Mermelstein (1983), and a qualitative exploratory question. The finding concluded that in general, UiTM students showed moderate stress during ODL. The factors that contributed to this are a poor internet connection, academic workload, high academic workload, deadline of assignment, internet connection, learning environment, and family problems.

Abstrak Seringkali pengelolaan administrasi pendidikan masih dikesampingkan dalam peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Masih banyaknya lembaga pendidikan yang kurang memperhatikan terhadap pengelolaan administrasi. Hal ini menjadikan lembaga pendidikan kemudian seperti mobil yang dikendalikan tanpa adanya aturan dan tujuan yang pasti. Sudah seharusnya difahami bahwa salah satu aspek yang urgen untuk dilakukan dalam rangka peningkatan mutu pendidikan adalah adanya pengelolaan administrasi yang bagus baik untuk tenaga pendidik maupun tenaga kependidikan. Peningkatan kemampuan tersebut akan berakibat positif dan efektif dalam peningkatan kualitas lembaga pendidikan. Pengelolaan administrasi yang baik merupakan salah satu rangkaian dalam upaya peningkatan mutu pendidikan. Pembinaan dan pengembangan kemampuan profesional tenaga pendidik maupun kependidikan yang dilaksanakan secara bermutu melalui peningkatan adminstrasi pendidikan yang baik akan dapat meningkatkan kualitas lembaga pendidikan. Oleh karena itu, peningkatan mutu pendidikan salah satunya sangatlah tergantung pada pengelolaan administrasi pendidikan.   Kata Kunci: Pengelolaan Administrasi, Peningkatan mutu Pendidikan   Abstract Often the management of education administration is still ruled out in improving the quality of education. There are still many educational institutions that pay less attention to administrative management. This makes later educational institutions like cars that are controlled without any definite rules and objectives. It should be understood that one of the urgent aspects to be carried out in order to improve the quality of education is good administrative management for both educators and education staff. This increase in capacity will have a positive and effective impact on improving the quality of educational institutions. Good administrative management is one of a series in efforts to improve the quality of education. The fostering and development of the professional abilities of educators and education staff carried out in a quality manner through improved education in good education will improve the quality of educational institutions. Therefore, improving the quality of education is very dependent on the management of educational administration.  Keywords: Administrative Management, Educational Quality Improvement

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Social insurance was introduced in Malaysia in 1971 through Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). SOCSO administer 4 schemes such as Employment Injury Scheme (EIS), Employment Insurance Scheme, Self-Employment and Invalidity Pension Scheme (IPS).The main objective of this study to estimate the severity of SOCSO's IPS from 2019 till 2023 by using single linear regression. Statistically, the total IPS's claims payment had steadily increased since 1971 to 2014. On average, the total claims payment increased at a rate of 10% every year. This study suggested that a large part of the increase in IPS claims could be explained by population which active contributors, and the increase result from equalization of IPS services across the country. In addition, it seems that the claims of low and high care levels depend on different factors. The increase in IPS claims should be monitored carefully to identify underlying factors and to ensure sustainability of the funding system.

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