1. School of Economics, Finance & Banking, College of Business; Universiti Utara Malaysia; Kedah Malaysia
2. Emeritus Professor, Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI); National University of Malaysia (UKM); 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia
3. Managing Editor, The Journal of Developing Areas, Professor, Department of Economics and Finance; Tennessee State University; Nashville Tennessee USA
4. Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management; National University of Malaysia (UKM); 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia