WLA 103/03

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WLA103/03 Malaysian Studies
Time: 3 hours


Instructions to candidates:
1. Please check that this examination paper consists of nine (9) pages of printed
material before you begin the examination.
2. This paper consists of 4 parts:
Part A - Answer all questions in the MCQ Answer Sheet.
Part B - Answer all questions in the Answer Booklet provided.
Part C - Answer three (3) questions in the Answer Booklet provided.
Part D - Answer one (1) question in the Answer Booklet provided.
3. You are not allowed to remove this question paper from the examination hall.


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Index No: ________________
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Part A
Multiple Choice Questions
(20 marks)

Answer ALL questions. For each question, shade your answer on the MCQ answer
sheet provided.

1. The British administratively combined five states to form the Unfederated Malay
States in 1919. It included the following states except _____________.
A. Selangor
B. Kelantan
C. Perlis
D. Johore

2. Which of the following statements accurately describes a constitutional monarchy?
A. The ruler is the head of the Federation of Malaysia.
B. It is a modernised version of the Malacca Sultanate.
C. The ruler enjoys absolute powers.
D. The power and institution of the monarchy is defined and enshrined in the
Federal Constitution.

3. What is the objective of the Rukun Negara?
A. To enhance human rights in Malaysia.
B. To prevent the May 13 violence from happening again.
C. To have guidelines among the different races in order to live harmoniously.
D. To instil democratic values among Malaysians.

4. Which of the following is NOT a pre-colonial power in the Malay Peninsula?
A. Tan-Tan
B. Srivijaya
C. Langkasuka
D. Gangga Negara








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5. What were the factors that contributed to the failure of the Malayan Union?
i. Strong opposition from the Malays.
ii. Limited support from the non-Malays.
iii. Objection from former British administrators.
iv. It was drawn up in London during the Second World War without taking into
account the local situation and the wishes of the people.

A. i and iv
B. ii and iii
C. i, ii and iii
D. All of the above

6. What are the conditions required for a general election to be held?
i. With the demise of the Chief Minister.
ii. When the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dissolves the Parliament.
iii. When the legal term of five years has ended.
iv. When the Prime Minister resigns.

A. i and ii
B. i, ii and iii
C. ii and iii
D. ii, iii and iv

7. What are the ways to acquire Malaysian citizenship?
i. Naturalisation.
ii. When the marriage takes place in Malaysia.
iii. Place of birth (jus soli).
iv. Principle of blood descendant (jus sanguinis).

A. i and ii
B. iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. i, ii and iii

8. Which of the following is not true of the Bugis?

A. They migrated from the Sulawesi islands.
B. They were mostly businessmen and merchants.
C. The settled in Perak, Selangor, Pahang and Johor.
D. They helped the Dutch to defeat the Portuguese.

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9. Which treaty caused the Malay archipelago to be divided into two countries?

A. Malaysia-Indonesia Treaty
B. Bangkok Treaty
C. Anglo-Siam Treaty
D. Anglo-Dutch Treaty

10. Following are some of the strategies outlined in the National Economic Policy (NEP)
to eradicate poverty except _____________
A. improving the productivity of the poor, thereby increasing their income.
B. modernising the living conditions of the lower income group, both in the urban
and rural areas by increasing basic facilities and opportunity in education.
C. increasing the participation of foreign workers in local industries.
D. encouraging participation in sectors of high potentials for all Malaysians
regardless of ethnic origin.

11. Which of the following are programmes to enhance the skills and personality among
youths?
i. Young Comrades (Rakan Muda) Programme
ii. Vocational training by the National Institute of Skills for youths.
iii. Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) Action Plan
iv. National Social Service

A. i and iv
B. ii and iii
C. iii and iv
D. All of the above

12. What is the common aim in all the national policies?
A. Achieve economic development and prosperity.
B. Optimise and balance national economic growth and equal distribution.
C. Enhance democratic values in Malaysia
D. Provide assistance to the bumiputeras.

13. The following were the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asia
Nations (ASEAN) in 1967, except _____________ .
A. Brunei Darussalam
B. Singapore
C. Indonesia
D. Philippines


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14. Why is protecting and conserving the environment a major concern for the Malaysian
government?
A. Malaysia wants to be recognised as a model among the developing countries.
B. To enable Malaysia to obtain loans from international financial institutions such
as the World Bank.
C. To balance the rapidity of urban development and ecology.
D. To prevent corruption and abuse in the use of land.

15. The first Governor of the Malayan Union was _____________ .
A. Sir Edward Gent
B. Sir Cecil Clementi
C. Sir Henry Gurney
D. Sir Harold Mc Michael

16. Which of the following statement is true?
A. The Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament is known as the House of
Representatives.
B. The Lower House of the Malaysian Parliament is known as the Senate.
C. The members of the Upper House of Parliament are directly elected by the
people.
D. The Prime Ministers consent is needed for a Bill passed by Parliament to
become a law.

17. In order to train the people towards self government, a system was introduced by Sir
Henry Gurney. It was called the _______________.
A. Member System
B. Malayan System
C. Government System
D. Independence System

18. Which of the following courts hears disputes between landlords and tenants?
A. Sessions Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Juvenile Court
D. Magistrates Court







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19. The National Ideology (Rukun Negara) a tool to instill the spirit of patriotism among
Malaysians. Which of the following is the third principle?

A. Rule of Law
B. Belief in God
C. Upholding the Constitution.
D. Loyalty to the King and country.


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The above diagram chronologically shows the British influence in the Malay states.
Which of the combination of the states below will replace X and Y?

A. Singapore; Perak
B. Singapore; Pahang
C. Perak: Negeri Sembilan
D. Negeri Sembilan; Pahang








Penang
X
Malacca
Y
Selangor
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Part B (20 marks)

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.


1. Name two leaders who actively opposed the Resident System in colonial Malaya.
(2 marks)

2. What were the main terms of the Pangkor Treaty signed on 20 January 1874?
(3 marks)


3. Why did the British intervene in the Malay states? Identify three factors.
(3 marks)

4. The Federal Constitution has been amended several times. Specify three major
amendments.
(3 marks)

5. A person who wants to contest in the general election must fulfil certain conditions.
List three of them.
(3 marks)

6. What are the three key objectives of the national education policy?
(3 marks)

7. State three important features of Malaysias foreign policy.
(3 marks)
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Part C (30 marks)

This section has four questions. You are required to answer only THREE questions.
Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.

Question 1
In a constitutional monarchy, the role of the King is specified in the constitution of the
country. Discuss two functions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
(10 marks)

Question 2
The Cobbold Commission found that the majority of the people of Sabah and Sarawak were
in favour of a merger with the Federation of Malaya. Elaborate on two factors favouring the
merger.
(10 marks)

Question 3
Discuss two fundamental liberties guaranteed in the Federal Constitution.
(10 marks)


Question 4
The National Privatisation Policy was introduced to improve the countrys overall economic
performances. Discuss two strategies used to meet the objectives of the policy.
(10 marks)


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Part D (30 marks)

This section contains three questions. You are required to answer only ONE question.
Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.
Question 1
The Chinese and Indians came in large numbers to Malaya from the late 19
th
century.
Discuss the factors that encouraged the migration of the Chinese and Indians to Malaya.
(30 marks)

Question 2
A common objective of Malaysias national development policies is equal distribution of
wealth among the various ethnic groups. Discuss.
(30 marks)

Question 3
The judiciary is an important componet of government. Elaborate on the role and functions of
the judiciary in Malaysia.
(30 marks)






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