Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razal has reminded

traders not to take advantage of Ramadan to hike prices of
goods.
He also reminded Muslims not to waste but be prudent in
spending in the run- up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
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"This is to avoid from having to incur debts that could bring
hardship not only to yourselves but also to your families
during Aidilfitri

In his Ramadan message yesterday, Najib also said the

fasting month was for Muslims to reflect or spend more time
with their families and friends.

"Through fasting from dawn to dusk, Muslims are trained

to improve their discipline, be more passionate, caring
generous, and to empathise with other people."

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could be more developed and prosperous.

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"Besides the People First, Performance Now concept under 1

Malaysia, we have also introduced the Government
Transformation Programme with the innovative thrust towards
achieving the New Economic Model via the 10th Malaysia Plan
and also Vision 2020."

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All these plans are to ensure that the country will continue to
achieve harmony, national integration, and stable economic
growth for a more competitive and higher income Malaysia."

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"We, in Malaysia, are fortunate as we are able to fast in a

peaceful and less challenging environment. The situation in our
country is very much different from the others whereby the
Muslims are suffering because of natural disasters, human
conflicts, and wars - making it difficult for them to get food to
break their fast and have sahur (the meal consumed at dawn to
prepare for the day's fast).
Fasting is compulsory for every able individual. Besides
cleansing the heart, it is also an effective therapy to maintain
one's health. As such, the opportunity for self-improvement
must be sought by every Muslim.
"Ramadan is the best opportunity for us to follow the unity of 1
Ummah through the uniqueness of various races and religions
in the country for a stronger and united 1 Bangsa Malaysia."

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1. From paragraph 1, what is the Prime Ministers advice to the traders?

[1 mark]
2. From paragraph 3, why must Muslims be prudent in spending?
(i)

[1 mark]
(ii)
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3. (a) From paragraph 5, name two values that can be enhanced through fasting?
(i)

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(ii)
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(b) From paragraph 8, what is the ultimate aim of the government in setting up
various strategic plans?
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mark)

4. From paragraph 10, name two benefits of fasting.

(i)

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(ii)

[1 mark]

5. In your own words, do you think fasting is important?

(2 marks)

SUMMARY :
6. Based on the passage given, write a summary on
how Muslim should spend their time during the fasting month

the benefits of fasting

Your summary must

be in continuous writing [not in note form]

use materials from lines 3 to 29

not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your

summary as follows:

Muslims are reminded during the month of Ramadan to

spend....

Suggested Answers
1. not to take advantage of Ramadan to hike up prices of goods
2. a) to avoid incurring debts
d) to avoid hardsip
3. (a) i) disciplined
(ii) Passionate
(Other acceptable answers : caring, generous, empathy)
(b) to create a more competitive and higher income Malaysia
4. (i) cleanse the heart
(ii)Maintains ones health and helps in his or her self-improvement
5. Yes, It creates a wholesome human being who is able to control his
or her desires such as temptation to eat and who is aware of the
sufferings of others around him or her.
Summary points :
1) To avoid running into debts
2) Reflecting on their lives a
3) spending more time with their families and friends
4) Training themselves to be more disciplined a
5) caring towards others
6) Help them learn to be empathetic towards others
7) Will learn to appreciate that they are able to fast peacefully
8) Allows them to understand the sufferings of other Muslims
9) Cleanse the heart
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Makes a person healthier
11)
Bring about self-improvement