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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION

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MALAYSIAN STUDIES TMS071 OCTOBER 2009 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of three (3) parts : PART A (10 Questions) PART B (6 Questions) PART C (4 Questions) Answer ALL questions from PART A, PART B and one (1) question form PART C. i) Answer PART A in the Objective Answer Sheet. ii) Answer PART B and PART C in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. 3. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty iii) An Objective Anwer Sheet - provided by the Faculty

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PART A (10 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Write the correct answer in the Answer Booklet.

1. The Malay world was divided into two parts, currently known as Malaysia and Indonesia. If not for this Treaty, the two countries could possibly have remained as one. What is the treaty referred to in the statement? a) b) c) d) Fenn-Wu Report Barnes Report 1952 Ordinance Cheeseman Plan

2. All of the following can result in the termination of a citizenship of a person EXCEPT a) b) c) d) an act of giving up his/her citizenship. disloyalty to the country. possession of more than one citizenship. birth outside the Federation.

3. One of the challenges faced in the development of science and technology in the country is a) b) c) d) shortage of professional personnel. insufficient funds from the government. lack of high-grade technology transfer. construction of mega-projects.

4. An important objective of the New Economic Policy was to a) b) c) d) eradicate poverty. emphasise large-scale development. raise efficiency in industry. foster loyalty to the country.

5. As a consequent to the implementation of the National Education Policy chaired by Tun Dr. Mahathir, what was officially launched? a) b) c) d) New Primary School Curriculum (KBSR). National Secondary schools. Malay-medium schools. Free education.

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6. The Malaysian Constitution is based on the a) b) c) d) 1948 Federation of Malaya Constitution. Malayan Union. 1957 Constitution of Federation of Malaya. Central Advisory Council.

7. The Juvenile Court is empowered to deal with cases involving a) b) c) d) murder. religious matters. anyone below the age of 18. military matters.

8. In the early 19th century, the Chinese were brought into Malaya to work in a) b) c) d) rubber estates. tin mines. coffee shops. the police force.

9. The Government has indicated its readiness to transfer a number of government activities in the country to the private sector for implementation through the a) b) c) d) National National National National Development Policy. Incorporation Policy. Privatisation Policy. Industrialization Policy.

10. ASEAN was formed to a) b) c) d) give priority to the glory of Islam. build up the strength of regional unity. help backward countries to develop. create individual opinions to achieve progress.

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PART B (10 MARKS) INSTRUCTIONS: Provide short answers for the following questions. Write answers in the Answer Booklet.

1. The earliest religions professed by the people in the early kingdoms were and . (2 marks) 2. Article 160(2) defines a Malay as someone who ^ ^ _ _ _ and , . (3 marks) 3. The Rahman Talib Statement proposed that Islamic knowledge should be taught in schools if there were pupils. (1 mark) 4. Matters discussed in DURBAR included and . (2 marks) 5. In the organizational structure of Malaysian courts, the Industrial Court's function is to hear . (1 mark) 6. The last country accepted into ASEAN is . (1 mark)

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PART C (20 MARKS) INSTRUCTIONS: Choose and answer any ONE (1) of the following questions. You are expected to write at least one (1) and a half (1/2) pages. Write answers in the Answer Booklet.

QUESTION 1 The Constitution provides fundamental rights and freedom for the individual. Briefly explain five such provisions.

QUESTION 2 Explain in detail the concept and objectives of National Development.

QUESTION 3 Explain the concept, objectives and the nine challenges of Vision 2020.

QUESTION 4 Explain the structure of the National Administration.

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