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Malaysian Studies
SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES
MALAYSIAN STUDIES MPW 1133
TOPICS FOR GROUP ASSIGNMENT

1. NEW ECONOMIC POLICY. The NEP has been introduced at 1971. Analyze the aims and objectives of that policy. Do the aims reached? Make a critical arguments on this policy 2. ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION PLAN. The ETP has been introduced by Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak. Describe in brief the policy. Furthermore, highlight the achievement of this policy throughout several years. Make the critical arguments on predicting the success or the failure of this policy.

3. NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY: The Malaysian education system is being used to achieve many social objectives besides its conventional aim i.e. to provide students with curricular knowledge. The frequent changes in the system and overly-stressed on excellence examination results undoubtedly affect the main objective of Malaysian education philosophy i.e. to create balanced and wholesome individuals. Analyze the shortcomings of Malaysian education system and the needs for education reform.

4. VISION 2020. The Vision 2020 has been introduced by Tun dr Mahathir Mohamed. Elaborate aims and challenges on this vision. Analyze the efforts taken to ensure the aims will be achieved. Critically predict the vision achieved or otherwise.

5. 1MALAYSIA: The concept of 1Malaysia, introduced recently by our Prime Minister, emphasizes on ethnic harmony, national unity and efficient governance. Analyze the concept of 1Malaysia and what are the benefits of having 1Malaysia. Discuss ways on how can apply this concept in our daily lives. Provide relevant examples.

6. ROLES OF MALAYSIA IN ASEAN. Malaysia is a permanent member of ASEAN. Analyze the history of formation of ASEAN, aims and the objective of the formation. Highlight at least 4 cases of Role of Malaysia in facing disputes within the region.

7. ROLES OF MALAYSIA IN UNITED NATIONS. Give a brief main function of UN in security. As a permanent member of

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