FEDERALISM IN MALAYSIA By: Iffa Syafiqa Introduction The existence of federalism in Malaysian history dates back in 1895 during the establishment of the Federated Malay States which are the ‘Protected States’ of Selangor‚ Negeri Sembilan‚ Pahang and Perak. Federation of Malaya then came later in 1948 with the unification of the nine Malay states and Settlements of Penang and Malacca by the British. Federal principle was described by K.C. Wheare as "the method of dividing powers so that the general
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The court system in Malaysia‚ was last restructured by the Constitution (Amendment) Act 1994. The present court structure‚ which has been in force since then‚ is as follows: The Federal Court stands at the apex of the Malaysian court system. It is headed by the Chief Justice. Below the Federal Court is the Court of Appeal. This court is headed by the President of the Court of Appeal. Below the Court of Appeal are two High Courts with co-ordinate jurisdiction. One is the High Court of Malaya which
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Geography 6 February 2013 The Issue of Blood Diamonds What is the cause of major rebellions‚ riots‚ and coups in Africa? The blood diamond trade is one of the strongest illegal trades in Africa‚ which has been fueling conflict for approximately three decades. The primary purpose of blood diamond trading contributes to funding armed conflicts for guerrilla and militant forces. The diamonds are illegally mined in a conflict zone‚ which is then used by guerrilla
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DEBEERS DIAMOND DILEMMA 1. VISION STATEMENT To be the world’s leading provider of traditional and quality diamonds. Justification: World: This gives the idea that Debeers is targeting the entire world market “consumption of diamonds” Provider: Debeers is looking at provision of this product at all phases of the value chain Traditional: To still focus on the production and sale of natural diamonds to service that existing portion of the market. Quality: This means that Debeers will continue
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This paper will focus on the Diamond Industry and in particular DeBeers’ involvement in shaping the structure of markets and firm conduct within the industry. The paper will examine the influence of DeBeers’ cartel by initially looking at market conditions when DeBeers were operating their cartel‚ then by way of comparison‚ examining the evolvement of the market once the DeBeers cartel was ended‚ effectively opening up the market for the first time. The diamond industry currently produces
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THE FORMATION OF MALAYSIA & SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE OF ADMINISTRATION 29TH January 2015 THE MERGING PLAN The idea to unite Malaysia with neighbouring countries was raised several times. Merger of Singapore suggested in 1955 by David Marshall – rejected by Tunku Abdul Rahman. Lee Kuan Yew proposed the idea again in 1959 – unfavorable response THE MERGING PLAN 27th May 1961: Tunku Abdul Rahman suggested the merger of Malaya with: - Singapore - North Borneo: Sabah - Sarawak - Brunei “Free
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Magnetic Storm This video is about the Earth’s magnetic force and its wavering. The molten iron in the earth creates the magnetic force around the earth. The magnetic force protects the earth‚ making it possible for life to exist on the planet‚ unlike other planets with weaker magnetic forces. Recently‚ though‚ scientists have discovered that the magnetic field seems to be faltering. The magnetic force starts near the South Pole and extends around the earth close to the North Pole and shields
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“blood Diamond”. Discuss how the issue of poverty‚ using specific references‚ is fundamental to not only the conflict diamond trade but to life in the country of Sierra Leone” Due to the high population growth in Sierra Leone‚ poverty remains widespread throughout the entire country. According to the human development index‚ Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world‚ which is why the diamond trade is such a large issue. Sierra Leone is among the largest producers of diamonds‚ thus
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of Hades who was sent to acquire his New England education at St Midas’ school. He is invited to spend a summer holiday with Percy Washington. The Washington family is very wealthy‚ which impresses Unger. Washington reveals that his father has “a diamond as big as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.” In the dismal village of Fish‚ twelve men watch the Transcontinental Express deposit passengers‚ who then travel on from the bleak place by buggy. Washington and Unger are transferred from the train to a buggy
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Vonkel Enterprises have recently purchased Thembeka‚ a company that specializes in the sale and distribution of gold and diamond jewelry. This company designs‚ manufactures and markets fine jewelry throughout South Africa. It had previously been a family run business‚ and following the death of the founder and CEO‚ family members decided to sell the enterprise. Vonkel saw the potential for this business and purchased it‚ with intentions of improving supply chain performance. The domestic supply
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