TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN MALAYSIA Introduction News headlines such as “The trials of teen mothers” and “Teen probed for throwing baby from window” can be seen in our papers every other week as we are faced with the ever-growing problem of teenage pregnancy. In most reported cases‚ these hapless young women even attempt to abandon their new-borns in the most harrowing ways. Sexuality without social maturity often leads to pregnancy. These mothers are at high risk of not finishing school which often
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(2008) Forrester Research (2008). ‘Projected Online Retail Sales: 2007 to 2012’‚ viewed 18 September 2009 International Data Corporation (IDC) Malaysia (2009) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) (2009). ‘Internet indicators: subscribers‚ users and broadband subscribers’‚ viewed 15 September 2009 Internet World Stats (2009) iPay88 (2008). ‘Malaysia ’s E-Commerce Habits (2007)’‚ viewed 15 September 2009 iPay88 (2008) Jiang‚ Z. & Benbasat‚ I. (2002)‚ Virtual Product Experience: Effects of Visual
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1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY The main purpose of this study is to analyse the determinants of Gold Price in Malaysia. There are a lot of factor that contribute to the pricing gold price‚ but this research only focusing on three economic variables‚ which are Crude Oil Prices (LOIL)‚ Inflation Rates (LCPI)‚ and Exchange Rates (LEXC). Data that have been use in this research is authentic and can be trusted. All data were obtain from 2009 to 2013. 1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY Basis of having this study is to
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1. Introduction of GST Goods and service tax were first deliberated in 2005 with the intention to introducing it in 1st January 2007. However‚ it was withdrawn in the following year. In 2009‚ GST was revived with a proposed rate of 4% to replace current Sales Tax of 10% and Service Tax of 5% in a bid to diversify national revenues. However‚ the idea of GST still end up floating around as it has now been officially deferred. 2. Concept of GST Goods and Service Tax (GST)‚ also known as Value Added
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alarming rate. Whether as an act of rebellion against social and religious norms or even their parents; discovery and exploring of one’s body and sexuality; seeking pleasure for comfort; sexual crimes; sexual activity among young men and women in Malaysia is a fact and part of today’s real culture. The Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health 2003 reported by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) indicate that 27 percent of adolescents (boys and girl) engaging with the premarital
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Retail Sector in Malaysia Retailing is a commercial transaction in which a buyer intends to consume the good or services through personal‚ family or household use. Retailers are business firms engaged in offering goods and services directly to consumers. In Malaysia‚ the supervision of the wholesale and retail sector falls under the supervision of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) through the Committee on Wholesale and Retail Trade. The Committee was set up in 1995
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The Plus Point of Malaysia 1. Culture Malaysia has a multi-ethnic‚ multicultural‚ and multilingual society. The original culture of the area stemmed from indigenous tribes that inhabited it‚ along with the Malays who later moved there. Substantial influence exists from Chinese and Indian culture‚ dating back to when foreign trade began. Other cultural influences include the Persian‚ Arabic‚ and British cultures. Due to the structure of the government‚ coupled with the social contract theory‚
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PERORMANCE OF SMEs IN MALAYSIA Malaysian SMEs are a vital component of the country’s economic development. According to SMIDEC (2002): SMEs accounted for 93.8 per cent of companies in the manufacturing sector. They contribute- • 27.3 per cent of total manufacturing output‚ • 25.8 per cent to value-added production‚ own • 27.6 per cent of fixed assets‚ and • employ 38.9 per cent of the country’s workforce. In addition‚ valueadded products from SMEs are expected to be worth RM 120
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Independence Day. Malaysia was born in August 31‚ 1957. It has been 56 years since then. That day was a day that everyone should remember and never forget till they die. Because this day was the day that Malaysia was free from the British. It is to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule on 31 August 1957. In a wider context‚ it also celebrates the formation of Malaysia. On the 30th of August‚ Malaysia’s then Prime Minister‚ Tunku Abdul Rahman took to
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the significant industry of Malaysia in these days‚ has been allocated to increase the industrialization process to develop Malaysian automobile industry. The Malaysian government started to encourage the foundation of the automobile industry by the recommendation of the Colombo Plan experts in 1964. For developing the industry‚ the government took some policies; justifying import taxes‚ applying a tariff system on imports and jointing ventures. Stability of Malaysia was possible to huge economic
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