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Hi girls,

Once you have completed your readings and viewing of the videos, please complete this assignment. You will need to answer questions which will demonstrate your conceptual understanding as well as how these concepts are applied in different situations.

Good luck and have fun!

Mdm Aliah
 
 
What was/were the intent/s of Malaysia's affirmative action when it was first implemented in 1971 through the New Economic Policy (NEP)? You may select more than one option.
 
To provide opportunities to the economically disadvantaged group of the society to improve their living conditions
 
To elevate the socio-economic conditions of the Malay Bumiputeras through preferential opportunities
 
To restore the political power in the majority group of Malay Bumiputeras
 
To affirm the 'ketuanan' (sovereignty) of the Malay Bumiputeras
 
To narrow the socio-economic inequalities between the Malay Bumiputeras and other ethnic races, particularly the Chinese

 
 
 
In Article 153 of the Constitution, what is the ethnic preferential treatment linked to that makes the Malays feel that their entitlement is not open to negotiation? Discuss and select the best/right option
 
Malaysia is Tanah Melayu (Land of the Malays)
 
The British left the political legacy with the Sultans
 
The Chinese are 'pendatang' (immigrants) and hence do not share the same privileges
 
The Malays' "special rights" are to be safeguarded
 
The Internal Security Act (ISA) and the Sedition Act can be enacted should there be opposition
 
 
 
In the context of the political climate that PM Najib Tun Razak inherited in 2009, what do you think are his aspirations/agenda as he conceptualized and introduced the 1Malaysia concept?
   
 
 
 
In one of the blogs that you had read, a writer shares that the 1Malaysia concept was just "a name that was put on something that already existed". What evidence can you gather from the blog and other resources to validate this claim?
   
 
 
 
Another blogger shares positive sentiments by Malaysians from all races towards the 1Malaysia concept. What do these perceptions say about inter-ethnic relations in Malaysia?
   
 
 
 
Which of the following elements make it conducive for meritocracy to be a successful tool for governing Singapore and ensuring its success? Discuss and select the best option
 
Clean and transparent government
 
Multicultural society
 
Efficiency of the civil service
 
Being one of the least corrupt nations
 
Openness of the society
 
 
 
Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew once said, "We must never delude ourselves that we are a part of the First World in Southeast Asia, a Second and Third World group of countries… Singapore’s destiny would be very different if we were sited in Europe or North America." How does Singapore's geo-political position validate it's adoption of meritocracy as a principle of governance?
   
 
 
 
Compare the socio-political conditions between Singapore and Malaysia. List 3 fundamental differences to illustrate why Singapore adopted the policy of meritocracy and Malaysia implemented the affirmative action policy.
   
 
 
 
Who are the members in your group?
   
 
ICT-Based Multiculturalism - Year 3 SS @ RGS
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