MALAYSIAN STUDIES ASSIGNMENT (25%)

Instruction
This research must be done in group. Each group consists of 5 members. This assignment should contain 7-10 pages excluding graphics/table and it should be print in point font size 12. The proposed date to submit is on week 11.

Evaluation
ASSESSMENT Assignment (25%) Delegation of Work Work Scheduled Objective Introduction Content Values References (Primary -3, Secondary -3):
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Question 1
In your opinion, which of these factors contribute to the downfall of Malacca empire: Portuguese attack or internal factors?

Question 2
a- Define colonialism. b- Define economics, politics and social colonialism. c- In your opinion does colonialism still occur in Malaysia?

Question 3
What are the elements that should be considered in order to work in a multi cultural organization.

Question 4
As a engineer, what are your contributions to the development of the country?

Question 5
keretakan pada 31 tiang jejambat di Lebuh Raya Lingkaran Tengah 2, sebuah hospital diserang kulat dan 16 bangunan sekolah serta lima bangunan kolej komuniti menghadapi masalah pada strukturnya, banyak pembinaan makmal komputer di sekolah terbengkalai.
Sumber: Berita Harian, 20 November 2004-BERNAMA Copyright 2004 ). Based on the above matter, as a engineer, discuss why does it happened and how to solve this problem.

Question 6
Tun Dr. Mahathir is a leader who has introduced the re-engineer concept. What are the contribution that he has given in developing engineering sector in Malaysia. Quote his words of wisdom from magazines and newspaper that are related to engineer.

Question 7
What are the traditional values should be maintained in the wildst of the rampant development?.

Question 8
The Malaysian Constitution has a special provision that protects the rights of individuals. As a engineer, what are the things that you can do and what are things that you are not supposed to do. Discuss.

Question 9
In the effort to strengthen racial unity, many programmes have been carried out by the Government. In your opinion, what more can be done to further enhance this racial unity in our country?

Question 10
Will Malaysia become a developed country by 2020?

Question 11
As a Malaysian engineer what will be your contribution in the international affairs.? Give a situation where a discussion between representative from Malaysia and other countries take place. What are the values that you would potray in the discussion.

Question 12
Does Malaysia need to depend on other countries to develop our economy?

Question 13
What can be done to increase IT literacy among Malaysian? What is your opinion on the issue of one(1) house, one (1) computer?

Question 14
Do you think in the next 50 years, our country will have sufficient electricity supply?