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Final Examination

MPU 3163: Malaysian Studies

MPW 3: Malaysian Studies

PART A
Answer ALL questions (40 Marks)
1. During its Golden Age in the 15th century, Melakas fame spread throughout the world for
the following reasons except for being __________.
A. a strong empire, especially in its strong and well-organised government and
military prowess.
B. a centre of world commerce with traders from East and West, and the Malay
Archipelago.
C. a centre for the spread, education, and practice of Hindu-Buddhism.
D. a centre for the spread of knowledge that included language, culture, and literature.
2. Choose the statement that is untrue about the Federated Malay States (FMS).
A. The Federal Agreement of 1895 brought about the founding of the FMS on 1 July
1896.
B. The founding of the FMS was related to Pahangs financial problems and the British
desire to unify the administration.
C. The foundation of the FMS nullified the need for a Resident in each state.
D. The Durbar included British officers from the State.

He proposed the implementation of decentralisation in the Malay Peninsula.

3. The historical figure mentioned above is __________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Sir Lawrence Guillemard

Sir Andrew Clarke
Sir Edward Gent
Sir Henry Gurney

4. During the Melaka Malay Sultanate, a court official was in charge of the state finances, a
role similar to that of the modern-day Minister of Finance. This official was known at that
time as the __________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Bendahara
Penghulu Bendahari
Temenggung
Laksamana

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5. Although the Japanese occupation in the Malay Peninsula lasted for only three years and
eight months, it left many effects on the local populace. Of the following, which is not one of
the social effects of the Japanese occupation?
A. The relation between the Chinese and the Malays worsened as the Japanese repressed
the Chinese.
B. Health problems were common as a result of the lack of medical supplies and
malnutrition.
C. Problems with the education sy4stem as schools were closed down, and the Japanese
did not have any planned education system.
D. Family members were split up as some were conscripted as labourers to build the
Death Railway which connected Siam and Burma.

6. Termination of Malaysian citizenship shall happen in the form of renouncement and

revocation. What are the requirements that one needs to fulfill to revoke his Malaysian
citizenship?
I.
Must be above 21 years old.
II.
Married to someone with different nationality.
III.
Hold another nationality from different country.
IV. Never been sentenced for imprisonment in Malaysia.
A. I, II and III
B. I, III, and IV
C. II, III, and IV
D. All of the above
7.
I.
II.
III.
IV.

All Malay States, Malacca, Penang and Singapore were to be united under one
administration led by a governor.
The Malay Sultans were to be figureheads who only had authority over Malay
customs and Islamic affairs.
The state commissioner was to be elected as the head of administration at the state
level, and be assisted by State Council.
Conditions for citizenship were to be based on the jus soli principle.
A.
B.
C.
D.

I, II, and III

I, III, and IV
II, III and IV
All of the above

8. What were the factors that have contributed to the failure of Malayan Union?
I.
II.
III.

Strong opposition from the Malays.

Limited support from the non-Malays.
Objection from former British administrators.
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It was drawn up in London during the Second World War without taking into
account the local situation and the wishes of the people.
A.
B.
C.
D.

I and IV
II and III
I, II and III
All of the above

9. Singapore was in Malaysia for about two years. The following events contributed to the
decline in relations between Singapore and Malaysia until Singapore quit Malaysia.
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Lee Kuan Yew frequently accused Kuala Lumpur of not being fair because Singapore
was not given autonomy in area.
UMMO leaders challenged Singapore to leave Malaysia.
Lee Kuan Yew belittled MCA and pushed PAP forward to take over the role of MCA
in looking after the interests of the Chinese community.
Lees Malaysian Malaysia campaign.
A.
B.
C.
D.

I, II, and III

I, III, and IV
I and IV
All of the above

10. Brunei pulled out at the last minute from joining Malaysia because of the issue of:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Seniority for the Sultan in Malaysia.

The practice of money politics.
Disagreement over the terms relating to the control of oil revenue.
UMNO leaders challenged Brunei to leave Malaysia.
A.
B.
C.
D.

I and II
II and III
I and III
II and IV

11. The Japanese army easily conquered Malaya and Singapore because of their ________.
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Strong and well trained military force.

High caliber army leaders.
Nationalism spirit.
Well-planned strategies.
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A.
B.
C.
D.

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I and III
II, III and IV
I, II and III
All of the above

12. The majority of the population rejected communism. The British used different methods
such as ______ to overcome the problem of the communist rebels.
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Laws.
Resettlements.
Psychological warfare.
Peace negotiations.
A.
B.
C.
D.

I, II and III
II, III and IV
I and IV
All of the above

13. How can a general election be implemented?

I.
II.
III.
IV.

When Yang di-pertuan Negeri dissolves the State Legislative Assembly

When the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dissolves Parliament.
At the death of a representative of the people of a member for the State Legislative
Assembly
When the legal period of waiting is up, that is, before five years from the date of the
last general election.
A.
B.
C.
D.

II and IV
II, III and IV
I, II and III
I only

14. Choose the statement that is true regarding conditions to enable a person to vote:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Reached the age of 21 on the qualifying date.

Malaysians who are living in the country on the day of the election.
Has registered as a voter.
Never arrested by the police or served a jail sentence.
A. III and IV
B. I and II
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C. I,II, and III

D. All of the above
15. The responsibility of drafting the Malaysian Constitution was entrusted upon:
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Reid Commission.

The Malaysian Constitution Commission.
The Cobbold Commission.
The Reliance Party.

16. The unique feature of the Malaysian Constitution is

A. Yang di-Pertuan Agong is chosen from the rulers for a period of five years.
B. The Malaysian Constitution is supreme and is above Parliament.
C. Based on the concept of constitutional monarchy, Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the
Chief Head of State (A king)
D. The Malaysian Constitution is a written constitution that contains 15 Sections, 183
Articles and 13 Schedules.
17. Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies of the National Education Association?
A. Making the national language (Malay) as the medium of instruction in all
schools.
B. Providing people-oriented curriculum in schools.
C. Establishing the system of examinations in all schools.
D. Expanding vocational and technical education.
18. One principle from Rukun Negara emphasizes the development of personality and behavior
of a citizen to ascertain refined language and actions which are harmonious. The principle
mentioned is
A.
B.
C.
D.

Courtesy and Morality

Sovereignty of the Law
Upholding the Constitution
Loyalty to the King and Country

Being committed in fulfilling the countrys intention

to produce one Malaysian race who unites, live in
harmony, helps one another, and is full of peace and
affection.
19. This Charter relates to __________
A. The Malaysia Community Welfare Department
B. The National Unity Department
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C. The Women Affairs Department

D. The Aboriginal Affairs Department

20. According to the concept of Trimurti in Hindu religion, the gods are categorized as
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

God of Destruction
God of Creation
God of Protection
God of Fortune
God of War
A.
B.
C.
D.

I, II, and III

II, III and IV
I, III and IV
I, IV and V

Part B
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided (40 marks)
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

State the FIVE (5) reasons for the formation of Malaysia in 1963?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

[Total: 10 Marks]
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2.
a.
b.
c.

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State THREE (3) functions of the Elections Commission.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

[Total: 3 Marks]
3.
a.
b.
c.

Provide THREE (3) reasons why elections are held.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

[Total: 3 Marks]
4. Name THREE (3) conditions which enable the Federal Constitution of Malaysia to be
amended.
a. _________________________________________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________________________________________
[Total: 3 Marks]
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.

State FOUR (4) discretionary powers held by the State Governor.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

[Total: 4 Marks]
6. Give TWO (2) aims of the National Development Policy (DPN).
a. _________________________________________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________________________________________
[Total: 2 Marks]
Part C
Answer ALL of the following questions (20 marks)
1. Malaysia subjected to other powers for about 446 years from 1511 till 1957.
a) Explain the four colonists that had colonized Malaya.
[4 marks]
b) What are the lessons that can be learnt from the fall of Malacca Empire?
[6 marks]
[Total:10 Marks]
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2. The idea of the formation of Malaysia by Tunku Abdul Rahman brought forth all sorts of
reactions.
a) In your opinion, the formation of Malaysia was a good decision or bad decision? State
your reasons.
[6 marks]
b) Briefly explain the reactions from Singapore, Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak.
[4 marks]
[Total:10 Marks]

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