2ND SEMESTER 2009 EXAM PAPER

Academic Session 2009
Second Semester Examination
December 2009
WLA 103/03 Malaysian Studies
Time: 3 hours
Instructions to candidates:
1. Please check that this examination paper consists of sixteen (16) pages
of printed material before you begin the examination.
2. This paper consists of 3 parts:
Part A - Answer all questions in the MCQ Answer Sheet.
Part B - Answer all questions in this question paper.
Part C - Answer two (2) questions in this question paper.
3. You are not allowed to remove this question paper from the examination
hall.

Part B (20 marks)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the space provided.
1. Name the four main administrators of the Sultanate of Malacca.
a) __________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________
(4 marks)

2. List TWO (2) major duties of the following courts:
a) Magistrate’s Court
i. _______________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________________
b) Sessions Court
i. _______________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________________
(4 marks)

3. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was formed on 8th
August 1967. Name the FIVE (5) founding members of the organization.
a) __________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________
(5 marks)

4. What were the events in China that stirred up nationalistic feelings
among the Chinese in Malaya?
a) __________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________
(3 marks)

5. The Malaysian Parliament consists of the
a) __________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________
(2 marks)

6. Name two local leaders who actively opposed the Resident System in
Tanah Melayu.
a) __________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________
(2 marks)

Part C (40 marks)
This section has three (3) questions. You are required to answer only
TWO (2) questions. Write your answers in the space provided in this
question paper.

Question 1
The Chinese and Indians came in large numbers to Malaya in the 19th century.
Discuss the factors that encouraged the migration of the Chinese and Indians to
Malaya.
(20 marks)

Question 2
Discuss each of the principles of the Rukun Negara. Relate how the objectives
of these principles can be a guide for the citizens of Malaysia.
(20 marks)

Question 3
With the advent of globalisation and a borderless world, youths are exposed to
a lot of negative influences. Discuss FIVE (5) possible measures to prevent a
decline in moral values among Malaysian youths.
(20 marks)