Malaysia Studies

Chapter 6: Sovereignty of the Constitution

Chapter 7: Fundamental Provisions of the Constitution

MOHD MUIZZUDDIN BIN MOHD PAUZI 15401

IBNU SUFI BIN HASAN 15582

ANUAR BIN ABDULLAH 15350

LAU YOKE LOON 16803

TEH JASON 15438

KEE YUHANG 15376

GROUP 5

1. After the defeat of Japan at the end of the Second World War, the administrative order in Malaya, Singapore and Brunei that had been changed. Which of the situation are the best to describe the change of the administrative?

I. Singapore separated from the Malaya federation.II. The North Borneo Company gave up its right and power over North Borneo (Sabah).

III. Charles Brooke surrender his power over Sarawak.IV. The Malay state were divided into three forms of government, the Straits Settlements,

the Federated Malay Stated and the Non-Federated Malay Stated.

A. I only

B. I, II,  and IIIC. II,  and IIID. II, III and IV

2. What is the function of the Reid Commission?A. To draw up a new constitution for a free and independent Federation of Malaya.B. To examined the draft of the Malaysian Constitution.C. To get the agreement from Malay rulers for the independent.D. To proposed and approved the law of the country.

3. In Britain, Parliament is considered supreme because there are no laws that the British Parliament cannot make, amend or abolish. Does the Parliament of Malaysia possess the same power and supremacy as the British Parliament? A. Yes, because Malaysian Parliament have the same function as Britain Parliament that

empowered to make laws through the legislative body.B. No, because Malaysian Parliament is given power by a written constitution which are

consistent and firm.C. Yes, because The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) is only the country’s supreme head, His

Majesty can approved the amended or new laws and can be executed through The Executive Body.

D. No, because the court being the country’s supreme source of legislation. The court has the power to annul the Malaysian Parliament action.

4. To meet the demands of a multi-racial society, the Constitution has the right elements for fostering unity. Such matters form the trust of Malaysian Constitution whose main features are as follows:i. Doctrine of the separation of power in which the judiciary, the legislative and the

government has each its freedom to carry out its different functions with no conflict of interest

ii. Validity and transparency of the Judiciary with exclusive power subject to the power of Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA)

iii. Malaysia is a country that practices parliamentary democracyiv. Malaysian Constitution contains 15 Sections, 185 Clauses or Articles and 15

Schedules.

Which combination is true?

A. i & iii B. i, ii & iiiC. i, ii & ivD. all above

5. Malaysia has a unique practice of constitutional monarchy under the Federal Section. Which of the following is NOT representing the uniqueness of the Malaysian constitution?

I. The concept of chief head of state with status of a ‘king’.II. Comprises the chapters that apply specifically to Sabah and Sarawak.

III. The government of Malaysia is under the rule of Yang di-Pertuan Agong.IV. The amendment of the constitution only can be made by the prime minister.

A I, II, and IIIB I and IIC III and IVD All of the above

6. Malaysia’s system of government needs constant adjustment to meet the world’s changes from time to time. Which of the following is NOT a reason and rational for making constitutional amendment?A. To maintain efficient management of the country’s administration.B. To nourish the sense of belonging of the people to the country.C. To control the country’s peace as happened several times to the regulation relating to the

Internal Security Act.D. To protect the people’s interests.

7. Why Malay Language is selected as the National Language? Select the True Statement

I. Malay Language was the lingua franca for centuries

II. Malay Language uses the romanised letter besides Jawi and they are used widely by the communities

III. Malay Language has clear phoneme

IV. Malay Language is used globally.

A. I and IIB. I, II and IIIC. I,II and IVD. All of the above.

8. When is the date where Malay became the official Language of Malaysia?

A. 1968

B. 1944

C. 1980

D. 1957

9. Which of the following is the special right for Malaysian citizen?I. The right vote in an election

II. The right to take an active part in politicsIII. Free to own landed properties.IV. The right to get scholarship from Commonwealth country for further study.

A. I and IIB. I, II and IIIC. I,II and IVD. All of the above.

10. How a Malaysians citizenship can loss their citizenship status?A. Working in abroadB. Not participate in general electionC. Has business or ties with a hostile country.D. Make crime and prisoned up to 10 years.

Essay

What are the basic rights in the Constitution?

1. Freedom of Worship According to Article 11 and 12 of Malaysian Constitution:

i. Every person has the right to practice a religionii. A person under 18 years old cannot be asked to take part in a religious

ceremony other than his owniii. A person cannot be asked to pay whatsoever tax if what is collected is used for

the interest of a religion other than his own.iv. Groups of the same religion have the right to organize religious businesses

inclusive the setting up of a foundation and owning property.

2. Personal Freedom A person cannot have his life taken away or his freedom destroyed except as required

by the law. For example, a person can be jailed if he is proven wrong by the court. A person who is arrested must be told of the reasons for his arrest. He should be given

the chance to defend himself. The provision of personal freedom in the Constitution also protects a person from torture and exile from the Federation

Personal freedom can be removed according to the provision of Article 149 of the Federal Constitution. It was under this power that Parliament passed the Internal Security Act (ISA). The power of the Act includes detaining a person without trial if it is thought fitting to do so for the security of the masses and the country.

Suhakam is a neutral and transparent body that becomes the third party for guiding both side, the people and those enforcing the policy and law It acts as a check and balance mechanism.

3. Economic Freedom Malaysians are protected from being turned into slaves. The Constitution prohibits the use of force on a citizen to work except for the intent

of the country. Malaysians have the right to own property

Individual also has the freedom to form associations and through associations workers can fight for their economic interest through peaceful industrial action