Nationalists Movement

Introduction (1/2 page)

- Definition of Nationalism. Check dictionary online
- The struggle for independence can be divided into bloodshed and non-bloodshed
movements. During Japanese - bloodshed, after Japanese/after the end of 2nd
World War - non-bloodshed.
- In this essay, I would like to discuss both bloodshed and non-bloodshed movement.
Paragraph 1 (1 page)
- Japanese Occupation = You can explain briefly about the Japanese Occupation in
Malaya.
- how Japanese come here, how Japanese treat us
- Focus on the movement of MPAJA (Melayan People Anti Japanese Action/Army) @
MCP (Malayan Communist Party). Why this movement became the strongest? What
they have achieved? Where this idea of communist come from?
- Force 136, Kinabalu Guerrila, Pahang Wataniah
Paragraph 2 (3 pages)
- Non Bloodshed
- Association Movements such as Kesatuan Melayu Muda, Singapore Youth Association
etc. - objectives/what they have achieved.
- Newspapers - Utusan Melayu, Majlis etc = give the idea of independence to the
public.
- Malayan Union = how the Malays fight against this and finally it was abolished in the
same year 1946.
- Federation of Malaya
- Political parties - (UMNO, MCA, MIC (Alliance), PAS etc.
- General Election
- London Agreement - who went there, how long is the meeting, what they have
achieved.
Conclusion
- Independence, 31st August 1957.
Constitution
Introduction
- Define Constitution, Online Dictionary.
- Briefly explain the history constitution in Malaysia.
- Malayan Union - Federation of Malaya - Reid Report that finally the constitution was
declared during independence in 1957 - the formation of Malaysia when Singapore,
Sabah and Sarawak joined into Malaysia.
- In the following essay, the writer will write about the purpose of the constitution.

Paragraph 1 (1/2 page)

- Firstly, the purpose of constitution is To maintain political stability and
administration continuity.
- Explain Briefly on this point.
- Give examples. YDPA (Yang Di Pertuan Agung) is only the symbolic leader. He is
constitutional monarchy. Then give details on his function, what he can do, what he
cannot do as the YDPA. He cannot interfere in what matters?
Paragraph 2 (1/2 - 1 page)
- Secondly, the purpose of the constitution is to avoid irregularity abuse of power
- Explain briefly on this point.
- Three branches of government: executive, legislative and judiciary.
- Define each one. Later, justify why judiciary is given more power as compared to
executive and legislative.
Paragraph 3 (1/2 page to 1 page)
- Thirdly, the purpose of the constitution is to ensure the protection of fundamental
rights and freedoms.
- Explain briefly
- Freedom of individuals, freedom of religions and freedom of economy.
Paragraph 4 (1/2 page)
- Fourthly, undivided loyalty to the country.
- Explain briefly.
- Rukun Negara; national anthem; flag (what u cannot do).
Paragraph 5 (1/2 page)
- fifthly, special rights for indigenous communities.
- Explain this point.
- Education quota, scholarship, buy house, ASN/ASB, job opportunities.
Conclusion (1/4 page)
- The importance of constitution; the peace is guaranteed; the people rights are
protected;
- We know the limit what we cannot what we can do in this country.
Citation/footnote/endnote
From books,
Eg: Malaysia achieved independence in 31st August 1957 (Joshua, 2012, p. 23)
From Internet
Eg: General election is going to held on 27th april 2013 (The Star Online, 8th April
2013).
Eg: ICOM is located in Kuala Lumpur (ICOM Website, 2013).

References ipa style

- minimum 3.
- Authors name (year of publication). Title of the book. (city) place of publication:
publisher.
- Zakiah Manjanib (2012). Malaysian Studies. Kuala Lumpur: ICOM Press.
Reminders!!
- 1. no cover page
- 2. no table of content
- 3. no binding
- 4. no cut & paste/plagiarism - 0 mark