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News Writing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Artikel 19 on Universal Declaration of Human Rights that has been adapted by the United Nation General Assembly on the 10 December 1946 was about...

a)

recognizing press freedom

b)

recognizing the rights to freedom of expression and opinion

c)

recognizing the rights to choose and to appoint leaders

d)

recognizing the freedom to choose the way of life

2.

UDHR was a resolution constructed by the United Nation. Choose one true statement about UDHR.

a)

Malaysia chose not to recognize the resolution

b)

UDHR binds Malaysia to implement the resolution

c)

All countries are bound to accept the resolution or their membership shall be removed

d)

Malaysia is not bound to UDHR

3.

Freedom of speech and freedom of expression in Malaysia is guaranteed under...

a)

Clause (160)(a) Article 10 Federal Constitution

b)

Clause (1)(a) Article 10 Federal Constitution

c)

Clause (5)(a) Article 10 Federal Constitution

d)

Clause (11)(a) Article 10 Federal Constitution

4.

Clause (2) Article 10 provides the power to the parliament to

a)

ensure the freedom of the press as it priority

b)

ensure all citizens are entitled to their rights to freedom of speech and expression

c)

impose restriction under the law to freedom of speech and expression which may trigger unwanted incident

d)

ensure no one is above the parliament

5.

The relevant laws for the media practitioners include...

a)

Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984 [Akta 301]

b)

Akta Hasutan 1948 [Akta 15] dan Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 [Akta 588], Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984 [Akta 301]

c)

Akta Hasutan 1948 [Akta 15] dan Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 [Akta 588]

d)

Akta Hasutan 1948 [Akta 15] dan Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 [Akta 588], Akta Penerbitan Akhbar dan Internet 2005 [pindaan 2014]

6.

This Act was developed to control printing activities, newspaper publication and local magazine and to control the entry of foreigns' publication to Malaysia.

a)

Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998 [Akta 588].

b)

Akta Hasutan 1948 [Akta 15]

c)

Akta Hasutan 1978 (Akta 15)

d)

Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984 [Akta 301]

7.

Section 7 Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984 [Akta 301] provides the power to the Minister of Internal Affairs to

a)

prohibit printing, importing, publication, selling, or distribution of any products that can trigger unrest

b)

allow the police to enforce and confiscate any publication that can tarnish the government reputation

c)

prohibit printing and importing of printed materials without the consent of the Parliament

d)

prohibit and allow the minister and the police to investigate and arrest any criminals

8.

Section 298A Kanun Keseksaan explains about

a)

prohibition to produce any unlicensed publication

b)

prohibition on disseminating statements that can arise the spirit to fight the government

c)

Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representations, or by any act, activity or conduct, or by organizing, promoting or arranging, or assisting in organizing, promoting or arranging, any activity, or otherwise in any other manner

d)

any person from issuing any statement contrary to the provisions of the UDHR

9.

The Act was enacted for the purpose of protecting the official secrets of the Government

a)

Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972 [Akta 88]

b)

Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1978 [Akta 88]

c)

Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1982 [Akta 98]

d)

Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1971 [Akta 78]

10.

The accused may be ordered to pay compensation if it is proven that any report or publication made is defamatory and has resulted in the reputation of any party being affected as a result of such reporting

a)

Kanun Keseksaan (788)

b)

Akta Hasutan (1978)

c)

Akta Fitnah 1957

d)

Kanun Keseksaan (224)