WorksheetsMalaysian Studies 3_Chapter 1 (1.7, 1.8 & 1.9)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Between 1949 and 1951, the Communities Liaison Committee (CLC), an unofficial body comprising leaders from the main Malayan ethnic communities, served as a prototype for elite intercommunal conflict resolution during a very challenging period amid an ongoing communist insurgency.
TRUE
FALSE
Who was the founder of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)?
Dato’ Onn Jaafar
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tun Abdul Razak
Tun Tan Cheng Lock
What was the main reason Dato' Onn Jaafar resigned from UMNO?
He did not receive sufficient support from the members to continue as UMNO President.
He was unhappy with the passive participation of UMNO members.
He was forced to resign.
His idea to opening up UMNO to non-Malay membership, rejected by members.
Which of the following political parties is NOT related to Dato' Onn Jaafar?
The Independent Malayan Party (IMP)
The Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
The National Party (Parti Negara)
The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
The FIRST General Election in Malaya / Malaysia was held in 1955.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following involved in drafting the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya prior to Malayan independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain?
Independence Commission
Briggs Commission
Reid Commission
Cobbold Commission
The coalition of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) and Malayan Indian Congress (MIC) formed a political party named _________________________ in 1950s.
the Alliance of Hope
the Alliance Party
the National Front
the United Party
The Member System which was introduced by the British government in Malaya in 1951 was similar to the Cabinet system as of the present days in Malaysia.
TRUE
FALSE
One of the merdeka (independence) challenges faced by Malayan people was that the social gap among races was prominent due to the policy implemented by the British government. Name the policy.
Divide and Manage
Separate and Manage
Divide and Control
Divide and Rule
Choose the CORRECT timeline in relation to the transformation of education system in Malaya.
Barnes Report > Fenn-Wu Report > Razak Report > Rahman Talib Report
Fenn-Wu Report > Barnes Report > Rahman Talib Report > Razak Report
Barnes Report > Razak Report > Fenn-Wu Report > Rahman Talib Report
Razak Report > Rahman Talib Report > Barnes Report > Fenn-Wu Report
Where did Tunku Abdul Rahman make a declaration independence of Malaya upon returning from London on 20 February 1956?
Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Padang Bandar Hilir, Melaka
Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka
Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur
On 31st August 1957, the British declared the independence of Malaya at the Selangor Club Green (Dataran Merdeka / Merdeka Square).
TRUE
FALSE
The FIRST Prime Minister of Malaya / Malaysia was Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
TRUE
FALSE
Sultan of Brunei laid down several claims in order to realise the entrance of Brunei into the Federation of Malaysia. These included:
a) Brunei would be given at least 10 Parliament seats;
b) allowed to continue control oil revenue;
c) maintain low taxes;
TRUE
FALSE
What was the Commission set up by the British to determine whether the people of North Borneo and Sarawak supported the proposal to create the Federation of Malaysia consisting of Malaya, Brunei, Singapore, North Borneo, and Sarawak?
Enquiry Commission
Harold MacMichael Commission
Cobbold Commission
Reid Commission
On 9th August 1965, Singapore left the Federation of Malaysia, which then formed a Republic.
TRUE
FALSE
Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1957.
TRUE
FALSE
Suharto was the President of Indonesia during the confrontation between Malaysia - Indonesia.
TRUE
FALSE
"Ganyang Malaysia" was related to ________________.
Indonesia
the Philippines
Brunei
Singapore
Brunei pulled out at the last minute before the Federation of Malaysia was to have been declared.
TRUE
FALSE
