So, what is Vision 2020? The Vision 2020 was developed to be a long-term goal for the nation, the goal of Malaysia becoming a “fully developed country” by year 2020 (The Mahathir Years, 2009). In other words, by the year 2020, Malaysia can be a united nation, with a confident Malaysian society, infused by strong moral and ethical values, living in a society that is democratic, liberal and tolerant, caring, economically just and equitable, progressive and prosperous, and in full possession of an economy
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1.0 Introduction Malaysia, an upper-middle income country, is a federal constitutional monarchy which consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories located in Southeast Asia. Besides, Malaysia has a newly industrialised market economy which is relatively open state-oriented. It was ranked 3rd largest economy in Southeast Asia and 29th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in year 2007. In recent years, Malaysia has successfully transformed itself from being the world’s largest
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Lumpur Stock Exchange. It has a shareholder fund of RM1.3 billion or USD401.2 million with an annual turnover of about RM2.31 billion or USD713 million as at financial year ended 31 August 2013. It is also one of the component stocks of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia ("FBM") Mid 70 Index, FBM Top 100 Index and FBM Emas Index with a market capitalisation of RM3.36 billion as at 4th February 2014. These achievements are in no small part credited to the exemplary leadership of its founder Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai
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2.0 CULTURE OF MALAYSIA The culture of Malaysia draws on the varied cultures of the different people of Malaysia. The first people to live in the area were indigenous tribes that still remain; they were followed by the Malays, who moved there from mainland Asia in ancient times. Chinese and Indian cultural influences made their mark when trade began with those countries, and increased with immigration to Malaysia. Other cultures that heavily influenced that of Malaysia include Persian, Arabic,
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Aeon Co. (M) Bhd ÆON CO. (M) BHD. (formerly known as Jaya Jusco Stores Bhd.) is a leading retailer in Malaysia with a total revenue of RM3.73 billion in the financial year ended 31st December 2009. The Company was incorporated on 15 September 1984. ÆON CO. (M) BHD was set up in response to the Malaysian Government’s invitation to ÆON Japan to help modernize the retailing industry in Malaysia. The ‘JUSCO’ name today is well established among Malaysians as well as foreigners, especially due to its
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government of Malaysia comprises the federal, state and local government. Malaysia is a federation of 13 states operating within a constitutional monarchy using the Westminster parliamentary system and is categorized as representative democracy. The federal government adopts the principle of separation of powers and has three branches: executive, legislature and judiciary. The state governments in Malaysia also have their respective executive and legislative bodies. The judicial system in Malaysia is a federalized
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1Malaysia - Concept and Values By Ir. Dr Hasnul Mohamad Salleh Abstracts Upon ascending to Malaysia’s highest public office on April 2009, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak has made waves to all corners of the nation with the introduction of 1Malaysia concept. The concept evolves around culture of excellence, perseverance, acceptance, education, integrity, meritocracy, humility and loyalty. It also encompases NKRAs on six major issues. Since independent, national unity
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instructor ➢ Name: Afizal @ Mohd Afizal B Mohd Aris ➢ Qualification: Master of Malaysia Studies (Government and Politics), University of Malaya ➢ Room No: R 3045, FCM Building ➢ Contact No.: 03-8312 5774 ➢ Email Address: afizal@mmu.edu.my ➢ Consultation Hours: via email 2. Course Overview 1. An introductory study of the earliest history until the formation of Federation of Malaysia. 2. A discussion on the system and structure on the country’s administration and
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1Malaysia - Concept and Values By Ir. Dr Hasnul Mohamad Salleh Abstracts Upon ascending to Malaysia’s highest public office on April 2009, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak has made waves to all corners of the nation with the introduction of 1Malaysia concept. The concept evolves around culture of excellence, perseverance, acceptance, education, integrity, meritocracy, humility and loyalty. It also encompases NKRAs on six major issues. Since independent, national unity
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SECTION A: LIST OF SYARIAH COMPLIANCE COMPANY In Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Shari’ah Index (KLSESI) was introduced in 1997 by Securities Commission (SC). KLSESI was introducing to provide an avenue for Muslims investors to participate in equity investment in accordance to Shari’ah principle. This index comprised of firms listed on both the Main and the Second Board, and Masdeq at KLSE (Bursa Malaysia). KLSESI is the tool in Islamic capital market (ICM) plan where the activities carried
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