Malaysian Studies 2

1. Lesson 8
5. Issues of National Concern
5.3 Human development
Malaysian Studies 2
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2. Introduction
• Human development is an important mean in creating
“human beings with quality and integrity” because
national development is directed on both physical and
spiritual enhancement.
• Human development ensures a strong and capable
nation.
• In Malaysia, government has implemented various
programmes such as the NDP, Philosophy of National
Education, National Social Service and etc.

3. Introduction
• Malaysians need to have the right attitude to continue their
peaceful kind of life.
• Future Malaysians should be citizens with principles capable of
contributing to the nation’s development and face the challenges
of future wisely.
• Pure steadfast vision will produce Malaysians who will be filled
with enthusiasm, resolution and commitment that can wipe out all
negative ills.
• Human development programmes will ensure Malaysians to have
strong mind to reject all weaknesses such as corruption and drug
abuse.

4. Special Governmental Human
Development Programmes
• The government implements many programmes
through various ministries such as
– Ministry of Youth
– Ministry of National Unity and Social Development
– Human Resource Ministry
– Ministry of Education
• To create a defense to fight against negative social
ills.

5. • The Ministry of Youth and Sport has programmes to
develop the young through the “Prime Agenda”,
“Core Programmes” and “National Social Services”.
• The Prime Agenda focuses on efforts to build a
young generation that is dynamic, creative and
farsighted.
• The Core Programmes play an important role in
training, honing and producing entrepreneurs,
developing individuality and guiding youths with
problems.

6. • Self-control is inculcated through National
Social Services especially the spirit of
patriotism, sincerity and unity.
• The Malaysian Youth Council Action Plan
constitutes an agent of reformation and
socialization that plans a variety of activities
such as, the participation of youths in unity
programmes.

7. Competitiveness And Self – Control
• Competitiveness and self – control can be created
through developing strong morals, technical
knowledge and skills, high integrity and fostering
sustained peaceful and harmonious living.
• Factors encouraged for developing social peace
and prosperity are quality of life, patriotism,
expertise, awareness of history and capacity to
compete.

8. • Wholesome values that place Malaysia on the
world map can be achieved through
development of world standard knowledge.
• The Multimedia Super Corridor is a universal
symbol of Malaysia’s stride towards
advancement in science and technology.
• The development of integrated knowledge and
strong religious principles are a strong
foundation for harmony, peace and prosperity.

9. Factor Strategy
1. Stability in life Improve the standard of living to world standard for a
stable life.
2. Overcome social ills Build up a strong socio-economic foundation to
overcome social problems.
3. Productivity Increase productivity to enhance national income.
4. Knowledge culture Develop skills and advancement based on integrated
knowledge.
5. Quality culture Priority to quality when producing a product or
service to the people.
6. Health culture Priority to a continuous high standard of health for
the people.
7. Political stability Build up a strong political system to create an
environment of peace in the country.
Factors to Strengthen Moral for Developing
Competitiveness and Self-control

10. Factor Strategy
1. Balanced basic
qualities
To build intellectual quality or lifelong
knowledge
2. Strong character Have perseverance and be firm in the face of
challenges.
3. Expert Produce a generation that is strong in language
and knowledge to translate various fields.
4. Understand history Produce a generation that understands and
practices the wholesome values of Malaysian
history for continuous peace and prosperity in
the country.
5. Generation that is
determined
Create a generation with firm endurance and
determination to face challenges.
Factors for Building Social Well - Being

11. Behavioral Values To Build High Self-respect
1. Not easily disappointed
2. Always look for opportunities to pursue ambition.
3. Brave
4. Fair
5. Confidence
6. Honest
7. Always improve work standards
8. Protect and value local traditional culture
9. Protect and value local traditional culture
10. Patriotic to the country

12. Integration of Universal Knowledge
Control of drug abuse
HIV / Aids and it’s control
Family

13. Control of Drug Abuse
• The problem of drug abuse needs to be fought effectively
and with the support of the people.
• Drug abuse and HIV/Aids can threaten economic, social
and political progress; human development and national
defense.
• Some factors that cause drug abuse are :
– inadequate knowledge about the danger of drugs,
– peer influence,
– lack of self- control to overcome problems faced,
– not making good or proper use of time,
– personal problems / broken home
– putting luxury to wrong use.

14. Prevention Of Drug Addiction
• Methods to counter the ills of drugs are through :
 Religion
 Guidance
 Counseling
 Information
 Education
 Socialization activities.

15. • The HIV / Aids illness is an acquired immunity
deficiency syndrome illness caused by the “Human
Immune Deficiency” virus.
• The illness alters the immune system, making people
much more vulnerable to infections and diseases.
• HIV can be transmitted through sexual transmission,
prenatal transmission and blood transmission.
• Infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their
babies during pregnancy,
HIV / Aids and It’s Control

16. HIV / Aids and It’s Control
• The government helps to control the HIV/Aids
illness through
– The allocation of funds
– Educational and health programmes,
– Combined protection between central
government, state and district centres.
– “Health Without AIDS” programmes to improve
behavior,
– Sharing of information with international bodies.

17. Family
• Strong family institution is vital to contribute to the
country’s peace and harmony.
• A number of factors that can help to strengthen the
family include
 Emotional development,
 Socio-economic development,
 Health,
 Counseling services
 Shelter for senior citizens.

18. • The government is implementing a number of
programmes to develop the family :
– family health
– parenthood
– agricultural development in rural areas
– protection of children
– National Action Plan
– tax exemption
– construction of residential places for the poor.

19. Vision 2020 Challenges for Youth
• Young people today and in the years to come must
have the capacity to face various increasingly
complex challenges.
• Vision 2020 can be considered as the starting point
for young people to develop themselves and society
for excellence compatible to world standards.
• Certain programmes for developing the young are
aligned to the challenges of Vision 2020.

20. • Young people should play a role and contribute
towards building a nation that is united through
the values of peace and prosperity, integration,
racial unity and justice.
• A sound mind needs also to be built based on
confidence, pride, perseverance in the face of
obstacles, quality, farsightedness, religious piety,
and strife to develop a progressive society.