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1. Motor Vehicle Theft In Malaysia From 1980 2010

Fig 1 : Motor Vehicle Theft In Malaysia From 1980 2010

Figure 1 above have shown that motor vehicle theft is high and rising. In 1980, motor
vehicle theft comprised only 18,000 cases. But this has amounted to 160,000 cases in 2010. It
can be seen that in the past few years, amongst the main contributors of vehicle theft, is the
theft of motorcycles. It can be seen that motorcycles theft has contributed a lot to the total
Motor Vehicle Theft In Malaysia. From 1997 onwards the contribution by motorcycles theft
to the total Motor Vehicle Theft index crime has been growing. In 2004, for example,
motorcycles comprised 120,000 cases of the total motor vehicle theft, whereas private cars
was only 20,000 cases. The statistics have shown that the number of private cars stolen
generally fell every year from 1980 to 1995. However in 2000, the number of stolen private
cars increased sharply. In 1980-1995, the average number of stolen private cars is 6,000 a
year, but in 2004-2009, this figure increased by more than 3.5 times to 20,000 private cars
stolen a year.
The proportion of motorcycle theft shows an increasing trend. In the 2005-2009
period, motorcycles are estimated to make up 80% of all the motor vehicles stolen, and
private cars 15%. This dramatic increase is a cause for concern to take some preventive

measures to deter the thieves in their attempt at breaking into the vehicles. Below are some
tips that may be of use for the vehicle owners:1
Car Theft Prevention

Lock your car doors as soon as you get into your car.

Before leaving your vehicle, put your belongings out of sight, including packages,
boxes and sealed things.

Make sure all the doors are locked and the keys are with you when you leave your car.

Use additional locks such as steering, gear, and clutch locks.

Install a reliable car alarm system.

Do not park at secluded spots. If possible, park at places where the car can be seen.

Park at well-lit areas at night.

Keep an eye on the car especially when at the mechanic to avoid the keys being
duplicated by irresponsible persons.

If possible, avoid using jockey services (to avoid handing your keys over to a
stranger).

Sandblast all static glasses of your car with its registration number. This makes it
easier for the police to trace the car if it is stolen and at the same time, the thief will
find it hard to escape during a roadblock.

Motorcycle/ Scooter Theft Prevention

Park the motorcycle at designated spots.

Make sure to lock the motorcycle before leaving.

Do not leave the motorcycle at secluded or unguarded spots.

Park at well-lit areas at night.

Use a chain and extra locks on the rim/stand or handle of the motorcycle.

http://thestar.com.my/fightcrime/resources/story.asp?
file=/2006/3/11/resources/20060317182746&sec=resources

It is also good to mark important bike components with the registration number.

Also when buying second-hand vehicles, it is good to take these precautionary steps to avoid
purchasing stolen goods:

Make sure the vehicle comes with original and complete documents.

If in doubt about the vehicle, make a quick check with either the police or Road
Transport Department for assurance.

Do not be enticed or lured by the (cheap) price because most stolen vehicles are sold
at a lower rate than the market price.

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BOOK
1. Singh, A.S. 2005. The rise of crime in Malaysia. An academic and statistical analysis.
Journal of the Kuala Lumpur Royal Malaysia Police College, No. 4, 1-28.

INTERNET
1.http://thestar.com.my/fightcrime/resources/story.asp?
file=/2006/3/11/resources/20060317182746&sec=resources. (Accessed 15 June 2012)

2. Plagiarism
Plagiarism can be defined as taking someone elses work, essays, and make it as its own
compositions or opinions. plagiarism can be considered an act of fraud. This means that not
only is it illegal for a student to plagiarize a paper by taking material from another text, but it
also deems illegal the use of purchased term papers not written by the student himself.
According to Home :
Plagiarism is the conscious manipulation of pre-existing elements in the
creation of aesthetic work. Plagiarism is inherent in all artistic activity,
since both pictorial and literary arts function with an inherited language,
even when their practitioners aim at overthrowing this received syntax (as happened with
modernism and post-modernism).2
Judy Le Heron (2001) characterized plagiarism as a synonym for cheating and learning
dishonesty and Augustus Kolich (1983:145) contends, the worm plagiarism spoils the fruit of
intellectual inquiry and reason, and starves the seeds of originality that foster such inquiry.
Plagiarism can comes in various forms, Jeffrey Klausman in Teaching About Plagiarism in
the Age of the Internet asserts that writers can plagiarize in the following ways:
Direct intentional plagiarism is the using the exact words from a source and presenting
them as ones own
Paraphrase plagiarism occurs when a writer takes the ideas of another writer in nearly
the exact words as the original
Patchwork plagiarism is when a writer takes the ideas of another writer and patches
them together as his or her own (1999, p. 209).
Klausman (1999) asserts that paraphrase and patchwork plagiarism are usually unintentional
and result because of students are deficient in writing (p. 210).
Plagiarism has become an issue of growing concern across universities in Malaysia and
internationally. They are various factors for students to commit plagiarism. Among them are :
i) Lack of knowledge to do proper academic citation and referencing is also suggested as a
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Stewart Home, Neoism, Plagiarism and Praxis (Edinburgh: AK Press, 1995), p. 51.

contributing factor for students plagiarism. Students do not possess enough experience and
skills to write assignments, research papers and are not prepared for the academic demands of
universities (Overbey & Guiling, 1999).
ii) Misconception of plagiarism. Students are not aware that copying information from the
internet and other sources are considered cheating. According to a study by Smith (2007) on
accounting students in a Malaysian university, the students committed plagiarism
becausethey do not understand what plagiarism is and they do not realize that it is wrong.
iii) According to Williams (2005, p.7), poor time management by students can also lead to
plagiarism. They put off assignments until the very last minute and untill they become
overwhelmed by the workload. Consequently, in desperation, they resort to plagiarism to
complete the assignments, with the perception that they can get away with it.
iv) The convenience of the internet that providing the data about all fields. Therefore, when a
student has to write an assignment or research paper, instead of going to the library and
purchasing the books, the best way is copying through the website and then simply copy and
paste it to a new document, make a few adjustments, and it is ready to turn in.
v) A vast majority (75%) of the students stated the reason for them to commit plagiarism is
due to laziness (Lim and See, 2001). Once the students find what they want from the internet
without any hardworking, and get away with it, they will start developing the habit of
plagiarism and even promote the ideas among their friends.
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References
1. Le Heron, J. (2001). Plagiarism, learning dishonesty or just plain cheating: The context
and countermeasures in Information Systems teaching. Australian Journal of Educational
Technology, 17(3), 244-264.
2. Klausman, J. (1999) Teaching about plagiarism in the age of the Internet. TETYC, 209-212.
3. Kolich, A. M. (1983). Plagiarism: The worm of reason. College English, 45(2), 141-148.

4. Overbey, G. A. U., and Guiling, S. F. (1999). Student perceptions of plagiarism and the
evaluation of assignments. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching, 10(3): 3-22.
5. Lim, V. K. G. and See, S. K. B., 2001. Attitudes towards, and intentions to report
academiccheating among students in Singapore, Ethics and Behaviour, 11 (3): 261275.
6. Smith, M., Ghazali, N. and Noor Minhad, S.F. (2007), "Attitudes towards plagiarism
among undergraduate accounting students: Malaysian evidence", Asian Review of
Accounting,15(2):122-146

Oren Pre-School And Day-Care Facility

Oren Pre-School
Oren is an Islamic pre-school and a day care center in Taman Banang, Batu Pahat, Johor. We
offer national pre-school curriculum for aged 4-6 years. At the same time, we are adapting a
proven Islamic-English pre-school system for our pre-school education to build excellent
Islamic character of the children. Nursery classes are also available for aged 2 & 3 years on
our learn through play program.
Our teachers are experienced and well trained to construct a child centered classroom
conducive to learning, prepare academic reports, present reports to school administrators and
parents. Our teacher are also continuously attending in-house training twice a yearly.
Your kids will have a happy experience with us through a conducive , cheerful, fun and
stimulating environment for learning.

The Pre-School Program:

Subjects

Bahasa Malaysia

Objectives
- Listen actively with understanding
- Communicate with a proper words and phrases
- Read common words and simple sentences independently
- Write words and simple sentences
- Listen actively with understanding

English

Mathematics
**(English Medium)

Science
**(English Medium)
Islamic Studies

- Express themselves orally in simple English

- Read common words and simple sentences independently
- Write words and simple sentences
- To relate Numbers and Counting in Real Life
- To explore a wide range of Mathematical Ideas
- Promote Mathematical Thinking skills
- To promote curiosity and love to explore
- To develope the problem solving skills
- To imagine and manipulate surrounding objects
- Understanding the pillars of Islam and Iman
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- To practise ibadah and daily du'a

- To promote the good deed according to Sunnah
- Short Surah memorization
- Jawi Studies
- To develop creativity and thinking skills
Art and Craft

Iqra'
Hafazan
Arabic Language

- To develop imigination skills

- To develop fine motor skills
- To promote respect and worship to Allah's Book (Quran)
- Reading Iqra' - AL HIRA Method
- To memorize 13 Surah from Juz Amma
- Pre Tahfiz Program - JIBRIL Hafazan Method
- Intoduction to Arabic common word
- Write and read simple word
- To adequate with the fundemental of computer usage

Computer Lesson

- To educate the appropriate use of operating system

**(English Medium)

- To educate the hardware and software component

- To educate student with the Internet (www)

Oren Day Care Center

We also provide day care to support the needs of working families and open from Monday
through Friday, with the exception of public holidays. 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
The Place :

Safe, clean and comfortable environment, we also have various interactive programs
to provide the right stimulating environment in their first three years. We have toys
and other games for the kids that are completely safe. Coming from the best brand and
made up of really good material

Our day care center offers breakfast, hot lunches (cooked on site), nutritious snacks
and comfortable napping facilities. Large motor activity is encouraged in our wellequipped, multilevel playground.

Comply with the requirement of JKMM (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia)

Breastfeeding friendly centre

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Children friendly with child-size wash basin and toilets

Online CCTVs

Security doors with Infra Red Camera

Hygiene protocol

Air purifier, hand sterilizer and antibacterial hand wash

Pre-school and day care registration begins in Disember for the upcoming school year and is
ongoing until classes are fully enrolled.
Enrol Your Kids Now!
Discount on siblings.
Register now!
For further inquries please contact us at 07-4545118 (Office) or Walk in.
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How To Get A Driving License In Malaysia.

The minimum age to apply for driving license in Malaysia is 16 for B2 (motorcycle)
and 17 for D (car) license. However those wanting to get an E license (lorry) must be 21 years
or above. To apply a driving licence, first leaners must attend a KPP course (Kursus
Pendidikan pemandu) for 5 hours. The learners must attend a highway code test which has 54
questions. Learners must get at least 37 correct answer to pass the test. The Highway Code
exam is conducted in either English or Bahasa Malaysia. After the test, learners can start
learning the basic concept on how to drive which is to attend a 6 hours theory course. In this
section, 3 hours is devoted to talking on how to maintain a good car condition. Aspects on
how the Road Transport Department (JPJ) conducts its test is also touch upon in this section.
The next 3 hours of the theory class in reality is a practical lesson conducted by the instructor
on a one to one basis. Learners will be instruct on car maintenance, like the radiator, battery,
brake fluid, engine oil, fan and air-con belts.
After attended the course, leaners will get the "Learning Driving licence or L licence"
in a week time which last for 3 months. Obtaining on L (Learner Probationary Drivers
license) enable learners to attend the driving class at least 8 hours.The instructor will instruct
for car learners on slope climbing, side parking techniques and 3-point turn maneuvers. For
motorcycles, learners will learn how to make 8 maneuvers, bridge, barrier cones, emergency
brake and roads. Eventually, the instructor will take leaners to the test routes to be taken
during the test by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) instructors.
Before learners are allowed to appear before the JPJ testers, learnes to undergo a Q.T.I or pretest conducted a few days (even weeks) earlier. These test are conducted internally by the
Institutes experienced instructor. Those test are intended to ascertain that learners have
indeed achieve a certain standard of proficiencies with the relevant sections (Bahagian I
Slope / Parking / 3 Point Turn) and Bahagian II (Route Test). If learners fail, the instructor
will suggest learners to learn one or two classes before testing again.
Completion of the Q.T.I exam means that learners are now prepared for the road test. The
road test will be conducted at a place where learners learnt or had the training. The only

difference is the road test will be conducted all by the testers and officials of the Road
Transport Department.
If learners fail either part of the test, learners cannot take the rest of the test. For example if
leaners pass the slope test but fail on parking and 3 point turn, on the next test learners will
have to do again the slope, parking and 3 point turn. Leaners have the opportunity to re-take
the exam the following week. Results of the road test will be issued by the Road Transport
Department testers instantly.
But If the learners pass everything, learners will get Probationary Licence or P Licence in a
week time. New drivers are subject to the 10-point KEJARA demerit point system, where
points will be deducted according to the types of traffic infractions. The PDL will be revoked
after a PDL holder accumulates 10 demerit points. Probationary drivers are required to
display the probationary license plate (marked with white capital P in square red background)
at the front and back of their vehicle respectively. The PDL may be upgraded to a full
competent driving license (CDL) after 2 years, and a grace period of a year is given to
upgrade the license before the licensee may need to start over the entire driving lesson
procedures.3
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References
1. http://www.jpj.my/Malaysian_Driving_License.htm. (Accessed 15 June 2012)

2. http://blogsekolahmemandu.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/langkah-langkah-untukmendapatkan-lesen-memandu/. (Accessed 15 June 2012)

Goods and Service Tax (GST)
GST is a broad based consumption tax covering all sectors of the economy i.e all
goods and services made in Malaysia including imports except specific goods and services
which are categorized under zero rated supply and exempt supply orders as determined by the
Minister of Finance and published in the Gazette. The basic fundamental of GST is its selfpolicing features which allow the businesses to claim their Input tax credit by way of
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http://www.jpj.my/Malaysian_Driving_License.htm

automatic deduction in their accounting system. This eases the administrative procedures on
the part of businesses and the Government. Thus, the Governments delivery system will be
further enhanced.4
The main aim of the government in introducing the GST is to make the tax system
more effective, efficient, transparent and business friendly. Basically, the imposition of the
GST at the rate of 4% will not bring about increase in revenue of RM1.0 billion. The increase
in revenue will be realized by having an effective and efficient GST system where there is
increase in tax compliance and the resurfacing of businesses from the informal sector. Apart
from this, the government will also institute various fiscal measures to increase the national
revenue.5
Finance Minister (II) Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah said more than
140 countries had successfully implemented GST. Among Asean countries, only Brunei,
Malaysia and Myanmar had not implemented it. He add that a number of countries having
lower purchasing power than Malaysia such as Venezuela, Kazakhstan, Brazil and Sudan had
implemented GST.
From my opinion the implementation of the GST is a positive steps taken by the
Malaysian government. Based on a GST rate of 4%, it is expected that there will be a price
reduction between 0.08% to 2.71% in respect of eight components of goods and services.
With this price reduction, the Malaysian people will benefit from the cheaper goods and
services such as clothing and footwear, basic food, communication, furnishings, hardware and
maintenance, transport, housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel. The tax burden borne by
Malaysian consumers is expected to be lower compared with that under the present tax
system. This is due to the reason that various basic needs such as rice, sugar, flour, cooking
oil, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, and essential services such as public transport, private
education and health, residential properties and agricultural land are not subject to GST. The
Government has also indicated that the GST will not apply to the supply of residential real
estate. This means that the sale, rental or lease of a residential home would not attract the GST
as such services will be considered exempt from the GST. It has been found that in certain
industries, GST should have a beneficial impact to the Malaysian consumer. Take for example
a new vehicle purchased in Malaysia. Currently the Sales Tax on that new vehicle is 10%.
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http://www.gst.customs.gov.my/portal/page/portal/MYGSET.
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Under the GST proposed for Malaysia, the GST charged will be less than 5%. This should
result in a direct cost savings to the consumer.6
Similar GST cost analysis have been conducted by the Government for a variety of
goods and services across various industry sectors as part of the Governments overall study
of the social impact of the GST. We hope Malaysia Government will introduce special
measures to help lower-income groups to minimise the adverse impact of GST on them.
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References
1. http://finance.klmanagement.com.my/gst-goods-and-services-tax/. (Accessed 15 June
2012)
2. http://bizfundedge.com/economic/are-your-ready-to-pay-gst/. (Accessed 15 June 2012)
3. http://www.gst.customs.gov.my/portal/page/portal/MYGSET. (Accessed 15 June 2012)

http://bizfundedge.com/economic/are-your-ready-to-pay-gst/