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INSTRUCTION: GROUP DISCUSSION  (15%)
For your upcoming group discussion task, your are required to do the following:
1.   Choose your group members.  Each group should consists of 3 to 4 members only.
2. Put the name of each member in your padlet
3. Write down your topic and a description of the task. The topic has to be interesting / current and/or critical You can also take one of these topics below: E.g.
+Undergraduate students should be  encouraged to be involved in  entrepreneurial activities while in University.
+ There have been complaints that many new university graduates remain unemployed and wait for the right offer than accept a job that they are not trained for.
+ Many fresh undergraduates enter university with minimum English language communication skills ability.
+ Many new graduates lack confidence in oral communication.
+ For new employees to be successful, they must attain certain value-added skills to be able to compete with others

4. Take a selfie/wefie of you and your group members and post it here;
ENJOY!!!

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The Influences of Social Media in Our Life 

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The Influences of Social Media in Our Life 

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1) Aisyah Binti Zakaria
2) Fitriah Binti Ab Rahman
3) Noran Nur Munira Binti Khalili
4) Norul Sabrina Binti Norul Rizal

Situation :
Social media has been widely utilized by people from every walk of life. There are variety of social media platforms for people to keep on updating about their daily life, uploading pictures and expanding their circle. Apart from that, people nowadays also use social media to keep themselves updated with the current news about politics, education, celebrities, sports and several others. The examples of the most frequently used social media are Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. These platforms bring a great deal of influences to the users in both positive and negative ways.
TASK 1: DISCUSS HOW SOCIAL MEDIA HAS AFFECTED YOUR LIFE?
(STUDENT / CONSUMER / BUSINESS /  ENTERTAINM ETC...)
A) Provide quick and updated news.
- As we all know, the new generation nowadays are too gadget-dependent and they always opt to use their electronic devices.
- Hence, they prefer the online news rather than buying newspaper from local stores.
- Online news are quicker to be access and more convenient.

B) Perfect base for your business marketing strategy.
- Business owners can save cost by posting their business advertisement in social media business profile instead of printing out their flyers.
- Moreover, customers can easily get any inquiries or provide feedback directly at the business page.

TASK 2: DISCUSS HOW SM CAN HAVE +VE OR -VE INFLUENCE
Positive
1) Make new friends
- through social medias, we can get to know people that have similar interest.
- share opinions and information among friends from different background.
- We can learn other new languages such as basic Korean and English languages.

2) Learn new cultures
- From social media, we can come across many different cultures from ours cultures.
- While trying to understand their beliefs and lifestyle, indirectly we will be more open minded and have more respect towards other cultures.
Negative
1) Risk of being cyber bullied.
- Social media users nowadays often misused their freedom of speech to attack people online which is also lead to social harassment.
-  When the victims are pressured to their limits, they tend to commit suicide, and that is when social media has become a dangerous place.

2) High tendency of getting inaccurate information.
- There are some irresponsible social media users that will do anything to gain popularity such as spreading misleading news.
- This thoughtless action may lead to misunderstanding between many parties.

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1) Mawar Ezzane Binti Ab Mubin
2) Nur Liyana Binti Rostam
3) Zulaikha Athirah Binti Yazid
4) Nurul Izzah Binti Zakaria

Situation:
There are a variety of reasons to begin or continue saving money. Different people save for different reasons, but it makes saving easier if you have a clear goal or purpose for the money you are saving. We don’t have to be thrifty for saving money. We should enjoy the journey of saving and investing. The goal here is to earn money by saving money.

Discussion:
task 1: DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVING MONEY AMONG THE YOUNG GENERATIONS
A: To prepare for an unexpectable situation like losing a parent.
-Children rely too much on their parents as their source of income, however we need to be reminded that they would not always be there for us. We should get ourselves prepare for the worst things to happen because unfortunate things like losing a parent can happen to us, so saving up while we still can are helpful for that desperate situation before we can find other alternatives like working for our own source of income.
B: To prepare for higher education fees.
Get out of debt for higher education fees.
-Pay the fees without relying too much on the scholarship.
-Does not need to pay for the hefty interests of the scholarship.
Cover living expenses during studying.
-Think about saving for more than just tuition fees.
-Can join university programs that do not include in your course.
To provide complete needs for the learning process.
-Buy extra reference books.
-Transportation fare to go to the class.
-Good condition computer, handphone, and printer.
C: For medical purposes.
- Medical expenses is very high
- We cannot predict the future
- It is important to set aside some money for medical purposes
- Can also be used in certain situation. For example, one of the family members is sick and cannot afford the medical expenses
- Another way is to have medical ID card
D: To fulfill daily needs
- Ultimate reason to avoid borrowing others money
- Fulfilling needs
- Assures a secure old time
- Able to invest
TASK 2: WHAT CAN THE YOUNGER GENERATION DO TO SAVE / INVEST / MAKE MONEY

2.  TODAY WITH THE HIGH COST OF LIVING, FRESH GRADUATES NOW FIND IT DIFFICULT TO SURVIVE AND WHAT MORE TO SAVE MONEY. DO YOU AGREE?

3. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE THEY SAVE MONEY AND WHERE?

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1) Zahra Najihah Binti Mohd Zin
2) Siti Nuraishah Binti Abdul Rawi
3) Tay Yee Meh
4) Che Wan Amirul Farhan Bin Che Wan Aziz

Situation:
Humanity nowadays has been exposed to advanced globalization where the work pile has been increased ever since to fulfill global demand. This pressurized situation somewhat leads to depression among society not limited only to office workers , but many more. Although these psychological phenomena are curable, it is best to avoid those factors that lead to the depressed emotional sickness.

Discussion:

Task 1:
Discuss which of the following individual is most likely to suffer from depression.

A) Athletes
+ Rigid goal-directed behaviours that athletes impose on themselves.
+ Unrealistic expectations of teammates, coaches, and a public that is usually obsessed with winning.
+ Ineffective coping mechanisms/inadequately developed support systems.
+ Significant increases in training volume and intensity (over training).
+ Diminish in muscle glycogen due to the increase in the intensity and quantity of training.

B) Entertainers
+ Facing criticisms from people towards their actions.
+ Living up to the public standards that are being set up for the entertainer from all aspects.
+ Doing daily activities with no privacy.
+ Giving full commitment in their work.
+ Suffering from mental health problems that trigger depression.

C) Students
+ Worrying for future application of college as there are fewer job prospects in the future.
+ Facing high debts and lack of preparation in entering the university life.
+ Overinvolvement of parents in pressuring the students to ace in every field that they "choose".
+ Experiencing breakup in young love stories where it leads to insomnia and develops an insecure attachment.
+ The increasing sense of isolation due to the excessive usage of social media.

D) Domestic Workers
+ The excessive spending on unnecessary things that leads to an unbalance salary income-outcome.
+ Uneven low given salary in counter with lots of works that need to be done.
+ Misunderstanding among employees that creates a gap in relation among workers.
+ Uneffective work strategy and poor time management to complete a task that will potentially decrease productivity.
+ Involvement in drug and alcohol abuse just to ease tension even for a short period of time.

Task 2:
Identify the solution to depression
+ Do a high intensity workout and eat healthy foods.
+ Find purpose by focus on something other than yourself.
+ Reach out for the people who are close to you to talk about your feelings.
+ Do things that you used to enjoy before.
+ Consult a therapist or certified counselor to get appropriate medical support and assurance.
+ Family and caretakers of the depressed should be vigilant and act upon early warning signs of depression.
+ Find entertainments to resides a stressful mind.
+ Avoid social media when having emotional disorder.

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Academic qualification determine a  successful career.

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Academic qualification determine a  successful career.

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1)Nur Atiqah Binti Abdul Rahman
2)Nurul Qudrul Nada Binti Noor Azrulhisham
3)Syamalla Muthaliar a/p Mages Weran
4)Thurga Devi Ravichandran

Situation:
In this advanced world, education is an aspect, which has been stressed on more and more. From the moment an individual is sent to school to acquire knowledge, he or she will spend many years learning. This complicated process of acquiring knowledge in various fields is a time-consuming and arduous task. Some students excel and get good CGPA while other menages to pass and also graduate.
However, employers tend to take only students with good academic qualification while those that struggle and pass are often overlooked.

Discussion:
TASK 1: DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT?

Discuss what are some of the characteristic EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN of qualification determinING a successful career & EMPLOYMENT for a students.

A) book smart and socially smart
-book smart as excel in academic
-socially smart can interact with all people around them no matter what age, gender and religion
-book smart helps to secure job interview
-socially smart give good first impression to other

B) Extracurricular activity
-just as important as your studies
-can include a wide range of activities, including: Sports,Community Service
-a great way to develop key skills that employers are looking for, such as communication, teamwork and time management
-Playing sports, enjoying a hobby, and performing volunteer work are all good ways to enrich your life
-And once you understand how to apply the benefits of your extracurricular activities to your career, you can even steer your activities to support your professional development
C) Have good experience
-exposure to real life events
-get used to hands-on activities
-get to be face to face with the other employees and learn new things
-improve level of tolerance when handling work and dealing with others
-help build up contacts and meet many different people who give heads up about future job/recommend one to another company

D) Volunteering group
- Giving back and helping others
- Developing skills and gaining  work experience
-  Meeting new people
- Building community awareness

Task 2: Identify way make student to be able to be excepted ACCEPTED for employment (secure a good job)

A) Has to diligent and committed to learning.
-Stays focused and is not afraid to question in class.
-Has the ability to access the information given and the initiative to further research the topics taught in school.

B) Has high morale.
-Moral values such as kindness, compassion and consideration are always put into practice in the student daily life.
-Humble and always learns from his past wrongdoings.

C) Volunteers to help others.
-Help friend if they have problem in their study.
-Can do group study together with their friend.

D) Obeys rules and regulations.
-Never do something that would harm yourself or other.
-Know what is wrong and what is good.
-Have general knowledge on the latest rules and regulation.

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1 SEEN    Topic = Apocalypse : How Close Are We ?

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1 SEEN    Topic = Apocalypse : How Close Are We ?

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By :
(Section 12)
1. Izzad Irfan Bin Anis
2. Muhamad Latif Bin Zulhizad
3. Izzat Irfan Bin Aziz
4. Mohd Asyraf Bin Mohd Khadim

Situation :
Do you expect the world to end? Will humans leave the world as another life form soon?  The end of humanity and universe is beyond the capability of our minds to think. Humans have made predictions of how the world will end. Predictions made were based on 3 main source that are religion, science and conspiracy. In 2012, we were told by the Mayans that this world will end on the 21st of December 2012 but nothing happened. In some scientific yet ridiculous research, alien invasion would mark the end of humanity.

In Islam, there is no specific date to when this world will end but there are signs. For example, the arrival of Imam Mahdi and Nabi Isa a.s. which indicates that the end is near. So, what would happen to us when this so called "apocalypse" take place? Is it close?

Discussion :
1. How does the end of this world be influenced by politics, social and economy ?
2. What is the reason for humans to keep on harming this world ?
3. How true is the conspiracy theory circling around our media ?
4. Is Mars our next stop ?

ANOTHER POSSIBILITY - PLEASE MERGE THE IDEAS WHERE POSSIBLE
Situation:
The Earth, the home planet of us homo sapiens is around 4.54  billion years old. Now it is estimated that the Earth can survive for another 1.75 billion years, but as a result of human intervention, it may not even be hospitable after just anther century.
Tasks:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:
1) Global warming and climate change.
2) Overpopulation of the human race. (POVERTY, DISEASES etc)
3) World political scenario
4) Resource depletion.
- WAR
- CONSPIRACY
HUMANISTIC ASPECT
Discuss :
1.   DO YOU AGREE WITH THESE STATEMENTS
2.  WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS THESE ISSUES
3.  WHAT ARE THE MEASURE TO SOLVE THIS GLOBAL ISSUE
1) The causes of global warming and climate change and steps to prevent further damage.
2) The effects of overpopulation and current birth rate.
3）How does politics affect the Earth physically.
4) Why we need to stop relying on non-renewable resources.

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3 SEEN     Topic : The IMPLICATIONS OF social media to student.

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3 SEEN     Topic : The IMPLICATIONS OF social media to student.

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(Section 12)
1.Kaviarasu A/L Ragendra
2. Nur Farahin Adawiyah Binti Rosli
3.Nur Aisyah Binti Mohamad Nor
4. Norhuda Afini binti Mohd Rosli

Situation :
Social media is any website that allows social interaction. Social media is growing rapidly throughout the world. More adults and teenagers are joining sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter to interact with friends, family, and strangers. The introduction of social media has changed the world in many ways. It affects each individual in different ways. Today it can be used as a very helpful tool in changing a person’s life, but at the same time cause such conflicts which can negatively impact a person. While there are some negatives associated with social media, the positives in communication all around, has made the world stronger and a better place to live in.

Discussion
In groups of four:

1. Discuss which aspects of our lives have changed tremendously as a

result of the social media?

-          Education

-          Business

-          Banking

-          Shopping

-          Etc.

2. How does we obtain a stress free life style?
-         Entertainment ( videos,       musics, memes)
-         Communication

3.    Discuss the crime implications of social medial
- Gender inequality in the Apps and Software
- Pornographyy , gambling etc.

- Malicious information
-  Slandering
- Back biting

- Hacking
- Phishing
- Malware

4. How does social media effect
mental health ?
-sedentary lifestyle habits
-sleep disruption
- social peer pressure
-Depression ( cyber bullying , spreading of rumors)

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5  SEEN   Topic: Public examination IN SCHOOLS. IS it STILL relevant?

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(Section 12)
1. Hanis Syafiqah Bt Abd Razak
2. Nor Laila Bt Mustakim
3. Nurul Afiqah Bt Ramlan
4. Nurfarah Atasha Bt Borhanudin

Situation:

Recently the SPM 2017 results WERE just released. Some passed the examination with flying colours. However, some are not lucky enough with their results. Even worse, in our society, these people are being belittled and condemned for underachievement. This is not good and very unreasonable as everyone in the world has different intelligence. Why do people are so obsessed about having good grades? Is it so important to the point several teens have committed suicide just because they can't achieve other's expectations? Now, it's already 2018, does public examination really relevant even though we've seen it has many bad effects?

Discussion:
1. Why is public examination is so important until it is compulsory to all student?
UPSR
PMR - PT3?
SPM
STPM?
- AT WHAT LEVEL OF EDUCATION CAN WE HAVE OR NOT HAVE PUBLIC EXAMINATION?
2. Is public examination really A GOOD measures an individual's intelligence and capability?
3. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF Public examination:
- TO STUDENTS LIVES
- TO PARENTS
- TO THE COUNTRIES RANKING
- ETC...
has disrupt the quality of children / STUDENTS life, OTHERS?
4. What are better / OTHER  alternatives replacing public examination?

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1. Nur Diyana Binti Ahmad Bidi
2. Siti Munirah Binti Che Azaz
3. Siti Noramirah Binti Ibrahim
4. Nor Afikah binti Abdul Khalil

SITUATION:
https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/is-it-possible-to-stop-being-an-attention-seeker/

Nowadays, most people in Malaysia put popularity as their priority. So, people tend to be creative in seeking for attention without thinking the pros and cons. Attention seeker is either a commoner or a businessman. As for the businessman , they gained publicity in order to make their business successful such as in industry of foods , clothes and cosmetics. For the commoner, they usually doing so to be popular but sometimes can be turned out to be their part time jobs .Mainly, NOT ONLY IN social media like Instagram and Facebook is the medium for them to achieve this objective, BUT ALSO AT WORKPLACE, AT HOME, IN SCHOOLS, IN UNIVERSITIES ETC...

Dicussion:

1. DEFINITION -Histrionic Personality Disorder
2.. "Bad publicity is a good publicity". How much to extent do you agree on this statement?
- AT HOME
- IN SCHOOLS
- AT THE WORKPLACE
- IN PUBLIC OR IN SOCIAL MEDIA
- How long the popularity will remain?

3. ATTENTION SEEKER CAN HAVE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPLICATIONS. DESCRIBE SITUATIONS WHERE IT IS BE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE.  OR What are the advantages and disadvantages from being attention seeker?
- SOMETIMES PEOPLE IMPOSE INJURY ON THEMSELVES JUST TO GAIN ATTENTION. WHY?

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 Why college should not be free for everybody.- WHAT WOULD STUDENTS' ATTITUDE BE TOWARDS EDUCATION IF IT IS MADE FREE.

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4 SEEN Topic: Should THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDE FREE OR CHEAPER education IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES?

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4 SEEN Topic: Should THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDE FREE OR CHEAPER education IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES?

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By:
1. Muhammad Firdaus Hamizan Bin Md. Khan
2. Nizar Bin Narudin
3. Muhd Luqmanul Hakim bin Muhd Nordin
4. Arif Luqman Bin Khairil Annuar

Situation:
Education is undoubtedly an essential in one's life be it a formal or informal education OR IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS. However, to pursue a formal education, it would necessitate A LOT OF MONEY good money to pay FOR THE EDUCATION throughout the period OF STUDIES. Hence, it is FOR THIS the reason most of the students are very reluctant to enter college and might possibly GIVE UP giving up on their dreams. Based on the given situation, a question rose on should education, especially for tertiary education, be MADE cheaper OR SHOULD IT BE FREE for the students regardless their affordability to pay the tuition fee.

Discussion:
1. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS IF THE FEES ARE CHEAPER?
TO STUDENTS
TO UNIVERSITY
TO TAX PAYERS
TO THE COUNTRY - How might the government afford or subsidize to pay the fees for students?

2. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS IF THE FEES ARE FREE?
TO STUDENTS
TO UNIVERSITY
TO TAX PAYERS
TO THE COUNTRY - How might the government afford or subsidize to pay the fees for students?

3. WILL Does free education work for MALAYSIA. AS COMPARED TO other countries THAT HAVE FREE EDUCATION SUCH AS ...?

3. Why college should not be free for everybody.- WHAT WOULD STUDENTS' ATTITUDE BE TOWARDS EDUCATION IF IT IS MADE FREE.

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6 SEEN Topic: Malaysian craziness on going viral (or is it Malaysian's craziness on Social Media and posting viral news)

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6 SEEN Topic: Malaysian craziness on going viral (or is it Malaysian's craziness on Social Media and posting viral news)

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By:
1. Nurul Nur Izzaty Binti Mahadi
2. Ainun Safwani Binti Mahidi@Mohyedin
3. Safia Nabila Binti Nor Azam
4. Nurul Hidayah Binti Usman

Situation:
Going viral over things whether they are some major stuffs or even a minor stuff, Malaysians want those to go viral. The craziness over making something going viral in Malaysia is a bit of worrisome, but of course, some stuffs are worth the viral of. And some doesn’t. Since each one of us have at least one social media platform where we’ll be getting the unofficial news such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, of course, the news will be (Social Media) easily spread like a wildfire.

Discussion:
- Discuss Traditional Media VS Social Media. What are the differences.
- Discuss News which are Proven (Factual and Authentic) VS News which are not proven / based on opinion / bias  / fake etc.
- Discuss the positive and negative effects of  News which are not proven / based on opinion / bias / fake  etc.
1. What is viral? What is the type of viral that common in Malaysia?
2. Why does people tend to share the information until it become viral?
3. Is the information worth to be viral?
4. How genuine is the information that being viral?
5. What is the implication after the "viral stuff" being spread? Back stabbing / Spread Rumors / Causes friction in relationship between individual / public / community / country etc.
6.   Solution to stop people from spreading fake news

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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By:
Name 1
Name 2
Name 3
Name 4

Situation:
FOMCA Secretary General Datuk Paul Selvaraj said the increase of a commodity such as fuel would add more pressure to the people, thus government need to take fast action to control the price of food and add more public transport due to the rise in fuel price every week. It is a major component and it is going to cause greater pressure, especially in middle and low-income households. Salaries are not increasing, but with these fuel rates, the price of everything is going to increase and people are going to suffer. The fuel price in Malaysia has been increasing for the past week with RON95 priced at RM2.38 per litre, while it was RM2.31 on week before. The price of RON97 is RM2.66 per litre from RM2.60, while diesel is up to RM2.25 per litre from RM2.20. Although the price of crude oil is reducing these past day but petrol price is still increasing by RM0.03 or RM0.04.  Some analysies said that the increase is because of the process of refining the oil is very costly nowadays. Fuel operators have to pay the amount to get refined oil then translate to cost us as the consumer.

Task
Representative of each group meet to discuss the issue:
1) Economics Department, PM department;
2) Representative from PETRONAS
3) Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
4) Civilian or PETROL STATION OPERATOR

PART 1:
In a group discuss:
1)WHY HAS THE PRICE OF PETROL KEPT ON INCREASING ON A WEEKLY BASIS?
2) IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GLOBAL OIL PRICE/CRUDE OIL WITH THE LOCAL PRICE?
3) What is the role of USA/OPEC/OIC in controlling the price of fuel?
4) How to save/conserve fuel individually / in the community,
5) Is there any future possibility of the price to decrease?

PART II:
From the issue discussed above, Negotiate with the parties present on What should be done by the representatives to control the price of petrol so that it would not burden society.

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Topic: Gangland activities become a major problem in school

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Topic: Gangland activities become a major problem in school

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By: Syafiqa, Husna, Mai and Soh Hui WEN

Situation:
Nowaday, schools have become a hotbed for gangland activities. This situation have become a major problem for THE SCHOOLS SINCE IT EFFECTED teacherS, and studentS MOSTLY, NOT EXCLUDING THE RESIDENCE AND BUSINESS LOCATED WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE SCHOOL

Discussion:
1. What is gangland activities? DESCRIBE BY GIVING EXAMPLES
2. Why ARE studentS will involveD into WITH gangland activities?
3. What ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTIVE solutionS should be taken to overcome the problem of gangland activities happen in schoolS?

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Topic: Challenges Faced by Students in University      

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Topic: Challenges Faced by Students in University      

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By Chen Chao Shan, Chan Tze Hou, Lau Tuang Kwong
(PLEASE TAKE IN ONE MORE GROUP MEMBER)

Situation:

Nowadays, freshmen of the university begin their another stage in life, facing very important challenges which are choosing their interested courses for their future career. Are they really interested to the courses chosen?
ONCE A STUDENT ENTERS UNIVERSITY AS A FRESHMAN,  THE RAT RACE BEGINS.  STUDENTS ARE FACED WITH MANY CRUCIAL CHALLENGES  AS THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW STAGE IN THEIR LIFE. THEY  NEED TO COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER TO FULFIL THE NEEDS OF EVERYONE AROUND THEM -  FROM CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE TO "KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES".

Discussion:

1.    Discuss the importance of choosing right courses.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY (
a. Fulfilling the expectations of parents;
b.  Making the grades - doing well in studies / joining clubs and societies ;
c.  Peer Pressures - "Keeping up with the Joneses";
d. Financial and Personal sacrifices
etc...

2.  How to balance both academics and socialising (manpower, communication, networking).
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO BALANCE THESE COMMITMENTS / CHALLENGES AND AT THE SAME TIME ENJOY LIFE AS A UNIVERSITY STUDENT.

3.    How significant are the entrepreneurial skills that affect their future career? NOT RELEVANT
Chen Chao Shan, Chan Tze Hou, Lau Tuang Kwong

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By: Emer Aiman
: Faris Ayiesh
:Azrul Shah
: Daniel

Situation:
Laziness is defined as the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness. It is therefore more complex than we think. It is unfortunate that this word implies a trait-like description of some people who are just not willing to expend effort, even though they are perfectly capable of doing so. As students, we experience this trait all the time.

Discussion:
1.  How does laziness affect students' life and  how it will affect our personality?
1. As a students, what are the common factors for laziness? Describe by giving examples.

2. What are the implications of these lazy/procrastinating attitude?

3. What efforts can be done to curb laziness

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Topic: Students with good manners THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MANNERS AMONG STUDENTS

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Topic: Students with good manners THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MANNERS AMONG STUDENTS

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By Aidil, Fitri, Hanif, Iqbal

Situation:
Nowaday, there are still have a few of students  who do did not practise good manners and show respect when face to their teachers and/or lecturers. It's H Having good manners and respect are some of the key humanistic values that are needed by all students and this is the first step to become a successful person. Bad manners reflect a person's upbringing and attitude with the people they mix with.

Discussion:
1. Why is it necessary to have good manners and courtesy between students and teachers/lecturers?
2.  Describe the problems faced by students when have a conflict with teachers/lecturers (have negative emotion when enter lecture/difficult to get reference or topic explanation from lecturer/get low grade in exam)
3.  What is needed to maintain closed relationship with all teachers/lecturers to achieve success in examination and future. (How close do you think good manners are related to a person's social status and income level?)
4. What is the best way to instil good manners among students?

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Topic: Revolution of Internet in many aspects.

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Topic: Revolution of Internet in many aspects.

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By Kishan , Phoon , Joseph , Patrick.
Situation:
The Internet has revolutionized our lives in many ways.

Task:  In groups of four:

1.   Do you agree with this statement?

2.   If Yes, discuss which aspects of our lives have changed tremendously as a

result of the internet revolution?

-          Education

-          Communication

-          Business

-          Entertainment

-          Banking

-          Shopping

-          Etc.

3.    Discuss also the negative implications of the above.

others -
-Techno-Spiral
- Gender inequality in the Apps and Software (Phonograpy, gambling etc.)

- Spreading of rumors and malicious information /Slandering / Back biting /

Hacking / Phishing and Malware

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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by paan/nudey/shahir/arsyad

situation:

The increase would add more pressure, especially to middle-and low-income households in malaysia. Fomca secretary general Datuk Paul Selvaraj said the increase of a commodity such as fuel would add more pressure to the people, thus government need to take fast action to control the price of food and add more public transport due to the rising of the fuel price everyweek.It is a major component and it is going to cause greaterpressure, especially in middle and low-income households. Salaries are not increasing, but with these fuel rates, the price of everything is going to increase and people are going to suffer. The fuel price in Malaysia has been increasing for the past week with RON95 priced at RM2.38 per litre, while it was RM2.31 on week before. The price of RON97 is RM2.66 per litre from RM2.60, while diesel is up to RM2.25 per litre from RM2.20. Although the price of crude oil is reducing these past day but petrol price still increasing by RM0.03 or RM0.04.  Some analysies said that the increase in because of the process of refining the oil is very costly nowadays. Fuel operators have to pay the amount to get refined oil then translate to cost us as the consumer.

Task
Representative of each group meet to discuss all of the following:
1) EconomicS department
2) REPRESENTATIVE OF PETRONAS
3) Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
4) civilian/ PETROL STATION OPERATOR

Discuss
1)What's happening to the cost of petrol?
WHY HAS THE PRICE OF PETROL KEPT ON INCREASING ON A WEEKLY BASIS?
-  RESERVES (USA/OPEC/petronas)
2)What's being done about rising prices?

3) IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GLOBAL OIL PRICE/CRUDE OIL WITH THE LOCAL PRICING?
3)How much does it cost?
4)How can I pay less?
5)How can I use less?
4)  IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY OF THE PRICE MNDECREASE?

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SEEN: Cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette (Vape), Shisha - Trends and Implication

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SEEN: Cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette (Vape), Shisha - Trends and Implication

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by Firdaus, Syameer, Amirul, Asyraf
Amended Topic:
, Vapes, Shisha.

Situation

Global usage of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or personal vaporizer (vape) particularly among young people and women in some countries has risen exponentially since their introduction to the market in 2004. However, WHO recommended that "consumers should be strongly advised not to use" e-cigarettes unless a reputable national regulatory body has found them safe and effective. The World Lung Foundation applauded the WHO report's recommendation for tighter regulation of e-cigarettes due to concerns about the safety of e-cigarettes and the risk of increased nicotine addiction among youth.

Tasks

1.      What is your response to this issue?

2.      Identify reasons why e-cigarette / Vape / Shisha should be banned.

- harmful to health;
- financial implications;
- addiction

3.      Suggest how to educate or make aware of its effects to the public.

Introduction:
Nowadays, we can see many teenager smoke cigarette. For your information, smoking is known to be damaging our health and can cause so many diseases such as cancer, asthma, and it also make people around us feel uncomfortable. People especially teenager often exposed to images of celebrities smoking, which can make it seem cool, even though there are many serious downsides to smoking.

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SEEN : Demand of high-skilled engineers in Malaysia

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SEEN : Demand of high-skilled engineers in Malaysia

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By Hsiao Shen, Ong Jun Fung, Teoh Shao Wei.

Situations :
As a developing country, Malaysia needs a lot of engineers in the sector of construction, manufacturing, industry, science and technology and etc. These engineers play a vital role in order for Malaysia to accomplish the prospect of 'Wawasan 2020' and 'TN50'. The foreign direct investment (FDI) also highly rely on engineers because they have the ability to communicate with government, public, companies and peers. Generally, engineers is a group of people that have the innate responsibilities to enhance the technology in Malaysia and solve the problem we are facing to give a better life for the nation in the future.

Task:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:
1) The Institution of Engineers    Malaysia (IEM) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
2) Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC)
3) University
4) Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) (Industries0

Discuss :
1) Investigate the improvement in education system in order to produce a high-skilled and qualified engineer. (Course Outcome and Program Outcomes for Engineering Courses)
2) Describe the knowledge and other Profession skills that should be acquired by engineers.
3）Discover the effects of engineers to the country and how they influence the younger generations in Malaysia.
4) The relationship of engineers with environment and globalization.

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by Siti Maisara, Nurul Farhana, Amira Farzmil, Syarezza Solihim

Situation:
There has been many cases of bullying among school children in Malaysia but only a small number has lead to death of its victim. One incident which has rocked the  news was the death of a student from the   Malaysia National Defence University (UPNM), who was bullied by his  peers on 1st June 2017.
Naval cadet Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain has been a victim of bullying and was allegedly bound, beaten and burnt with an iron. Its estimated occurred roughly at 4.45 am to 5.45 am on May 22.
Zulfarhan has been confirmed dead due to severe injuries in the chest and other physical parts of his body.
Initial investigation showed that the victim was accused of stealing a friend's laptop and was thus beaten up and assaulted by more than 30 students (ages from 20 to 21 years old). Later, the students were arrested to assist in the investigation but only five students were charged with the murder of Zulfarhan.
etention of the incident,

Task:
Representative of each group meet to have a POST MORTEM  of the incident:
1. Parents / Lawyer
2.  Peers XXX
3. Warden/ Institution
4. Psychologist
5.   Police ????

Discuss:
1.Why and Where does bullying happen?
2. What age group are involved?
perpetrator and victim?
3.What are effects bullying towards society?
4. What actions are  needed to prevent / control bullying? Who should be responsible to control it?

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By Reinhill, Yap, Syahudzaifi, Nursyazani
Situation:
119 flash flood incidences has been reported in Penang since 2013 until the 15th of October 2017 and has yet again occurred recently on the 4th of November. The flooding in Penang has caused tremendous losses throughout the state but minimal action has been taken to address the situation on hand seriously.

Task:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:
1. Meteorological Department (Met Dept.)
2. Developer / Contractor
3. Geologist or  Ecologist or Environmentalist
4. State Municipal Authority

Discuss:
1. Identifying the MAIN cause(s) of the flood., and its detrimental effects. effects and ways to improve the drainage system/ prevention from occurring again. (New flood mitigation system, etc.)
- land
- river
- public
- businesses
- environment etc.
the loss suffered by flood casualties / students who are undertaking major examinations. (Factory losses, important documents, etc.)

2. What are the Measures to be taken to overcome this  issue
- Meteorological Department (Met Dept.)
- Developer / Contractor
- Geologist or  Ecologist or Environmentalist
- State Municipal Authority
(Earlier warnings, evacuations, etc.)

3. What are the Measures taken by authorities to help flood victims (Shelter, daily necessities, etc.)
- Government (Federal and State)
- Businesses
- RELA / ARMY
- Volunteers
etc.

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By Sofea, Syazwani, Iwani, Farah

Situation:
A 27-year-old part time grab driver was recently arrested over the alleged rape and robbery of a 22-year-old IPTA student. According to the victim statement, the suspect was pretending to ask for directions. The victim was on her way to the nearest bus stop when the suspect pulled over and pointed a knife to her waist before abducting her and drove the car to a hidden place where she was robbed and raped. The suspect was arrested at an apartment near Port Klang.

Task:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:
1. Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
2. Police
3. Student Representative Council
4. Women's Right Activist

Discuss:
1. Identify ways of preventing these cases from occurring especially among Women and Young Children;
2. Describe actions to be taken by responsible parties that could help victims by providing quick responses;
3. what can be done to help victims deal with the aftermath of their torment (victim, family, etc)
4. What action should be taken by the authorities against the suspect / CULPRIT.

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by naim, alif, amir ,hazwan.
Situation:

More than 20 students and teachers were killed in a fire at the Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah Center at Jalan Keramat Ujung, on the 14th September.

An initial investigation by the police found the fire was due to the treacherous act which was the result of ridicule between the seven arrested suspects and a group of tahfiz's students.

Seven arrested suspects aged between 11 and 18 years old.
"The urine screening test found six of the suspects were positive for drugs.
Task:
Representative of each group meet to discuss this critical situation:
1.  Principals of Tahfiz
2.  Parents
3.  Tahfiz's Students
4.  Police
1. WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO SAFEGUARD THE TEENAGERS FROM BEING INVOLVED WITH JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
2. WHAT IS THE SYSTEM DOING TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM

Discuss:
1. Explain the safety considerations for each school.
2. Parental responsibility in controlling child action.
3. What actions are needed when dealing with anxiety situations.

4. What action should be taken by the authorities against underage offenders.

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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The increase in the price of petrol in Malaysia

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by paan/nudey/shahir/arsyad

situation:

The increase would add more pressure, especially to middle-and low-income households in malaysia. Fomca secretary general Datuk Paul Selvaraj said the increase of a commodity such as fuel would add more pressure to the people, thus government need to take fast action to control the price of food and add more public transport due to the rising of the fuel price everyweek.It is a major component and it is going to cause greaterpressure, especially in middle and low-income households. Salaries are not increasing, but with these fuel rates, the price of everything is going to increase and people are going to suffer. The fuel price in Malaysia has been increasing for the past week with RON95 priced at RM2.38 per litre, while it was RM2.31 on week before. The price of RON97 is RM2.66 per litre from RM2.60, while diesel is up to RM2.25 per litre from RM2.20. Although the price of crude oil is reducing these past day but petrol price still increasing by RM0.03 or RM0.04.  Some analysies said that the increase in because of the process of refining the oil is very costly nowadays. Fuel operators have to pay the amount to get refined oil then translate to cost us as the consumer.

Task
Representative of each group meet to discuss all of the following:
1) EconomicS department
2) REPRESENTATIVE OF PETRONAS
3) Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism
4) civilian/ PETROL STATION OPERATOR

Discuss
1)What's happening to the cost of petrol?
WHY HAS THE PRICE OF PETROL KEPT ON INCREASING ON A WEEKLY BASIS?
-  RESERVES (USA/OPEC/petronas)
2)What's being done about rising prices?

3) IS THERE ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GLOBAL OIL PRICE/CRUDE OIL WITH THE LOCAL PRICING?
3)How much does it cost?
4)How can I pay less?
5)How can I use less?
4)  IS THERE ANY POSSIBILITY OF THE PRICE MNDECREASE?

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By Faliq, Engku, Akid, Syahmi

The Internet has revolutionized our lives in many ways.

Task:  In groups of four:

1.   Do you agree with this statement?

2.   If Yes, discuss which aspects of our lives have changed tremendously as a

result of the internet revolution?

-          Education

-          Communication

-          Business

-          Entertainment

-          Banking

-          Shopping

-          Etc.

3.    Discuss also the negative implications of the above.

others -
-Techno-Spiral
- Gender inequality in the Apps and Software (Phonograpy, gambling etc.)

- Spreading of rumors and malicious information /Slandering / Back biting /

Hacking / Phishing and Malware

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Situation :
Nowadays, social media is any website that allows social interaction. Social media is growing rapidly throughout the world with the news mobile technology such as the new Iphone X.

The introduction of social media has changed the world in many ways. It affects each individual in different ways. Today it can be used as a very helpful tool in changing a person’s life, but at the same time cause such conflicts which can negatively impact a person.

While there are some negatives associated with social media, the positives in communication all around, has made the world stronger and a better place to live in.

Task:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:

1.Parents

2.MCMC ( Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission)

3.Yourself

4.Social media developers

Discuss:
1.Social media has many positive effects or negative effects on the society?

2. Discuss the control measures should be taken by who and how in order to make the social media really worth for everyone .
3.Explain how social media has been influenced your daily life as a students .
4. Provide the ways for social media  to create peaceful world due to nowadays to much violents happen everywhere.

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by Luqman, Nelson, Fikri, Raj
Situation:
The Earth, the home planet of us homo sapiens is around 4.54  billion years old. Now it is estimated that the Earth can survive for another 1.75 billion years, but as a result of human intervention, it may not even be hospitable after just anther century.
Tasks:
Representative of each group meet to discuss the following:
1) Global warming and climate change.
2) Overpopulation of the human race. (POVERTY, DISEASES etc)
3) World political scenario
4) Resource depletion.
- WAR
- CONSPIRACY
HUMANISTIC ASPECT
Discuss :
1.   DO YOU AGREE WITH THESE STATEMENTS
2.  WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS THESE ISSUES
3.  WHAT ARE THE MEASURE TO SOLVE THIS GLOBAL ISSUE
1) The causes of global warming and climate change and steps to prevent further damage.
2) The effects of overpopulation and current birth rate.
3）How does politics affect the Earth physically.
4) Why we need to stop relying on non-renewable resources.