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One of the most important policies in Malaysia is the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced in 1971. The NEP aimed to eradicate poverty and reduce economic and social disparities among different ethnic groups in Malaysia. It aimed to increase the economic participation of the ethnic Malay majority and reduce the dominance of the ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities in the economy. The NEP successfully increased the participation of Malays in the economy and reduced poverty levels.

~ saathana

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Hi everyone, I hope you're doing amazing. Love all your interactions. Here is our Zoom Meeting schedule: 19/11, Sunday 9 am Malaysia = 18/11, Saturday 7 pm USA :)

Hope to see you soon. Will update the meeting link here in a few days time :)

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Hey sorry everyone for the late responses but I would really like to introduce myself, I am Mauricio Guardado and I am a baseball player from CSUSM I dream of playing my sport professionally some day and my life is devoted to making this dream come true. I hope to learn more about all of you even though this is last minute for me I do apologize for this.

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Hi my name is Stephanie, I am a third year student at CSUSM. I would like to know about student curriculums in Malaysia such as required courses to graduate as well as gun policies, particularly the rights that citizens have to own firearms, and what type of licenses/restrictions and laws on types of weapons you can own. Would love to hear your personal stance on these subjects as well. Look forward to hearing back.

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I just want to say, IM SORRY as in me along with my friends are not able to attend the first meeting on 1st November later. Since we are a boarding school student, there is a lot of obstacle here ;] - JAS

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Hello, my name is Ana, but I prefer to go by Sheyla.

I’m a Criminology and Justice Studies Major. I’m in my final year at CSUSM. I enjoy going to the gym, hiking, and spending time with my dog/family. I’m also a big soccer fan, and I enjoy going on adventures. After I graduate, I don’t know what I want to do, but I’ve always been interested in public service, so I’ll see what the future holds.

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Hello!

Here in the United States we have very strong perspectives and ideologies about poverty including its causes, and what the solution should be. Unfortunately, we are falling behind many other developed countries in dealing with poverty. Our poverty rates are very high and we have not had any drastic change in our poverty policies since the 1990's.

My questions for you are:

What do you think the most common idea about poverty is in Malaysia?

Are there any assumptions about people who are poor and what the solution should be?

-Zadie :)

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Hello, my name is Zadie I am a third year student at CSUSM. I am interested in getting to know you all and have a better understanding of Malaysian policy. I can't wait to hear what you all have to say!

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Hi, my name is Saathana and I'm from Pahang, Malaysia. I enjoy learning new things and trying out new experiences, in addition to studying and watching YouTube videos. I am the second child in my family and was born on August 31, 2007. When I grow up, I would love to become a successful pilot. Science subjects are my major subjects in school, and I'm always eager to share my opinions on interesting topics.

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We are so happy to read the posts from everyone! Nice to meet y’all! 😘

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To me, the future of my nation as well as this world is important. Considering the climate change that is unavoidable nowadays, I would stress that The Green Technology Master Plan Malaysia (2017 - 2030) is definitely a policy that serves importance. The Green Technology Master Plan Malaysia outlines the strategic plans for green technology development to create a low-carbon and resource efficient economy. This document sets out the immediate course for the country to embark on a green growth journey. It lays the foundation for the cultivation of mindset and behavioural change, to inculcate green lifestyle among the citizens. This Master Plan is essential to facilitate the Transformasi Nasional 2050, or TN50 which is an initiative to position Malaysia amongst the top countries in the world in economic development, citizen well-being and innovation by the year 2050. Hence, this policy definitely brings many benefits for Malaysia as well as the world.

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My name is Yashnie. I’m 16 years old and I’m from Pahang, Malaysia. My birthdate is on 9 December 2007 and I’m the youngest in my family. Other than reading and watching movies, I also love expressing my creativity through various form of arts like painting or writing. As a student majoring in science streams, I’m constantly looking forward to learn and gain new knowledge in whatever topic, especially one that is relevant to me. So, I’m definitely excited to share my thoughts here.

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My name is Muhammad Aniq Saufi. I would prefer to be called as Aniq. I'm  16 years old. I was born on 11 March 2007. I'm the second child of my four siblings. My hobbies consist of reading books and watching videos. Usually I like learning about cars since I am obsessed with cars. I've dream about being a LMGTE PRO driver. I've also been catching up with the lastest Formula One races.

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Hello! My name is Milagros Navarro but everyone calls me Mily. I turned 20 last month so my star sign is virgo! My hometown is Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. I'm a Mexican-American first generation student. I’m a third year at CSUSM and I'm studying as a sociology major. A few things I love include cooking, music, watching shows, & going to the beach! I included a picture of me and my sister during winter break, I'm on the right :)

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Hello,
My name is Sandra Gastelum I am 22 years old and I am majoring in Criminology and Social Justice. I am currently a full time student working full time. My hobbies consist of roller skating, exercising, and relaxing. I love being with my family on my free time. I am hoping to learn about your perspectives on certain policies we have here in the U.S and how those relate or don’t relate to policies in Malaysia. It would also be helpful knowing how certain policies affect you or your family.

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HELLO BEAUTIFUL AND GORGEOUS HUMAN BEINGS 

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HELLO BEAUTIFUL AND GORGEOUS HUMAN BEINGS 

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My name is jasmin, just min with no E . I am a 16 year old girl, a boarding student who is taking a PNG (business) stream with a reading obsession.
To me, the federal representative democracy which is used in both Malaysia and the USA is important to me.
Representative democracy let the citizen  choose the government. With this, all the citizen opinion would not be ignored and injustice would happen in the process of selection.  This policy is what I appreciated the most and i hold dear on.

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Thank you for responding to the question and look forward to getting more responses from all of you here. At the same time, please introduce yourself :)

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My name is Diego, I live in Poway, California. I am currently attending Cal State University, my major is Social Sciences with a focus on Sociology, Psychology and Political Science.

I am a 10-year Army Veteran, I was a Combat Medic, I am hoping to get a job working in one of the embassies in The Balkans once I graduate or maybe a nonprofit somewhere abroad, possibly South America since I am a bilingual speaker. I like to travel, sports, nature, art, reading and hiking with my dog. I have traveled many times to South America and Europe. I also lived in South Korea for 2 years while serving in the Army. Traveling and exploring new places and cultures and meeting new people is something that I have always been drawn to. It is always difficult to write about myself, but I just want people to know that I am working hard on being a good man; to strengthen my values, to help others when I can and to live a life, I can be proud of. Hope everyone has a great day!

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Based on my opinion, economic policies become the major focus for both countries. In Malaysia, their focus on economic policies are to lessen poverty and social restructuring. Meanwhile, in USA, their economic policies generally featured low tax rates,less regulation, lower levels of unionization and greater openness to foreign trade. The government of Malaysia and USA are alert to improve the lifestyle of the citizens. The economic industries have grown to offer job opportunities to help the citizens to develop better lifestyle.

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Hello! My name is Lynette Mendoza, I am a 22 year old Mexican American woman. I am majoring in Literature and Writing Studies and I hope to become a high school English teacher. I currently work at an elementary school as a kindergarten teaching assistant. I work Monday through Friday from 7am-2pm and I attend classes after work. I live with my family and during my free time, I like to play video games and catch up on anime. It’s so nice to meet you all, I would like to know what you do in your free time!

Lynette Mendoza :^)

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Hi everyone :) Hope to gain insights from all of you :)

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Hi everyone :) Hope to gain insights from all of you :)

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Which of the policies (in Malaysia and in the USA) are important to you and why?