CONFIDENTIAL AMISEP 2013/PAD380 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION COURSE : CURRENT AFFAIRS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA COURSE CODE : PAD380 EXAMINATION : SEPTEMBER 2013 TIME : 3 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 This question paper consists of eight (8) questions. 2 ‘Answer any FOUR (4) questions. Answers to each question must be written in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. 3 Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigiator. 4 Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet — provided by the Faculty DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO This examination paper consists of 3 printed pages: © Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 2 AMISEP 2013/PAD380 QUESTION 1 ‘Analyse any FOUR (4) measures that should be taken by the Myanmar military junta to prove its commitment towards democracy following Aung San Su Ky's release. (25 marks) QUESTION 2 ‘The Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) has been an effective platform to promote and encourage regional peace and security in Southeast Asia. Discuss any FOUR (4) reasons that support the relevance of this doctrine. (25 marks) QUESTION 3 Describe the THREE (3) pillars of ASEAN Community. (25 marks) QUESTION 4 Explain the FIVE (5) strategic thrusts of the ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC). (25 marks) (QUESTION 5 ‘Summarize the resolution of the 17th ASEAN Summit with reference to regional prosperity and stability. (25 marks) QUESTION 6 Explain the European Union using the “Federalist Theory approach’ in establishing regional integration. (25 marks) QUESTION 7 Evaluate the external challenges faced by ASEAN and New Zealand in the efforts to promote regional stability and prosperity. (25 marks) (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknolog! MARA CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL 3 AMISEP 2013/PAD380 QUESTION 8 Explain any TWO (2) of the following: a) The 28" Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra. (12.5 marks) b) The Terrorist Group — Jemaah Islamiyah (Jl). (12.5 marks) ©) ASEAN Connec (12.5 marks) d) ASEAN - CER (Closer Economic Relations). (12.5 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER (© Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL