RIS

SEMESTER 1 SESI 2010/2011

KOD & NAMA KURSUS

FIK 3042 : ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION

TOPIC

ESSAY 4

GROUP:
N.SEMBILAN01 (A112PJJ)
PREPARED BY:
NAME

ID. NUM

TUTOR E-LEARNING

: DR. AINON BT OMAR

DATE OF SUBMISSION

: 31.3. 2012

TEL. NUM

ESSAY 4:

What do you think would be the most societal problem in our

country? Why?

Introduction:
Previously, Malaysia is categorized as the third world country. However, Malaysia has
received rapid growth in socioeconomic and advance technologies. The information could be
obtained easily anywhere and anytime. World without any barriers allows cultures from other
countries and influence the Malaysian especially the youth either positively or negatively.
Nowadays, the issue of immorality such as the issue of youth street gangs (Mat Rempit), the
issue of bullying and also the issue of sex is a big social problem in this country. This issue
has become a major issue in the media and electronic media. Emphasis should be given to
issues of immorality, because the rise and fall of a nation is dependent on how the
government bodies and non-governmental organizations overcome this issue Illegal.
Motorcycle rider issue (Mat Rempit):
Problem of social degeneration as illegal motor racing activities by irresponsible motorists,
better known as 'mat rempit' is not a new issue since these symptoms have been around for so
long on roads in the country. It is one of the teenagers social problems in Malaysia now. The
trend shows the action of riding a motorcycle on the road with a variety of styles can bring
ruin. It is not only widely city areas, even in villages. Youth involved in these activities, to
find joy, pleasure, fame, money and women. Adolescent craziness is not only dangerous, but
increase the rate of motorcycle accidents and deaths on the road.
Bullying issues:
The issue of bullying is also a social issue of concern. Commission of bullying is a form of
social interaction in which the more dominant individual (the bully) will show aggressive
behavior likely to cause discomfort to the person who is less dominant or weak (victims of
bullying). Actually there are many reasons why they like bullying. Bullying behavior is also
the act of pressing or repressing either physically or psychologically by someone who is more
powerful against the powerless person. What is important in defining bullying commission is
the existence of unbalanced power between the bully and the victim of bullying. In Malaysia,
the issue of bullying is often heard in the schools. Teenagers who have a personality like
bullying, usually a gangster when he grows up.
Free Sex issue:
Teenagers and sex is another social problem. Free sexual activity among teenagers has
become a trend and if there are teenagers who do not know and never have sex said to be
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conservative and rigid. Sex is not a small issue but has become a cancer among our youth.
Effect of sex is sexually transmitted disease known as STDs and AIDS. In addition, the
results of free sex, also, the birth of an illegitimate child, which eventually lead to more
severe symptoms of abandonment and murder. Man finally became more brutal.
The issue of moral decay among teenagers is a concern. In my opinion among the causes of
this problem are;
a) Curios and Want to Try:
Teenagers are people aged 18 years and below. At this age, they have a high curiosity. Thus
whatever new things happening around them will invite curiosity amongst the youth.
Indirectly make them feel compelled to try and do the things they should not.
b) Peer Influence:
Peer influence is a factor that leads to immorality among young people. Good friends, can
guide them to good, but if mistaken friends, will influence them to harm. Attitude too trusting
people, make gullible youths. Eventually they caught up with immoral living as free sex,
bullying and so forth.
c) Influence of Mass Media:
The mass media also contributed to the occurrence of social problems among teenagers today.
There are programs and dramas featuring about promiscuity, reality television programs, and
programs that affect the nature of entertainment for young adults with a bad thing. For
example, the pattern of interactions of adolescents away from the eastern values, dress codes
that are less polite and independent lifestyle. Teens also get to see the stories and
pornographic pictures and vibrant with just surfing the internet, watch CDs, magazines and
other readily available sources.
d) The attitude of the Family:
The family institution is important to help prevent the youth from falling into the trap of
social problems. The lack of religious guidance and instruction easily cause your child
involved in immorality issues. In this case the role of parents is very important, especially as
a model for the children. Often busy schedule as a reason parents do not bother the children.
Parents should have the time to communicate and to know about their children. They should
realize that prayer is very important to parents well-being of children.
Hence, one can say that the causes of immorality that is the decline in terms of upbringing,
education, guidance and control by a parent or guardian. In addition, stress, attitudes and

involvement in the pursuit of wealth and other social activities cause parents and children
with the opportunity to talk, discuss, in close proximity to each other.
Among the other causes of immorality is a divorce, frequent quarrels in the family, socioeconomic, household environment that is not harmonious and peaceful could also lead to the
mire of moral decay.
Conclusion:
Social problems among Malaysian teenagers are the most societal problem in our country
which involves directly or indirectly from all members of the community. Teenagers are the
main asset countries in the near future, play an important role in national development.
Various steps can be taken and implemented, but more importantly parents must play a role
and responsibility in overcoming the problem of immorality among the youth. In other words,
whatever the steps taken by any party, without the cooperation of parents, this phenomenon
would seem intractable.
The government should also play their role as top leaders to unite and reach teens through
any kind of programs, modules and activities such as Rakan Muda and Youth Hate Drugs.
However, these programs should be carefully and continuously with full commitment at all
levels including individuals, families, communities, social institutions, rehabilitation
institutions, non-governmental organizations, private bodies to ensure the effectiveness of the
approach. All this action is essential for unity, tolerance, democracy, morality, tolerance, proactive, progressive love, and justice in line with Vision 2020.