My name is Syahrain Binti Zainal Abidin. I am an 18 years old girl pursuing a Business Management diploma at KPTM.

I come from a small community of government servants living quarters in Sepang , KLIA. Both my parents work as government servants to the Ministry of Agriculture of Selangor. They are currently working at Serdang. I have five siblings of sisters. Myoldest sister has completed her studies in Hotel and Catering and has successfully obtained her diploma at Merlimau Polytechnics, Malacca. My second sister is currently attending IPG KampusPerempuan Melayu, Malacca pursuing a degree in Preschool Education. My third sister is alsostudying Preschool Education at UNITI College in Port Dickson and finally my youngest sister iscurrently a Form Four student studying at SMK Kompleks KLIA.Looking back on my days as a primary and secondary school student, I must say that I havesuccessfully obtained more than a satisfactory result in the previous national examinations. For instance, I have obtained a total of three As, one B and one C in UPSR (Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah), a total of three As, three Bs and two Cs in PMR (Penilaian Menengah Rendah) and a total of two A-, six B+ and a C+ in last years SPM (Sijil P elajaran Malaysia) examination.Other than that, I am also an active student in extra-curricular activities at school. Some of mynoted roles are dated back from when I was Form One of which when I entered the schools marching com petition as a member of Puteri Islam and in Form Five again as a member of Pengakap (Boys Scout). As soon as the examination (SPM) was over, I enrolled myself into GIATMARA choosing acourse in sewing clothes and have officially finished it prior to entering KPTM.The reason I decided to pursue a diploma in Business Management is because I want to knowabout the marketing world and the vital strategies that are needed in order to make a business work.Furthermore, my oldest sister has been dreaming of opening up a bakery shop to satisfy her passion of baking cakes and cookies. By obtaining a diploma in Business Management, it will help me to learnmore about business and eventually will help me to help my sister to manage her business in thefuture. In shaa Allah.I have been told that Business Studies is one of the toughest subjects offered by anyuniversities and colleges. I have doubts at first on choosing this subject as my career path but thanksto my family I finally understood the reality of business world. In accordance of helping my sister in building her business, I would also hoping to become one of the successful businesswomen inMalaysia by opening a boutique to market my own line and brand of clothing and therefore to followthe lead of our great Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) who was a very successful merchant in his days.Thank you

Essay MARA As a part of 7-members family and the oldest among us, I have always been taught to be a kind-hearted person, optimistic, responsible, honest and determined in every good effort I do. I was bornon 17 September 1993 in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan and was given nameMuhammad Faiz Taqiyuddin b Mohd Nor. Up until now this name really suits me well. Being born asa first child, my parent always place a big hope upon me to fulfill my responsibility as a humankind,that is to succeed in this world and in the eternal life as well.When I was 13years old, I saw my friends sister graduated as an optometrist student from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in year 2006. From that precious moment, I could see hisparent smile in enthusiasm, seeing the first child of them had achieved what she had been dreamingand striving all the years and I promised to myself that I would be like their sister, perhaps better.My family is not classified as rich, but we lived simply and happily without any lack in life necessity.My father used to work as a employee of Biro Tata Negara cawangan Kelantan and now he has beenpromoted to Director of BTN while my mother as a teacher at SMK Putera. When looking deeply intothemselves, my feeling always touched by their attitudes and sacrifices in order to see me succeed inmy study.I finished my primary school years with flying colours; 5A in UPSR. From that particular moment, Iwas offered to continue my study at a brilliant boarding school with title Sekolah Sekolah MenengahUgama Arab (SMUA). I started my new life in secondary school on SMUA Maahad Muhammadi (L) inyear 2006. On 2008, I sat for my PMR examination and with Gods will, I got straight A s. Praise toGod. From all the years, I have learnt the importance of trustworthy in friendship, family, God, self and how do all the values related to each others. I realized that those things really play big roles inmy life. Four years after that, I decided to get myself transferred into Sekolah MenengahKebangsaan Ismail Petra in 20010. I was lucky to have my mother, who work at the school just nextto my new school. So, my mother could visit me more frequently and could keep his eyes on me foreverything I do.Despite of those brilliant achievements in my study, I had never forgotten to focus on co-curricular activities. To me, all those activities would cultivate my personal building like self-confidence, positive-thinking and many other values that I could not retrieve them from academicslearning merely. I like camping, and because of my capability in leadership, I participated in severalnational camping organize by Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia and had won several prizes from mycontribution and the best achievement was when I participate in Jamboree Dunia that was held atThailand on year 2009. Getting involved in such activities had taught me on how to overcome thecrowd-fears. Other than that, I also realized that cooperation was very essential in order for us to getour goals in anything we dream about. Also, I was also appointed to be the Ahli Majlis Tertinggi(AMT) in scout organization in my school. I also like sport, so I participated in several kinds of themlike Olahraga and badmiton. However, I enjoyed playing badminton the most because I like the kindof sport with vigorous and swift movements. The best achievement I had was when I was in form 4;my team won the first prize in school level. I was very grateful to my friends and teachers for giving

me opportunity and trust to be the leader in our organization. From that moment, it really reminds me of a clich that my best friend used to say The best of a friend can offer is that trust. As mention earlier, I was transferred to a new school on 2010 and I had to sit for SPM thatparticular year. I got 9A and 1B in my trial examination. Nevertheless, I had proven that then whenthere is a will there is a way. From my trial result, I tried to motivate myself to be more determinedand hardworking in order to face the most remarkable event on that year, SPM. I got the slip withfull of enjoyment and grateful dancing together in my mind. Praise to god for giving the brilliantresu lt. With the result 10AS

, consequently I remembered MARA. From the encouragement by myteachers and family, I applied the scholarship from MARA. However, I failed to get the scholarshipdue to few unknown reason. Then I continued my studies at Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya(PASUM). My result from this institution are not very good as I have been encountered a few newproblem during my period studying here. First of all, this is my first time ever studying outside of my beloved state, Kelantan. So I have been affected by the syndrome that people called it CultureShock. Moreover, PASUM is one of the toughest foundation in Malaysia. So, my result is expectablecompared to all syllabus that I have to studies in one year period.Whenever they asked me for why I chose this course I wo uld simply reply I like biology and I loveanything related to medics . I guess someday they will know what I meant to say. Another distinct reason for why I chose medical course is that medicine plays an important role in this new era since it builds ones quality of life. By using cre ativity and technical skills, a doctor is a life saver.Furthermore, an doctor is a problem solver. This can be proven when a doctor is needed toovercome the news pathogen that had recently encounter. This newly discovered virus are causemainly due to this hectic life that we are leading nowaday. I know it sounds cheesy, but I really enjoyhelping people. I also enjoy learning, solving problems, and being intellectually stimulated. There areother jobs that fulfill some of these requirements, but medicine seems to fulfill them all for me.To further my view of future, I ought to think of Royal College of Surgeon, Ireland. The universityoffers the study of medical studies that consume about 3 years of study. The primary reason for whyI choose this university was that because of its excellent academic performance. This dream wassince I was a young boy when I had my friend to study there. Since then, I have aimed this universityfor quite a long time. I hope that one I could really retrieve my dreams into reality.Malaysia is now searching for more available potentials in order to diverge its potential resources.With this hope of nation, I wish I could be a part of the successors and change Malaysia into a bettercountry. After finishing my undergraduate study, I hope I can serve my country well. The first thing isto resolve the current environmental issues and change Malaysia to be a role-model of the world.Second is to serve the humankind in order to fight pandemic disease and other threats to humanlife. With this kind of determination, I strongly believe that I can make Malaysia a better place tolive. With that, I end my writings with full of hope.

BAHAGIAN IV : PENGAKUAN First of all, my name is Shahideen bin Abd Hakim and I camefrom Shah Alam. I am an ex-student of Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah,Putrajaya. I am the youngest one of four siblings in my family. Duringmy school days, I held a few positions such as the welfare committeeof my resident, committee of Dikir Barat society and the treasurer of my class. Through this, my leadership skill has grown up andimproves my thinking skill.I represented my school in Dikir Barat competition and rugby. Iwas once the champion of Dikir Barat competition in district level in2006 and I got second place in Rugby ATMAs 7 Open in 2007. Eventhough I was active with my co-curricular activities, I did not neglectmy studies and managed to maintain good results.I would like to further my studies in engineering fields in thefuture. I am very keen towards chemical engineering. Nowadays,chemical engineering has a big impact towards human in everydaylife. It plays a major role in fulfilling our everyday basic needs as wellas enhancing civilisation that are more dependent on processindustries as progressing economy resources as well as a countrycivilisation.Back in school, I was very hoping that I can pursue a coursethat includes chemistry. I would like to continue my studies in Master and PhD level after getting my degree. I am looking forward tocontinue my studies under the scholarship of MARA to overseas.I am very determined to go on with engineering so that I can geta great career in my life. I would like to do researches and articlesregarding chemical engineering as my contributions to my country.I hope to realize my dream to become a successful engineer and to help our citizens to lead a better life in the future.

First and foremost, my name is Muhammad Hilmi Bin Khairuddin. I was born in HospitalSultanah Aminah, Johor and recently I live in Kota Tinggi, Johor Darul Takzim.Previously, I was a student of Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Munawir and I reallyappreciate the experience I gained. I actively involved in sports and undeniably it taught me a lotabout responsibility and punctuality. Sports enhanced my teamwork spirit, which I found highlyapplicable in my career soon. I represented my school for 3 games; football, futsal and athleticsin various stages until state level. I was appointed as team leader for several times, it was noteasy but I managed to learn how to tolerate with other team members and boost up thesportsmanship spirit in me. Sport not only improve me physically, but It also help me to thinkquickly and effectively and become more discipline toward time and attitude. As for me, I hadrepresent my school football team which known as Saser FC to a state competition, PialaMenteri Besar with 78 schools participate and we managed to get to the fifth place in thatprestigious event.As the Vice President of Peers Society Club, it helps to improve my confidence to talkand communicate to other and also improve my responsibility and leadership qualityas I was being looked up as one of the role model.

I synchronized my curricular and co-curricular activities, thus I successfully learned how to manage my time wisely so I could beexcellent in both. As a peer, I also gained the knowledge about generosity, courtesy andappropriate social manners as one of my responsibility is managing school events. One of theevents that my club members and I had organized was Earth Hour Programme. All theelectricity were switch off for an hour to promote and practice conservation of energy andreducing carbon emissions through awareness, by educating and uniting people to realize therisks of climate change. I also the Vice President of Mathematics Club and I stood to the clubvision,

gave my fullest commitment and encouraged my team to come up with exceptional ideasinto the activities planned in order to be the most active and the best club.As my higher education future planning, I would like to pursue my study in chemicalengineering. Chemical engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application ofprinciples of physics , chemistry and life sciences in the process of converting raw materials orchemical into more valuable and useful things. I would like to do A-level first at any localuniversity. Hopefully I would be given the opportunity to pursue my study at UnitedKingdom(UK) . The reason why I want to pursue my study there is because chemicalengineering is more developed in that country compare to other country across the globe withmany top universities in United Kingdom had produce an excellent graduate for this type of field.If I were to pursue my study at the UK I will take my own initiative for self-enhancement by goingto few factories to gain more knowledge and experience such as exxon oil and gas companyabout the technology applied in real life situation of chemical engineering. I will also eagerlylearn the way of their working cultures, environment and crisis-management skills which mightbe applicable into my career soon. As a future Chemical Engineer, I would like contribute andserve as much as I could towards my beloved country, Malaysia. It will be my pleasure to shareand apply the knowledge that I gained with others in order to develop our local technology andinfrastructure. I also determine to find another source of fuel for vehicles which are eco-friendlyand will not pollute our environment .

I clearly believed that it would not be invented without hardwork and determination on advancing our beloved country, Malaysia. I hope that I will be giventhis scholarship in order for me to pursue my study abroad.

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Tell us about yourself and your family background. What do you know about medical doctor? Why do you wish to study overseas? Why not locally? Why MARA and not JPA? Which university you wish to study in? What is your future plan? What will you be in the next 10 years? If we don't send you to your preferred country, where else you want to go? As a doctor, what would you advise to a patient who want to abort her baby because her baby has thalassemia? If you do not receive the scholar, then what is your plan? What is your small but important contribution in life? Why do you choose to be a doctor? What is your preferable specialization? What is special about you? What makes you different from other candidates? In the past, how you would persuade others? What do you know about MARA? If we send you to this country, will you accept our offer? What is your opinion regarding the ratio between doctors and patients in Malaysia nowadays? Why do you want to join MARA? Why are you looking forward to become a doctor? Why are you looking forward for scholarships? Isn't your family may afford to spend for your study plan? What kind of advantage do you look for in this scholarship? What do you consider as your strengths? How about your weaknesses? What is your greatest achievement in your entire life? What type of assignment or experiment that may prooved your skills to be a great doctor? When you work as a busy doctor, how do you handle your hectic and stressful life? How do you cooperate and establish good relationships with colleagues and family? How can you contribute to MARA in the future? What is your hope for this interview? Do you aware that the study fee in that country is expected to be high? Why must we choose you instead of many other high achievers out there? Do you read newspaper? When was the last time? Then tell us the latest issue regarding medicine. What do you think when local doctors received less pay compared to doctors working overseas? Who's the Agong? MARA is under what ministry? Who is the minister? Who is MARA's CEO?

LIST SOALAN TEMUDUGA MARA:1)Tell me about yourself/Describe about yourself/hometown/family background/Tell about your history./ What kind of person are u?/ What skills do you have?2)Why Mara and not JPA?3)Which country do you prefer to pursue your studies and why/ Which countrywould you like to study?/ Which University??/ What is the advantage the place u choose?4)Which country do you wanna go?Other than that??Why??/Why do you want to go UK not US?/ Why do u choose UK instead of middle east?5)Why do you want to be a doctor/pharmacist/engineer?/ Why are you becoming a doctor/pharmacist, not an accountant or engineer?(tell alot of thing)6)Tell me a little bit about nervous system?(a bit knowledge bio or che)7)Why do you choose Medic/pharmacy?/Why medicine/pharmacy not accounting??/Do you think medic/pharmacy is suitable for you?8)Tell me briefly about medical/pharmacy.9)Why UK/Ireland?10)What field of medicine/pharmacy do you want to specialize in?/ Why you choose thespecialization???Tell a bit about your specialization u choose??11)Why wouldn't you consider the option of studying in India or Indonesia??/ What if we give you other countries?Will you accept??12)Where would you see yourself in 10 years time?13)Will you continue serving the goverment or open up your own clinic?/Are you willing to work with government hospitals?14)Should a doctor/pharmacist live a glamorous life?15)If we were send you to Australia/ middle east would you accept??16)Would you perform abortion?17)Are you nervous?18)Do you have boyfriend?( Don laugh, this is really experience from mara scholar..hahaa)

19)Do you listen to music?20)What kind of music you prefer?21)Who inspire you to become a doctor/pharmacist/ who encorage you?22)As a Muslim, what can you do about this field?23)What do you do in your spare time?/ What have you been doing at home?24)Do you have any question for us..(must ask to show your interest for the scholarship)25)How are you today?26)What are u going to do upon compltetion of your study?27)How can you contribute to MARA?28)Tell us about some health issue.29)What is your secret to success?30)How does your friend describe you??31)Why do you think you can be a good doctor/pharmacist??32)Tell me about the program you have chosen(IB , A-lvel)33)Sports?/ What sports are you active in??34)How's your sibling??35)Highest achievement?/ Tell us about your achievement and what u have donein the past??36)Describe what sort of person we are looking for in the candicate.37)Where do you live??38)How will you contribute to Bumiputra?39)Who is your mom?dad?40)Why should we give you the scholarship?/ Why do you think that you are more

special from other candicates so we should give you the scholarship?/Why you andnot other people?/ Why do u want this scholarship and why u are the right candicatefor it?41)Anda seorang yang pemalas(Dia tnya BI sja bagi BM snang cket)42)What is your weakness??/Apakah selling point anda/bad point(untuk bad point bagidlm konteks positive macam saya ni kurang sabar dalam mencari kejayaan ..say sanggupkorbankan byk masa demi capai2 cita)/What is your strength?43)Medic/Pharmacy ni bukan bidang mudah.Anda kena study je.Korbankan masa lapang awak,waktu bersosial awak dan sebagainya. What is your opinion?44)Kenapa nak lanjutkan pelajaran di luar negara , tidak di dalam negara?45)Sejarah MARA, Objektif, Pengerusi MARA,Pengarah MARA??46)Apa pendapat anda tentang pelajar2 yg enggan pulang ke tanah air selepas tamatbelajar?47)Whose is your role model??Why??48)Tell me about your co-curicular activities.49)Adakah wang itu penting.?50)Apakah perbezaan schlarship MARA dgn JPA?51)Tell me about qualities to be a doctor/pharmacist. Dou have the quality?52)Is medical/pharmacy in ______ is better than other country?Why?53)What is mission that u have set yourself? Your short and long term goals?54)Why do u think u can achieve your mission with this scholarship?/Why did u choose

The topics are:1.What is Vision 2020 to you? What are the challenges in reaching Vision 2020?2.Which movie do you like the most and why?3.why education is important4.Steven Hawking's "The Brief History of Time"5.How Malaysians students can do better abroad6.Malaysia's younger generation prefer to watch entertainment program than to watch seriousprograms such as news and current affairs7.Belajar di luar negara memberi kelebihan berbanding belajar di dalam negara.8.Healthy Lifestyle. Way of promoting healthy lifestyle while studying abroad9.Rising oil prices is a threat to our country's economy10.Major achievements and developments of Malaysia from the past 50 over years sinceindependence11.What is the best sports achievement in Malaysia12.PhD Scholars: do they serve purpose for the development of community and country or it is fornamesake?13.Ko-kurikulum sedikit-sebanyak menjejaskan pelajaran. Setuju atau tidak?14.China and India are rising stars of economy in Asia. Do u agree with that? will this growth helpMalaysian economy or pose a threat to the economy? In your opinion, what should be done toimprove malaysia's economy to compete with them?15.Reality TV programme16.why local graduates can't find job?17.One thing you wish to change about your school life; what would it be and why18.Patriotism / How and what should you do to show patriotism19.Telefon mudah alih-keperluan atau kemewahan / Is mobile phones a necessity or luxury20.Do you agree that there's been a decline in reading among the young?21.banyak palajar yang telah dihantar overseas tidak mahu balik ke malaysia untuk kerja selepasgraduate. apa langkah yang boleh JPA ambil untuk tarik mereka balik ke msia.22.How can Malaysian students studying abroad promote Malaysia23.Do u agree that our education system is too exam-orientated24.Housewife as the first line in the development of human capital resources.25.The recent cases of child abduction have increased public awareness on the lack of security in thecountry.26.visit malaysia year 200727.sekolah kluster / cluster school28.NAM/ PBB /OIC / ASEAN29.how to be a good leader30.Who aspires &inspires you31.Why government still send students abroad when we Malaysia intend to be an education hub inour region?32.The secret of success33.What are your proudest achievements in life to this date34.Do you think those who got 10 a1 and above should automatically granted a scholarship35.RMK9 - 9th Malaysia Plan36.Dewan Rakyat

37.Constitution/Perlembagaan34. Is money everything?35. Disadvantage of internet37. should we have limitation on freedom of expression38. Suruhanjaya REID39. How do you describe a developed country? What should be used as an indicator to a developednation?40. Proton is our locally produced cars. However, efforts by the government to promote Proton havebeen deemed a burden to the people. In your opinion, should or should not Proton bemanufactured?41. Children nowadays are spoiled, unruly and indiscipline. Is it true.42. Palestine-Israel Issue43. GE 200844. Pelan Integriti Nasional45. Pirated cds affect entertainment industry46. Benifits of participation of cocuriculum-based activities?47. Technology is a Double-edged Sword48. AFTA49. IMF50. What type of person do you think JPA is looking for?51. pada pendapat anda, apakah bidang yang memberi impak terbesar kepada negara?52. Rules are mend to be broken, Give your opinion53. Unemployment among graduates.1.Yang Dipertuan Agong's name2.What is JPA3.prime minister name 4.Prime ministers fathers name 5.Minister's/Menteri Besar/Chief Minister's/JPA DG Name6.What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time. What would you contribute to the country7.Which country would you choose to study oversea? Why?8.Why do you think you deserve the scholarship?9.What strength do you have to go study overseas10.What income do you expect when you graduated11.what would you do if JPA does not offer you a scholarship12.name two lines from Rukun Negara13.Talk about a mistake you made and what you learnt from it14.Singing of patriotic song (Keranamu Malaysia, Khidmat Negara