1. Identify the special governmental human development programme.

2. Discuss Malaysia’s role and emphasis on the development of knowledge

1. Chapter 15 deals with efforts to developed a balanced Malaysian society.

2. In the past 30 years Malaysia experienced rapid economic development – KLCC Twin Towers, KLIA,Penang Bridge and KOMTAR.

3. Malaysia encountered social problems – decline of family values, increase in drug addictions and HIV/AIDS.

4. This urged the govt. to emphasise on human development and the target group is the youths.

5. The aim is to produce a developed and modern society with strong spiritual values and able to withstand any challenges both physically and mentally.