English Essentials Vol 33

Topic covered in the Issue

1.0 The Founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

– Introduction
– History of ASEAN
– Aims and Purposes – Fundamental Principles
– The ASEAN Community
– Conclusion
– Vocabulary – Meaning of words from the text (English to Malay).

2.0 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC): An Opportunity or a Threat?

– Introduction
– Ignorance
– Are We Alone in the Boat of Ignorance?
– The ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint
– What can ASEAN Economic Community Offer? * The Benefits
– AEC and the Unfounded Fear.
– AEC and the Challenges Ahead
– Conclusion – Moving Beyond 2015.
– Reading Responses (Higher Order Thinking Questions)
– Vocabulary – Meaning of words from the text (English to Malay).

3.0 The 2015 Federal Budget

A Snapshot
2015 Budget Allocation
The People’s Economy and Strategies
Key Elements of the 2015 Budget
Conclusion
Reading Responses (Higher Order Thinking Questions)

Back Cover – Signatories to the Bangkok Declaration