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Rafiq saw an advertisement for Mandarin classes at XYZ Learning Center. He went to XYZ Learning
Center to register his nephew for one of the Mandarin classes as advertised. Unfortunately, his
application was rejected as the class was only open to the Chinese community.

Feeling very disappointed, Rafiq and Husin went to a cinema and bought movie tickets for the movie,
"Jangan Tengok-Tengok". The security guard stopped them halfway. Husin was not allowed to enter the
cinema as he was wearing a sarong. Although Husin told the security guard that the sarong is his
traditional attire according to his faith, he was still refused entry to the cinema by the security guard.

Feeling dejected, both of them decided not to watch the movie but instead ordered their lunch at McDogol,
a fast-food restaurant. While waiting for their meals, both of them lit their cigarettes and started smoking.
A moment later the enforcement officer came and arrested both of them. They were blindfolded and
drove to the nearby police station.

Discuss Rafiq's and Husin's situation from the perspective of justice, freedom and equality. (30 marks)
Nov 2020 (Online Test)
Noura has been working in Fast Forward International Corp. (FFIC) for 10 years. Noura was recently
promoted to a Senior Executive position which offers better salary and benefits. Her new job
responsibilities including meeting with high-profile clients, mostly from overseas. One day, Mr. Russell,
the Head of Marketing Department call her to private meeting attended by another high officer, Miss
Diane.
Mr. Russell informed Noura that she has to meet a client in Singapore which she gladly accepted. Miss
Diane however requested Noura to take off her headscarf (hijab) because the client is known as someone
who doesn’t like a person who is too religious. She even added that nobody will know because the
meeting will be held in Singapore and it will only for this one time. Mr. Russell said that Noura must not
reject the job since it is part of her responsibility and become the first assignment after her promotion.
Rejecting the job will adversely affect her reputation and could be bad for her future career at the
company.
Noura was shocked and felt humiliated. A day after that, Noura confronted the company’s director and
complained about Mr. Russell and Miss Diane action. The director, Mr. Kane became loud and told her
that she has to follow the order and the overseas assignment is a good opportunity for her to get
promotion in the future. In the heated argument, Noura raised the different treatment she get compared
to her colleagues.
Out of frustration, Noura share about her horrible experience in her social media account. That incident
has garnered wide attention from the public and tarnished the company’s reputation. As a consequence,
Noura was requested to write a show cause letter in a week time. Noura responded to the request and
explain among others that she was only exercising her freedom.
Noura was in dilemma. She did not expect such treatment from the company and is contemplating a
legal action against the Fast Forward International Corp.

1) From the above situation, discuss the company’s treatment against Noura.
(10 marks)

2) In your opinion, does the law allow Noura to share her experience online?
(10 marks)
December 2021 (Online Test)
On 5th July 2019, state of Arkansas had passed the new amendment legislation which is the Passport
Act 2019. The new legislation authorizes passport officers to suspend, revoke, reject or accept any
application for Arkansas’ passports.

Carol Lewis, a passport officer made the following decisions:

a) Linda's passport was revoked because she is 70 years old. Carol Lewis considers that her health
record indicates that she is not fit to travel abroad because her doctor has advised her not to
travel for her best interest.

b) An application by Travis for a passport to visit his relatives in United States was rejected on the
ground that he is not an Arkansian.

c) Sherri was prohibited from leaving the country because it was discovered that she has an ongoing
court proceeding.

Analyze the above situation. Critically discuss all the decisions made by Carol Lewis from the perspective
of:

i) Freedom

ii) Equality

(20 Marks)
May 2022 (Online Test)

Miss Moon works as a secretary in a company in Kuala Lumpur. The working environment in her
company was pleasant and staff relationships were good. Things began to change drastically when Mr.
Poyo was appointed as the new Human Resources Manager. One of the changes Mr. Poyo made was
to remove female staff working at the front desk or reception and to place them in enclosed partitions. It
was his view that the presence of the ladies in the office would distract men from performing their work
diligently. In addition, he placed a notice stating that women were no longer allowed to use lipstick or
heavy makeup during office hours. All women in the office also must wear black dress every day and no
other colour are allowed at the office.

Furthermore, Mr. Poyo gave only men in the company a pay rise of 10% of their basic salary. His view
was that the men had heavier burdens to bear as they had to support their respective families. Miss Moon
seeks your advice on behalf of the women in the company as to what may be done regarding the general
situation in the company.

From the above situation:

i) Discuss the company’s treatment against Miss Moon and the women in the company.
ii) Discuss any rights that Miss Moon and the women in the company have.
(20 Marks)