Malaysia’s population is made up of various

ethnics, race, religion, language and culture.

In a multi-ethnic society, integration is

important to ensure peace and harmony of a

nation.

Malaysia’s nationalism is needed to unite the

nation.

A process that unites the whole society and

nation to form a unique identity and value

that is translated into a feeling of love and

pride of the country.

A process to form a national identity among

groups that are separated by culture, social

and location in a political unit.

The effort to reduce the huge disparity in

the economic and social achievements

between the developed and under developed

regions.

Example: Regional integration between

Sabah & Sarawak with the Malaysian

Peninsula, and the East Coast with the West

Coast of the Malaysian Peninsula.

Equal distribution in terms of income, basic

amenities, education, health facilities,

housing and job opportunities.

The efforts to minimize the economic

disparity between different ethnics.

The five year development plan and the

government policies were enacted to develop

and economic balance between the races

and reduce the occupation based racial

identity.

Efforts to form a national culture by

adapting oneself to the cultural

elements of other ethnics while trying

to minimize one’s different identity.

Example: The baba-Nyonya community

in Melaka would visit their non Malay

friends during their festivals & the non

Malays accepting the Malays’ dressing

customs and food.

Must be founded upon the cultures of the

region’s indigenous people.

Accept other suitable cultural elements.

Islam is the most important aspect in

developing the national culture.

The efforts to integrate the Malaysian people

through various social programs like sports,

education, housing and health.

The establish a national education system

that is ideal intellectually, physically and

spiritually.

Efforts to unite the people by cooperating

and dividing the political authorities.

Respecting and consenting other ethnic’s

opinions even if they are different from their

own ethnics beliefs and stands.

The nations’ top leadership is made up of

leaders from various ethnics.

Political parties could merge even if they

embody different ideologies.

Government Policies – National Ideology,

DEB, National Unity Department, etc.

Community’s Role –Rukun Tetangga, Rumah

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NGO’S Role – rakan cop, SUHAKAM, ALIRAN