MECHANISMS TO DEVELOP NATIONAL UNITY IN MALAYSIA

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MECHANISMS TO DEVELOP NATIONAL UNITY IN
MALAYSIA

• GROUP 9

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NATIONAL SERVICE
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HISTORY

• First proposed in late 2001, brought to
  committee the next year and finally brought to
  action in 2003
• The rationale for National Service was to bond
  the youth of Malaysia together and create a
  Malaysian nation, as the problem of racial
  polarisation was found to pervade educational
  institutions in Malaysia.

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BACKGROUND TO THE ETHNIC PROBLEM OF MALAYA

• Under British colonial rule the ethnic Malay
  population was encouraged to concentrate on
  subsistence agriculture, serving in the military,
  or working as civil servants.
• Ethnic Chinese were already present in what is
  now Malaysia and usually worked in the commercial
  sector. More Chinese were brought in to work on
  the rubber plantations and in the tin mines.
• When Chinese were found to be unsuitable for
  this sort of indentured labour, and unwilling to
  work under close supervision, they were replaced
  by Indians.

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• Malaysia still retains a degree of separation in
  the economy. Malays still dominate the government
  and the security forces such as the army and
  police force. The Chinese are mainly focused in
  the private sector. Non-Muslim Indians remain the
  poorest section of Malaysian society.
• This has had an impact on the issue of National
  Service. Some ethnic Malays have not felt they
  can trust the other communities. Many people from
  the other communities are reluctant to serve in a
  Malay-dominated institution like the government
  bureaucracy, defence force and the police force.

http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_National_Se
rvice
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OBJECTIVES OF NS

• Develop a young generation who are patriotic and
  with
• love for their country
• Enhance unity among the multi-racial communities
• in the country
• Instill a spirit of caring and volunteerism
  among society
• Produce an active, intelligent and confident
  generation
• Develop positive characteristics among the
  younger
• generation through good values

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Defence Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak
"This is not a political programme. This is about
nation-building. It is to strengthen national
unity and national integration."
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Najib said Malaysia's programme would differ from
those in other countries, such as neighbouring
Singapore, where military training is part of the
national defence requirements.
"Ours is designed for nation-building, with about
30 percent military and physical components," he
said. Apart from basic military and firearms
training, it will include "patriotic training",
character-building and community service
This would involve learning about the country's
constitution, policies and laws, and working
experience with government agencies and
non-governmental organisations
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MODULES
The program is split into 4 modules Physical
Module - Marching, hand to hand combat, Obstacle
courses, jungle trekking, survival training and
first aid training Nation Building Module
(Kenegaraan) - Classroom based. Nation's history,
sovereignty and dignity, Malaysia and
international affairs, Defence and National
Security and Citizen's responsibility to the
nation
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Character Building Module (Pembinaan Karakter) -
Classroom based. It comprise 2 modules. The first
one, Module A speaks about Bringing Out The Best
In Me while the second module, Module B, relates
to Bringing Out The Best In Others. This
component is experential based and relies on
games and activities as the means of teaching. It
is about instilling good values and
Self-confidence, leadership and self-evaluation.
Community Service Module (Khidmat Komuniti)-
Trainees are sent in groups to places in
surrounding areas to give the trainees a chance
to serve society. This is about building and
restoring public amenities. It also teaches them
environmental restoration and protection as well.
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RUKUN NEGARA
We, the people of Malaysia, pledge our united
efforts to attain these ends, guided by these
principles  Belief in God Loyalty to King
and Country Upholding the Constitution Soverei
gnty of the Law, and Good Behaviour and
Morality
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HISTORY

• Proclaimed on August 31, 1970 by the Yang
  di-Pertuan Agong IV.
• Introduce as to unite all the people and to
  preserve democracy aftermath of May 13, 1969
  racial clashes.

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THE PLEDGE
Our Nation, Malaysia is dedicated to Achieving
a greater unity for all her people maintaining a
democratic way of life creating a just society
in which the wealth of the nation shall be
equitably distributed ensuring a liberal
approach to her rich and diverse cultural
tradition, and building a progressive society
which shall be oriented to modern science and
technology. We, the people of Malaysia, pledge
our united efforts to attain these ends, guided
by these principles  Belief in God Loyalty
to King and Country Upholding the
Constitution Sovereignty of the Law, and Good
Behaviour and Morality
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REVIEW

• Rukun Negara plays a vital role in strengthening
  unity among Malaysians.
• Deputy Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak
  said,
• Mutual tolerance among the people is very much
  needed in a multiracial society like Malaysia

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• In his speech read by Information Minister,
  Dato' Seri Panglima Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir at
  a Rukun Negara Appreciation Ceremony, Dato' Seri
  Najib said,
• The five principles of Rukun Negara have
  strongly bonded the people together. It has been
  and is guiding Malaysians in moving towards
  solidarity

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ISSUE
HONESTLY
Do you know the pledge of Rukun Negara?
When was the last time you recite it?
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According to Information Minister, Dato' Seri
Panglima Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir
from the random study of Malaysians, 100 do not
know what is Rukun Negara
(Utusan Malaysia, January 23, 2006)
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STEP TAKEN

• The Information Ministry has therefore launched
  the "Rukun Negara appreciation campaign"
  throughout the country to revive the spirit of
  Rukun Negara.
• Minister of Information, Dato' Seri Kadir Sheikh
  Fadzir said the Rukun Negara should be practiced
  by all Malaysians as the spirit is fading fast.
• He added that solidarity and political stability
  can be achieved if all the five principles of
  Rukun Negara are adhered to

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In school
our campaign is to revise the philosophical and
ideological of Rukun Negara especially in primary
school. Rukun Negara are able to reduce social
ills, crime and etc among Malaysians especially
students and youth
this campaign also to strengthen the unity among
all races in Malaysia
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CULTURE
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• Malay culture the base of the national culture
• Islam important element in the formulation of
  the national culture
• The Malay culture upholds Islamic values i.e
  integrity, honesty, sincerity and good
  neighbourliness, and especially belief in God.
• Muslims are brothers, while non Muslims are
  respected as neighbours.

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• The Malay culture places high value on courtesy,
  moderation and harmony.
• Harmonious and cordial relations among family
  members, neighbours and community, at national
  and international levels, are necessary to
  promote tolerance and mutual respect for each
  others customs and traditions.

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Inculcating positive cultural values among
Malaysians

• -RMK 9-

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• What step has been taken by the government?
• Through campaign
• BUDI BAHASA BUDAYA KITA
• Helps to inculcate and develop national unity.

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Respect and honour all human beings
irrespective of their religion, colour, race,
sex, language, status, property, birth,
profession/joband so on
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FESTIVALS
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• Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali,
  Christmas, Gawai Day and other auspicious
  occasions are celebrated as important festivals.
  
• The government organised Malaysian Open Houses to
  celebrate festivals.
• These celebrations reflected the spirit of
  national unity and harmony in multicultural
  Malaysia.

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LANGUAGE
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BAHASA MELAYU

• National language of the country.
• Declared the official language in Malaysia in
  1967 following the passing of the National
  Language Act by Parliament.
• The government promotes the use of the national
  language to foster national unity.

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HOW COULD IT BE EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTED?
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• Making the medium of instruction in schools and
  institutions of higher learning in the country,
  besides being the official language in government
  administration.
• HOWEVER.
• The people are free to use their mother tongue
  and other languages.

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Speak in a civilised manner in a language that
is recognised by the society and is commonly
used
Quran (45)
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EDUCATION
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VISION SCHOOLS
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DEFINITION

• Primary schools.
• Concept children learning together within an
  area without regard for race or religion.
• Under this concept, two or three primary schools
  of different streams are placed in the same area.
• Each school will have its own building which can
  be joined to the other schools by a
  link-way.www.kpm.edu.gov (5 April 2005)

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EXAMPLES

• USJ 15 Vision School Complex, Subang Jaya,
  Selangor
• Pundut Vision School Complex, Seri Manjung,
  Perak

• Pekan Baru Vision School Complex, Parit Buntar,
  Perak
• Taman Aman Vision School Complex, Alor Setar,
  Kedah
• Tasik Permai Vision School Complex, Pulau Pinang

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HOW VISION SCHOOL (VS) HELPS IN DEVELOPING
NATIONAL UNITY?

• VS helps to instil the spirit of integration
  among pupils of different streams.
• VS encourages maximum interaction among the
  pupils through the sharing of school facilities
  and implementation of other activities in
  school.
• www.kpm.edu.gov (5 April 2005)

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TEACHERS ROLE
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WHY TEACHERS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

• Spends hours with students in school
• Close with children 2nd after parents
• Influential
• Trusted by students

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HOW TEACHERS CAN HELP IN DEVELOPING NATIONAL
UNITY?

• 1) Encourage cooperation among students.
• Eg Group activities - each group must have mix
  of races.
• 2) Have a good relationships with students
  regards of races - treat all equally.

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• 3) Tell students the uniqueness of each culture.
• Eg food, clothes _at_ dress.
• 4) Show and explain the benefits and importance
  of unity among races and vice versa.
• Eg May 13.

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"And we set you up as nations and tribes so that
you may be able to recognize each other
Quran (4913)
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DISCUSSION

• From your opinion, do you think that
  vernacular schools like Indian and Chinese
  vernacular schools, contribute to the disunity
  among Malaysian citizens?

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Bibliography

• WORLD WIDE WEB
• http//english.islamway.com/bindex.php?sectionfilt
  eredarticleid271
• http//kpm.edu.gov
• http//www.parlimen.gov.my/opindexbi/pdf/OPDR22062
  005.pdf
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_National_Se
  rvice
• http//besonline.rtm.net.my
• http//www.epu.jpm.my/rm9/english/Chapter23.pdf.
• ARTICLES
• Utusan Malaysia, January 23, 2006

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GROUP MEMBERS

• Siti Hafiza Samsuddin
• Norhafizah Hanoom bt Ahmad Azman Khan
• Fatimah Mohd Zain