Role Of Multiculturalism In Malaysia

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Malaysia is regarded one of the most plural countries in Southeast Asia. The plurality and the diversified nature of the society and the ability to live in relative peace and harmony make it possible to speak about Malaysia 's experience of multiculturalism and co-existence.It also traces some of the possible factors that are helping to shape the present generation outlook towards multiculturalism.Malaysia comprise three main ethnic groups proportion. In Malaysia, 50.4% of the population is Malay, 23.7% Chinese, 11% indigenous peoples, 7.1% Indian, and 7.8% other races. There are also many ways to nurture and cherish the harmony between multi ethnic in our country.Firstly,seeds of unity must be sow in the children’s heart in schools. In the context of education, for example, focus on national unity had always been the priority in encouraging interaction and promoting goodwill and harmony within the school community. The idea is to ensure students begin mingling at an early age. In fostering tolerance and acceptance and moulding civic and national consciousness, the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, has lined up various programmes and activities. The use of the Malay language or Bahasa Malaysia as the national language, the Education Ministry’s Student Integration Programme for Unity, participation in multicultural performances, expos and exhibitions, and having more teachers of various races attached to national schools reflect genuine efforts towards sowing

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