Open AccessTHE INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION ON ETHNIC DIVERSITY BEFORE AND AFTER INDEPENDENCE IN MALAYSIA
Author(s) -
Sharifah Darmia Sharif Adam,
Irma Wani Othman,
Jais Abdul Hamid,
Mohd Sohaimi Esa,
Romzi Ationg,
Budi Anto Mohd Tamring
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of law, government and communication
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0128-1763
DOI - 10.35631/ijlgc.623005
Subject(s) - ethnic group , malay , harmony (color) , independence (probability theory) , cultural diversity , indigenous , political science , sociology , public relations , gender studies , social science , law , art , ecology , philosophy , linguistics , statistics , mathematics , visual arts , biology
This article discusses the influence of education on ethnic diversity in Malaysia. Malaysia is known for its unique society that is made up of various ethnic groups such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Sabah, and Sarawak indigenous ethnic groups and many other ethnic groups. Each ethnic group has its own cultural practices, traditional customs, religious beliefs, and language but everyone can live in a harmony. In other words, ethnic diversity and cultural differences are not an obstacle to the plural society in this country to live together peacefully. Among the efforts made to create such an atmosphere is through the education system which plays an important role in instilling the spirit of nationalism and love of country. However, the effort to make Malaysia a country society that is united through the education system is not as easy as expected. There are challenges that need to be faced. Therefore, this article is focused to discuss what is the influence of education and what are the challenges faced in creating an education system that serves as an agent of community unification in the country. The study of this article was made using a qualitative analysis approach and using archival research methods as well as library research to obtain research information sources. This study will produce an analysis that can be used as a reference to improve or formulate better policies, especially in matters that benefit the efforts to strengthen harmonious inter-ethnic relations in Malaysia.