Eep Modul 2032 Final

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EMPLOYABILITY AND ENHANCEMENT

PROGRAMME (EEP)

LIVING IN THE MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY

(EEP 2032)

Authors

Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Abdul Aziz

Prof. Madya Dr Rohana Yusof

Prof. Madya Dr Rohani Abdul Ghani

En Mohd Ainuddin Iskandar Lee

En Muhammad Fuad Othman

Dr. R. Sivaperegasam P. Rajanthiran

Dr. Ismail Yusoff

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Introduction

To date, Malaysia comprised of three main ethnic communities, namely Malays and

Bumiputeras or “sons of the soil”, Chinese and Indians. The Malays were regarded by the

British colonial rule as the “the sons of the soil”. Malaya achieved its independence on 31

August 1957 and on 16 September 1963 Sarawak and Sabah joined in and the country

became known as Malaysia. The formation of Malaysia makes the ethnic composition

multi-varied – which include among others, the Iban, Kadazan, Dayak, Melanau, Bidayuh

and others. Since independence, Malaysia embarked on building ties with her neighbours,

hence the formation of ASEAN. Prior to the emergence of the concept of Globalization,

Malaysia had already been involved at the world stage, through United Nation,

Commonwealth and many other organizations. In fact, Malaysia is known as a country

which embraces multi-cultural elements, and had proven to be a peaceful country despite

its diversity.

Objectives

The main objective of this module is to enhance unity among the ethnic communities,

through the followings:

a) Understand the nature of the ethnic composition of Malaysian society.

b) Understand the relationship of each ethnic community to the progress thus far

achieved by the country.

c) Able to describe the relationship of Malaysia with the neighbouring countries.

d) Able to strengthen social cohesion amongst the Malaysian multi-ethnic society.

e) Able to know the social etiquette of the Malays and the Indigenous people of

Malaysia

f) Able to know the social etiquette of the Chinese people of Malaysia.

g) Able to know the social etiquette of the Indian people of Malaysia.

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The Module

Students have to read and digest the following speeches delivered by the Prime Minister

of Malaysia on multi-ethnicity, multi-cultural, multi-religious etc. The core values in

multi-ethnic community are tolerance, understanding and acceptance. Having digested

the articles, students will have to discuss in their EEP sessions based on the questions

posed by the facilitator.

The selected speeches from:

a) Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra (1955-1970) on “A Place In the Sun For Everyone”.

b) Tun Abdul Razak Hussein (1970 – 1976) on “The Richness of Multi-racial

Cultural Heritage”.

c) Tun Hussein Onn (1976 – 1981) on “Malaysia A True Friends of All Its

Neighbors”.

d) Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (1981- 2003) on “Ethnic Relations and Nation

Building” & “A United Malaysian Nation By The Year 2020”.

e) Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003-2009) on “The Challenges of Multiethnic

and Multicultural Societies”.

f) Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak (2009 – 20..) on “Values of 1Malaysia”

Workshops with the facilitators

Workshops will be held with all the facilitators to discuss the proposed questions for each

of the above articles. Students must be able to grasp certain concepts during discussion.

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ACTIVITY ONE

A PLACE IN THE SUN FOR EVERYONE

Objective

1. Apply the existing knowledge to explain in general the nature of Malaysian

society.

2. Communicate their ethnic identity in term of ethnicity and race.

3. Respond and adapt to the existing situations and be capable to adjust one’s

thought and feeling to the need for national unity.

Learning Outcome

1. Students know in general the nature of Malaysian society

2. Students know the meaning of the term ethnicity and race

3. Students know how to adjust one’s thought and feeling to the need for national

unity

Duration

1. Each member in the group will have to explain the general view of Malaysian

society (2 minutes X 10 = 20 minutes).

2. Each member in the group will have to communicate their social background in

term of ethnicity (race, religion, culture) and why he is in Malaysia today (3

minutes X 10 = 30 minutes).

3. Each person will have to find a partner, they will be asked to find a suitable place

in the room, to discuss in private about their feeling towards other ethnic (10

minutes).

4. The facilitator will gather all students and he will explain the general concepts of

– multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious (20-30 minutes).

5. Question and answer for 20-30 minutes on the feeling of the members of the

group towards each other (A and B, A will have to explain to the group about B,

vice-versa).

Materials

1. A piece of paper and pencil.

2. A white board or flip-chart.

How to conduct

1. Students will have to sit in U-curve position facing the facilitator.

2. Possibly one next to the other according to ethnic.

The focus of the discussion

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1. Concepts of multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious were not chosen by

us, but were destined to us as individual.

Rationale

1. Race and ethnic of a person were destined and cannot be chosen.

2. In reality, there is no single nation in this world which is mono-ethnic.

3. But, our given situation is an asset, because we could get to know one another.

Skills

1. Ability to communicate in simple English about his/ her self.

2. Ability to relate his/ her conditions to the contexts of Malaysian historical past.

Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Historical faith

Philosophy

1. By knowing the condition of oneself in the context of Malaysia will enhance the

feeling of solidarity.

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ACTIVITY TWO

THE RICHNESS OF MULTI-CULTURAL HERITAGE

Objective

1. Communicate the general nature of Malaysian cultural heritage derived from the

multi-racial nature of Malaysian society.

2. Apply own understanding of the ethnic cultural heritage.

3. Respond and adapt to the existing situations and be capable to accept and

appreciate the differences.

Learning Outcome

1. Students would be able to communicate and understand the general nature of

Malaysian cultural heritage

2. Students would be able to respond and adapt, as well as accept and appreciate the

differences

Duration

1. Each member in the group will have to explain the general view of Malaysian

society (2 minutes X 10 = 20 minutes).

2. Each member in the group will have to communicate their social background in

term of ethnicity (race, religion, culture) and why he is in Malaysia today (3


3. Each person will have to find a partner, they will be asked to find a suitable place

in the room, to discuss in private about their feeling towards other ethnic (10

minutes).


– multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious (20-30 minutes).

5. Question and answer for 20-30 minutes on the feeling of the members of the

group towards each other (A and B, A will have to explain to the group about B,

vice-versa).

Materials



How to conduct



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1. Concepts of multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious were not chosen by

us, but were destined to us as individual.

Rationale

1. Race and ethnic of a person were destined and cannot be chosen.

2. In reality, there is no single nation in this world which is mono-ethnic.

3. But, our given situation is an asset, because we could get to know one another.

Skills

1. Ability to communicate in simple English about his/ her self.

2. Ability to relate his/ her conditions to the contexts of Malaysian historical past.

Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Historical faith

Philosophy

1. By knowing the condition of oneself in the context of Malaysia will enhance the

feeling of solidarity.

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ACTIVITY THREE

MALAYSIA A TRUE FRIENDS OF ALL ITS NEIGHBOURS

Objective

1. Observe the role of Malaysia in relation to its neighbours (Indonesia, Thailand,

Singapore, Manila, Brunei and other countries).

2. Observe the role of Malaysia in relation to organizations such as ASEAN, NAM,

OIC, SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION etc.

3. Apply knowledge of laymen in international relations – why we need those

organizations & why the organizations need Malaysia?

4. Respond and adapt to the existing situations and understand the role of Malaysia

in an international arena.

Learning Outcome

1. Students would be able to observe the role of Malaysia in relation to its

neighbours

2. Students would be able to understand the role of Malaysia in an international

arena

Duration

1. Each member in the group will have to explain the general view of Malaysia’s

foreign relations (2 minutes X 10 = 20 minutes).

2. Each member in the group will have to communicate their understanding as to

why Malaysia played an important role at the international arenas (3 minutes X 10

= 30 minutes).

3. Three persons in a group to discuss the benefits derived from good foreign

relations (10 minutes).


“Malaysia as friends of all its neighbours” & “Prosper Thy Neighbours”. During

the deliberations, questions will be asked to individuals as to what the benefits

would be (60 minutes).

Materials



3. Books published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4. Newspaper reports on issues in the neighbouring countries

How to conduct

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1.Concepts of multi-racial in the contexts of Malaysia’s neighbours.

2. Neighbours as a source of Malaysia’s stability.

Rationale

1. The neighbouring countries were our true friends and interactions with them

could enhance our economic prosperity.

Skills

1. Ability to communicate in simple English about his/ her own thought on the role

of Malaysia on the international stage.

Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Appreciate

5. Obedience

6. Global Players

Philosophy

1. By knowing the different cultural traditions existed in the neighbouring country

one could appreciate the differences.

2. The differences could be regarded as an opportunity to deepen our understanding

on the beauty of various traditions.

3. Malaysia is truly Asia.

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ACTIVITY FOUR

FROM SOCIAL COHESION TO A UNITED MALAYSIAN NATION BY 2020

Objective

1. Apply the existing knowledge to explain the evolution of ethnic relations since

independence on 31 August 1957.

2. Observe the importance of unity among the ethnic communities for the well being

of all Malaysians.

3. Respond and adapt to the existing situations and emulate with deep feeling the

inner meaning of “unity in diversity” and apply it in their everyday life

Learning Outcome

1. Students would be able to apply the existing knowledge to explain the evolution

of ethnic relations since independence

2. Students would be able to observe the importance of unity among the various

multi-ethnic communities

3. Students are able to respond and adapt, to the meaning of “unity in diversity”

Duration

1. Each member in the group will have to explain the general view of Malaysia’s

aim of forming a single identity known as “Bangsa Malaysia” (2 minutes X 10 =

20 minutes).


why Malaysia needs to be portrayed as a single identity despite the differences (3


3. Three persons in a group to discuss the benefits derived from good relations

between the ethnic communities (10 minutes).


“Unity in Diversity”, “Bangsa Malaysia”, “Development According to Our Own

Mould.” During deliberations, the facilitator will pose questions to the students,

students will have to participate actively (60 minutes).

Materials



3. Books and speeches written by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on “The Way Forward”

and etc.

4. Newspaper reports on issues related to the debate on the future of Malaysian as a

whole.

How to conduct

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1. Concepts of “Bangsa Malaysia”.

2. “Unity in Diversity” as practiced by all Malaysia’s Prime Minister.

Rationale

1. Our neighbour irrespective of ethnic origins is our immediate relatives.

2. Each ethnic community has contributed to our well being.

Skills

1. Ability to communicate in English about his/ her own thought on the role of

Malaysian in forging ahead for the stability of the nation.

Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Appreciate

5. Obedience

6. Global Players

7. Readiness

8. Culture of Excellence

9. Rational

10. Progressive

Philosophy

1. Readiness to accept diversity as a source of strength for the nation.

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ACTIVITY FIVE

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE OF THE MALAYS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Objective

1. Apply the existing knowledge to explain the social etiquette of the Malays and

indigenous people

2. Able to respect the various cultures, beliefs, taboos, and folklores of the Malays

and the indigenous people


inner meaning of “unity in diversity”.

Learning Outcome

1. Students would be able to apply the existing knowledge to explain the social

etiquette of the Malays and indigenous people

2. Students would be able to respect the way of life of the Malays and the

indigenous people

3. Students would be able to respond and adapt, as well as emulate the meaning of

“unity in diversity” and apply it in their everyday life

Duration

1. Each member in the group will have to explain the general view of the current

events that could threaten stability in the country (5 minutes X 10 = 50minutes).


why ethnic tensions happened in the country despite all the efforts of national

unity campaign (5 minutes X 10 = 50 minutes).

3. Three persons in a group to discuss the shortcomings of the development

programs that have caused bitter feeling in certain quarters of the community (20

minutes).

Materials



3. Books and speeches written by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on “The Way Forward”

and etc.

4. Newspaper reports on issues related to the debate on the events that have

threatened the stability enjoyed by Malaysian.

How to conduct


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Rationale



Skills

1. Ability to communicate in English about his/ her own thought on the role of each

Malaysian in forging ahead the stability of the nation.

Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Appreciate

5. Obedience

6. Global Players

7. Readiness


9. Rational

10. Progressive

11. Leadership

12. Humility

13. Loyalty

14. Education

Philosophy


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ACTIVITY SIX

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA

Objective

1. Apply the existing knowledge to explain the social etiquette of the Chinese

people.

2. Able to respect the various cultures, beliefs, taboos, and folklores of the Chinese

people.


inner meaning of “unity in diversity”.

Learning Outcome


etiquette of the Chinese people

2. Students would be able to respect the way of life of the Chinese people


“unity in diversity” and apply it in their everyday life

Duration


events that could further strengthen our stability (5 minutes X 10 = 50 minutes).


why we need the concept of social etiquette (5 minutes X 10 = 50 minutes).

3. Three persons in a group to discuss the strategies to emulate the spirit of social

etiquette (20 minutes).

Materials



3. Books and speeches written by Dato’ Seri Najib on “1Malaysia” and “New

Economic Model” etc.

4. Newspaper reports on issues related to the debate on “New Economic Model”

How to conduct



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Rationale



Skills



Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Appreciate

5. Obedience

6. Global Players

7. Readiness


9. Rational

10. Progressive

11. Leadership

12. Humility

13. Loyalty

14. Education

Values of 1 Malaysia


2. Perseverance

3. Humility

4. Acceptance

5. Loyalty

6. Meritocracy

7. Education

8. Integrity

Philosophy


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ACTIVITY SEVEN

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA

Objective

1. Apply the existing knowledge to explain the social etiquette of the Indian people.

2. Able to respect the various cultures, beliefs, taboos, and folklores of the Indian

people.


inner meaning of “unity in diversity” and apply it in their everyday life.

Learning Outcome


etiquette of the Indian people

2. Students would be able to respect the way of life of the Indian people


“unity in diversity” in their everyday life

Duration


events that could further strengthen our stability (5 minutes X 10 = 50 minutes).


why we need the concept of social etiquette (5 minutes X 10 = 50 minutes).

3. Three persons in a group to discuss the strategies to emulate the spirit of social

etiquette (20 minutes).

Materials



1. Books and speeches written by Dato’ Seri Najib on “1Malaysia” and “New

Economic Model” etc.

2. Newspaper reports on issues related to the debate on culture, etc.

How to conduct




1. New Prime Minister New Concept of National Unity.


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Rationale



Skills



Values

1. Understanding

2. Acceptance

3. Tolerance

4. Appreciate

5. Obedience

6. Global Players

7. Readiness


9. Rational

10. Progressive

11. Leadership

12. Humility

13. Loyalty

14. Education

Values of 1 Malaysia


2. Perseverance

3. Humility

4. Acceptance

5. Loyalty

6. Meritocracy

7. Education

8. Integrity

Philosophy


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