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1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Findings 4
3.0 Conclusion 10
Appendix (1 & 2) 12
References 14
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“Malaysians’ Understanding of the OneMalaysia Concept”.
1.0 Introduction
Malaysians, for years have accepted our differences and recognized the
differences as our strength. However, along these times, these differences
have evolute into divisive forces. It has been raised to such extent that we
negotiate for everything, based on race, language and creeds. Instead of
accepting our differences, we have become narrow-minded.
1. Perseverance
2. Acceptance
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1 Malaysia. Bahagian Penerbitan Dasar Negara. (2009). Matlamat
1Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia.
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3. Education
4. Integrity
5. Meritocracy
6. Humility
7. Loyalty
8. Culture of Excellence
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Ten (10) respondents between the ages of 24 to 54 years old from three
(3) main races in Malaysia have been interviewed, based on the standard
questions listed above (see Appendix 2).
2.0 Findings
From the interviews carried out with the ten (10) respondents, we have
noted the following findings:
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Question 2. What does it mean to you?
Question 3. What are the examples of OneMalaysia that you can see
around you?
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The other seven (7) respondents related the OneMalaysia
concept to their surroundings such as workplace,
neighbourhoods, places where they frequent and even food
and festivals.
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must show an example and be willing to come down to the
masses to explain the benefits of unity.
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One (1) respondent blamed it on the existing system which
he believed was too rooted, that hindered the Prime Minister
from moving forward, while four (4) respondents blamed it to
the negative-thinkers and radicals.
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Question 8. Do you know the slogan of OneMalaysia?
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3.0 Conclusion
Unfortunately, after all the efforts that are taken by the Government to
promote the OneMalaysia concept, there are still Malaysians who are
unaware or ignorant of it. This study had successfully identified that, from
a sample of ten (10) respondents selected, one respondent was found to
be unaware of the said concept.
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• More activities that require the participation of all races and walks
of life being organised. Examples are, “Sukan Rakyat”, “Gotong
Royong”, “Rumah Terbuka” tradition and etcetera.
• Malaysians think, speak and act as one. These will create the
feelings of belonging to one country, equally and without
discrimination.
“the premise is that, to have a real unity – people must unite – and
people will only unite under 2 circumstances: the first is, people
unite in a cause that they believe in and the second is, people unite
because of a common enemy / threat”2.
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Minda Cergas. (2009). What will it take to build 1Malaysia. [Online].
Available: http://mindacergas.wordpress.com/. [2009, October 20].
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Appendix 2 – Questionnaires (attached)
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References
Minda Cergas. (2009). What will it take to build 1Malaysia. [Online]. Available:
http://mindacergas.wordpress.com/. [2009, October 20].
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