Nation Building in a Plural Society Towards Bangsa Malaysia

Nation Building in a Plural Society Towards Bangsa Malaysia

Author: Norrizan Abd Majid & Sity Daud
Publisher: UKM Press
ISBN: 9789674127756
Weight: 0.3kg
Pages: 230
Year: 2021
Price: RM30

The book examines the role of nation-building in a plural society and its viability to redress the huge challenges of nation formation. It also assesses the impact of key national policies that the government has implemented in the process of nation-building. The book also investigates the understanding of Bangsa Malaysia among various ethnic groups and how it has triggered heated debates and arguments after its introduction. It is evidenced that the notion of Bongo Malaysia has evolved as a catalyst to create competition among the ethnic groups and strengthened the spirit of integration. The spirit of competition should be nurtured since healthy competition would lead to a more comprehensive integration. The book also argues that the understanding of the Constitution will foster good relations and explain why certain affirmative actions need to be taken to ensure fairness and equitable wealth distribution.