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Explore the significance of Malaysian Constitution in ethnic relations, historical background, key elements, and the special position of Malay and native communities. Learn about the formation and essence of the constitutional laws.
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UHM2022 ETHNIC RELATIONSCONSTITUTION OF MALAYSIAIN ETHNIC RELATIONS CONTEXT GROUP 3
MEANING… CONSTITUTION = LAWS CONSTITUTION OF MALAYSIA??
HISTORY… WORLD WAR II Malayan union parti perikatan
MALAYSIA CONSTITUTION • Executive • Legislative • Judicial • The position of Islam • Citizenship • National language • The special position of Malay and native of Sabah and Sarawak Malaysia constitution is a written constitution. Contain 15 section, 183 items and 13 tables. Involving:
ELEMENTS OF MALAYSIA CONSTITUTION • Create a Malaysian identity • promote understanding of various races toward unity. • These element protected under the Sedition Act
Malaysian constitutional include: Monarchy Religion Special position of Malay and native of Sabah and Sarawak Language
Special Position of Malays & Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Privileges ->position in public service ->scholarship ->education ->business ->other special facilities are provided.
Who is a Malay ? -> typically speak in Malay -> embrace Islam -> adopt Malay customs Bumiputera in Sabah and Sarawak are all native tribes / natives of Sabah
Rational of Article 153 Special Position of Malays and the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak => Taken into consideration: understanding spirit, tolerance, sharing power and sacrifice among Malay and non-Malay Formulation of Constitution The essence of the social contract 3 particular matters discussed in Article 153 Education Economy Public service