the importance of National Service in promoting patriotism and unity among the different races in malaysia?
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firstly i want to tell you that i had participate in that program.for me i think it give benifit to me as i had improve my self.there were a special course on how to improve yourself.but in the course of promoting patriotism i think it`s failed because the course is just tooo boring and the participants doesn`t really want to participate.but NS also had strengthen the unity between the races as i had learned other races cultures a bit....
738756
self dicipline and respect for others and themselves,,,bring back national service
419777
i got some info from google. i used the malay version of google and found some. i typed in pendudukan jepun di malaysia and came out the topic. one of it there, it's called parti komunis malaya-wikipedia or something like that. there's where i found most of my info.. at the botton of the page there's a new link or something saying sejarah pendaratan jepun or maybe other things. i'm doing this topic too and i think the whole malaysia is doing the same topic.
363824
Alamak senang je ni...Informasi gini mungkin susah dicari dalam internet... ur best bet is to go to the national library...get some political books by the tunku or mahathir...give some examples of other countries in the world...n fire away...
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Personally, I subscribe to the wonderful dictum of the very witty Dr. Johnson: "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."  (Honorable mention to Bertrand Russell's "patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons.")  I have the utmost loyalty to my personal values, among which a commitment to the idea that human dignity is universal is quite prominent.  I contribute as much as possible to improving my local community, but this is not out of a sense of fanatical preference: rather, it is the result of the fact that I can more efficiently maximize the results of my efforts at a local level than at a global one.\n\n----------\n\nAs for your question, I think it may have radically different answers depending on what social group you talk about.  Most Mexican people are quite nationalistic, just like most American people are (and I do not mean this as a compliment).  Guatemala is a country that has been utterly divided by a civil war that killed close to 200,000 people, mostly indigenous people, and those divisions make it a country in which there is less of a sense of national identity.
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The independence of Malaysia is different from much of the independence of other countries. What makes it so different? It is a peaceful independence achieved by holding talks with the British. No other country has ever done that before Malaysia. Addtionally, the Malaysian independence was realised by three people with different culture and religion. It is amazing how independence was gained that way. On the glorious day of 31 August 1957, Allahyarham Tunku Abdul Rahman proudly declared the independence of Malaya (now Malaysia) by shouting out “Merdeka” seven times at the Merdeka Stadium.\n\nSince that day onwards, the people of Malaysia promised to renew the political, economical and social structure in order to reduce the gap among the society. It is no easy job as there are many challenges ahead. The independence became unstable when the 13 May tragedy occured, caused by racial conflicts. Fortunately, the problem was overcomed immediately, ensuring the independence is unjeopardised. Measures are taken but success comes from individuals. How one acts can affect the whole nation.
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OFFICIAL NAME:\nMalaysia \n\nGeography\nArea: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico. \nCities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur. Other cities--Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Johor Baru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Alor Setar, Shah Alam, Miri.\nTerrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. The South China Sea separates peninsular Malaysia from East Malaysia on Borneo (400 mi.).\nClimate: Tropical. \n\nPeople \nNationality: Noun and adjective--Malaysian(s).\nPopulation (2004): 25.6 million.\nAnnual growth rate: 2.4%.\nEthnic groups: Malay 50.8%, Chinese 23.8%, Indigenous 10.9%, Indian 7.1%, non-Malaysian citizens 6.8 %, others 0.6%.\nReligions: Islam (60.4%), Buddhism (19.2%), Christianity (9.1%), Hinduism (6.3%),Confucianism (2.6%), Animism (0.8%), others (including Taoism, Sikhism, Baha'i faith -- 0.4%), none (2.8%).\nLanguages: Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin Chinese, English, Tamil, indigenous.\nEducation: Years compulsory--9. Attendance--98.5% (primary), 82% (secondary). Literacy (2002)--95%.\nHealth: Infant mortality rate (2003)--5.8 /1,000. Life expectancy (2003)--female 75.5 yrs., male 71.0 yrs.\nWork force (10.6 million, 2003): Manufacturing 29.1%; other services--28.2%;; agriculture--13.8%; government services—9.8%; construction--7.6%; finance--6.4%; transportation and communications--5.2%; mining and petroleum--0.4%. \n\n\nGovernment \nType: Federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch. Independence: August 31, 1957. (Malaya, which is now peninsular Malaysia, became independent in 1957. In 1963 Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore formed Malaysia. Singapore became an independent country in 1965.).\nConstitution: 1957.\nSubdivisions: 13 states and three federal territories (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan Island, Putrajaya federal administrative territory). Each state has an assembly and government headed by a chief minister. Nine of these states have hereditary rulers, generally titled "sultans," while the remaining four have appointed governors in counterpart positions.\nBranches: Executive--Yang di-Pertuan Agong ("paramount ruler," who is head of state and customarily referred to as the king and has ceremonial duties), prime minister (head of government), cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament, comprising 70-member Senate (26 elected by the 13 state assemblies, 44 appointed by the king on the prime minister's recommendation) and 219-member House of Representatives (elected from single-member districts). Judicial--Federal Court, Court of Appeals, high courts, session's courts, magistrate's courts, and juvenile courts. Shariah courts hear cases on certain matters involving Muslims only. \nPolitical parties: Barisan Nasional (National Front)--a coalition comprising the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and 13 other parties, most of which are ethnically based; Democratic Action Party (DAP); Parti Islam se Malaysia (PAS); Parti KeADILan Rakyat. There are more than 30 registered political parties, including the foregoing, not all of which are represented in the federal parliament. \nSuffrage: Universal adult (voting age 21). \n\nEconomy (2003) \nGNP: $111.3 billion.\nAnnual real GDP growth rate: 7.1%.\nPer capita (GDP) income: $4,352.\nNatural resources: Petroleum, liquefied natural gas (LNG), tin, minerals. Agriculture: Products--palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa, rice, tropical fruit, fish, coconut.\nIndustry: Types--electronics, electrical products, chemicals, food and beverages, metal and machine products, apparel.\nTrade: Merchandise exports--$127.0 billion: electronics, electrical products, palm oil, petroleum, liquid natural gas, apparel, timber and logs, plywood and veneer, natural rubber. Major markets--U.S. 18%, Singapore 15.0%, Japan 10.9%. Merchandise imports--$ 99.2 billion: machinery, chemicals, manufactured goods, fuels, and lubricants. Major suppliers--U.S. 15%, Japan 15%, Singapore 11%. \n\n\nPEOPLE\nMalaysia's populat
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No. Nationalism itself will get outdated when humans become responsible and honest. After all when it comes to making money, how many people are concerned about nationalism? Money is the only religion that has no division of races, nations or even notions! Even religion and its development needs helluva lot of money. Communism was born for equitable distribution of money - to make the poor rich and rich the poor (equitable!!). Unfortunately, they did not have a proper capitalistic calculator and results were terrible - everyone except the accountants(members of the politbureau) became poor! Do you think people from those communist countries die for nationalism?? They are trying to run away to find jobs and money - so much for nationalism. So where is the question of good nationalism?
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While I like the idea of compulsory service in order to earn full citizenship, it should not be limited to military service.  Service to ones country can include, peace corp, volunteer work in under privilege communities, or dozens of other things.  Not everyone should be a soldier, but working in some capacity to make your country a better place to be should be required.
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try this\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sijil_Tinggi_Pelajaran_Malaysia
500880
I am malaysia and i'm sure i know about my country but for me, malaysian should not answer this question. Let non-malaysian answer it bcoz if malaysian answer it, it will be unfair ( u ll say malaysia is nice, beautiful and so on ) but it meaningful if non-msian answer it. But for me, Malaysia is the best country and if i can born again, i still choose malaysia.
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Based on the mindset of many now, Malaysia will be just trudging along, not keeping up with the rest of the world.  There needs to be a complete change of mindset.  I'm not saying abandon the traditional ways.  No...tradition needs to live on.  But Malaysians have to:\n\n1. let go of government handouts\n2. stop playing "know someone high up" to get things done\n3. the culture of bribing and corruption (not that prevalant, but enough to discourage people from actually providing a service they are tasked to give)\n4. realize that they really can do it...Malaysia Boleh!\n\nThe familiar saying...first class facilities but third class mentality....this has to go.  Manners, social habits, general cleanliness...all has to get better.  \n\nPlenty of Malaysians are doing the right thing, but collectively, lots more to do (without becoming overly competitive, unlike some people, nudge nudge).\n\nMalaysia has tremendous potential, because at the core, the people are good and have tremendous pride in themselves.  They are beautiful and gracious.
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I think pakistani nation is a brave nation in the world because they dont have too much resources but still are competing in the world market and society. The matter of health and other social services is a concern in Pakistan but that nation has made a remarkable progress and is still on the graph of progress and development. \nAlthough that nation has no. of challenges that are alarming like the difference of life in urban and rural areas and the law and order situation ..... but i hape that the people of Pakistan have a power and capability to overcome these problems.
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Religion used to be the number one cause, but now I think it's more likely National interest, i.e. protecting ones resources (oil etc), or political reasons, or simply a desire to divert attention from problems at home - a successful war will always instill a sense of national pride e.g. the UK went to war with Argentina in the 1980's and that created an immense sense of National Pride and won an election for the Conservatives, while at home unemployment was rising etc.
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It is something that is an important part of a culture, and important to the foundation or stabilization of the country/peoples of any one location. May things can be selected such as a church. see link for example\n\nhttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2003/07/22/oped/verna.mamicpic.alih.bod.member.and.treasurer.siquijor.heritage.foundation.inc..html
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Tunku Abdul Rahman is known as the Father of Independence, for his contributions and sacrifices in bringing the country from colonialism to independence. He became the first prime minister of the Federation of Malaya from 1957 to1963, and of Malaysia from 1963 to 1970.
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"ince Malaysia gained independence, there have been significant differences in the social standing of the three main ethnic groups—indigenous bumiputras (mostly Malays), ethnic Chinese, and Indians. Many of these differences are holdovers from the colonial period. While Malays have traditionally predominated in politics and government, ethnic Chinese and Indians have been disproportionately successful in the economy. The incidence of poverty is significantly higher in rural areas, where the majority of bumiputras live. Bumiputras generally work as laborers on estate farms, raise crops on small plots, or practice subsistence agriculture (farming to meet family or village needs rather than for profit). In general, ethnic Chinese have played the major role in both the rural and urban sectors of the economy, and this has been an issue of contention for many bumiputras. ..."