LAN 1003:

MALAYSIAN STUDIES
CHAPTER 3:
MULTI-RACIAL SOCIETY
OF MALAYSIA

3.3:
NATIONAL INTEGRATION
NATIONAL INTEGRATION
Integration is the biggest problem.
Differences between the races can create tensions
& jeopardize the safety of the country.
The 13
th
May 1969 Event is viewed by a lot as the
peak of manifestation of national integration
problems.
Riots between races caused tension.
Since then, Government has given priority to
national integration in the policies executed.
NATIONAL INTEGRATION
Integration problems have started since the British
colonization period.
Divided & ruled policies to split races according to
space & functions.
Space = 3 major races placed in 3 different places.
a) Malays - in rural areas such as the villages
(kampung).
b) Chinese tin mines and commerce development.
c) Indians - in rubber estates.
NATIONAL INTEGRATION
Functions = functions of each race.
a) Malays - allowed to be involved in peasantry
activities especially traditional agriculture and
fishing.
b) Chinese - articled as miners and businessman.
c) Indians - were seen as estate laborers.
Differences in space & functions cause the 3 main
races to split and have a minimum contact.
After the 13 May 1969 Events, serious effort has
been taken to achieve the objective.