MPU3323 – Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia

Trimester 1, 2020/2021
MOOC Activity 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to Multi-cultures

Malaysia Cultural Assumption (Individual Assignment)

1. From the MOOC video, you learnt about Malaysia Cultural Assumption such as more
harmony than control of the environment, more religious than secular and so forth.
2. Please choose any picture/video from social media that represent any of the Malaysia
Cultural Assumption. Please write simple explanation of the picture/video in relation to
Malaysia Cultural Assumption.
3. Turn in your answer in the form of Slide presentation (1 slide only).
4. Refer to below as an example;

More religious than secular: The picture shows the invitation of event that include
recitation of al-Qur’an to shows gratitude to the religion. Many events in Malaysia such as
wedding will include recital of prayer as part of the ceremony.