Integration And National Unity in Malaysia

Concept of Unity and Integration 

    —National unity generally refers to the uniting of various groups that have different social and cultural backgrounds, mixing into one physical entity. With the social unity, the different groups of people with different culture combine to become one society. 

The unity can also exist in the country is founded upon power sharing, a democratic government , sound economy distribution and cultural tolerance. For example, uniting Sabah, Sarawak and the Peninsula into one country is the effort at achieving national unity.

The concept of integration is actually really wide. It's a process of uniting groups with different backgrounds into one entity bound by common norms, values and interests. With integration, it also give birth to a concept of Plural Society with every group has its own language, culture, religion, values,thinking and way of life.

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia

              

 

Chinese immigrant working as mine workers in Tanah Melayu after migrated by the British from the China mainland during 19th Century.

Meanwhile, Indian immigrant working as rubber tapper in Tanah Melayu.

After the arrival of immigrants from China and India, migrated by the British during 19th century, there is no unity between each of these races as they are placed in different location. For example, the Chinese lives at the town area, the Indian lives at the estate area and the Malay lives in the village area. With these separation, there is no unity nor integration exist under this condition.

With integration and unity, the all the race in Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak can finally interact and communicate with each other and form a peaceful, harmonious and rich in variety of cultures.