Studying in Malaysia

Malaysia offers world-class educational opportunities to students, with a wide choice in terms of qualifications, courses, institutions and locations. Language is not a barrier as the medium of instruction is in English. Together with the high education standards applied to academic institutions that cater to international students, Malaysia is able to meet the discerning needs of the international student market.

The establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Higher Education in 2004 is further proof of the Government’s commitment towards higher education. The ministry has also set up education promotion centres overseas in Vietnam, China, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.

In 2007, there were 47,928 international students enrolled at various public and private institutions of higher learning. The largest number of students is from Indonesia (8,454), followed by China (6,468) and Iran (3,678). Malaysia also receives students from Japan, Mauritius, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and India, among others. The large number of international student population in Malaysia points to the growing confidence and recognition of the market towards Malaysia as the ideal destination to acquire academic qualifications.

Malaysia has established 17 public educational institutions (which include an International Islamic University), 21 private universities, 5 foreign university branch campuses, more than 500 private colleges, as well as 32 international schools and 14 expatriate schools for local as well as international academic needs.

Malaysia offers a wide range of courses for study. Among them are English language courses, degrees in Business Administration, Engineering, Medicine, Tourism and Mass Communications. A growing number of institutions are also offering programmes such as film studies, advertising, graphic design, music, theatre, fine art and fashion. These programmes are all taught by highly qualified teaching staff at academic institutions that boast of excellent student facilities.

Many factors are considered before making the ultimate and important decision on where to pursue one’s studies. Such factors range from basic comforts (weather, culture and food) to more important issues (safety, cost of living and accreditation of educational institutions). Malaysia rates highly in the following areas:

Quality education: Malaysian educational institutions offer courses of high standards that are on par with those offered in Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (under the Ministry of Higher Education) monitors the courses offered by the institutions, ensuring that they comply with the approved standards and requirements.

Affordability: Due to Malaysia’s favourable exchange rate, studying in Malaysia is a far more affordable option than studying in traditionally-popular countries. Not only are the course fees reasonable, the cost of living in Malaysia is also relatively low. For example, a complete 3-year Bachelor’s degree programme in Malaysia starts from about USD8,200 (price varies depending on choice of course and institution); and the cost of living ranges between USD250 and USD350 per month depending on style of living and location.

International affiliations: Through partnerships and ties with recognised overseas institutions, Malaysia is able to provide international students with foreign university qualifications at competitive rates. Partnerships with its counterparts in the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand and Canada, have resulted in 3+0 programmes where international students can complete their entire foreign degree in Malaysia without having to incur additional costs by going overseas. The 2+1 twinning degree programme, meanwhile, offers students the option of completing their final year at the overseas institution.

At the same time, renowned universities from the UK and Australia have also set up their branch campuses in Malaysia. Whichever option is chosen, the student is assured of a quality education and a recognised qualification.

Language: Although Malaysia is blessed with multi-ethnic people and thus boasts of various languages and dialects, English is widely-spoken among the people. As such, foreign students would find it easy to get around and would not face a communication problem when they study here.

Food: Malaysia is a food paradise offering variety and eateries that open 24- hours a day. Foreigners can easily find Middle Eastern, Western, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Thai cuisines here. For Muslim students, halal food is easily available as many eateries prepare food according to Muslim standards and requirements. The halal certificate or stamp found at restaurants and on the packaging of food products indicate that these standards and requirements have been observed.

Safe environment: Malaysia is one of the safest countries to pursue your studies in. It is economically prosperous, politically stable and located in a geographically-sound area.

Weather: Malaysia boasts year-round tropical weather, making it convenient to go outdoors at any time of the year. Light cotton clothing, which is inexpensive, is suitable for Malaysian weather.

Culture: Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-ethnic country. Foreign students can experience our varied culture during festivals and experience the warmth of Malaysian hospitality. As such, foreign students can adapt to Malaysian society without difficulty.

Hassle-free entrance: The immigration procedures to obtaining entry into Malaysia and a student visa are simple and hassle-free.

In conclusion, Malaysia offers the international student uncompromising quality and a broad range of options to choose from in terms of programme of study, qualification, and academic institutions. Together with a stable government and prosperous economy, modern infrastructure, a favourable currency exchange rate and low cost of living, Malaysia has certainly earned its place as the regional centre of academic excellence to attract a greater number of international students.

Tadau Kaamatan - Pesta Gawai

When someone mentions Borneo, my thoughts tend to go directly to its myths and legends – for Sabah, known as the Land Below the Wind, and Sarawak, The Land of the Hornbills are full with them.

That  and the warm welcome from the locals every time I come for a visit. What I adore the most about the states are the rich cultural diversity and festivities that they celebrate, and the Harvest

Festivals mark the grandest celebrations in Sabah and Sarawak. While Sabahans celebrates the Tadau Kaamatan, the locals in Sarawak rejoice over Gawai.

The most remarkable festival celebrated by the Kadazandusuns, the state’s largest indigenous group, Tadau Kaamatan is a month-long celebration culminating with a state-wide festival and public holiday on 30 and 31 May.

The festival honours the sacrifice of Huminodun so that her people would not die of hunger.  As a result of her sacrifice to the great earth, her people enjoyed great paddy harvest year after year. Every May, they thanked the spirit of the paddy called Bambaazon with prayers, dances and food.

Muslim and Christian Kadazandusuns still celebrate Tadau Kaamatan as a symbol of thanksgiving for a good harvest, minus the animistic elements. The local dancers garbed in their best Rungus traditional costumes then took to stage with the classic Sumazau dance. The dancers spread their arms out like eagles and moved in sync with the Tagung which are six gongs played in a unique and hypnotic rhythm.

A tradtional Rungus male costume comprise of sigar (the head gear), muga (the sarong), sandang (beaded sash),sandai (outer shawl) and hokos (the tri-coloured belt). The female traditional costume consists of singal (beaded head gear), sandang (beaded sash), suhau (beaded necklace), tapi tinong kupau (skirt) and orot (belt).  Green, yellow and red is the official Rungus colour as it depicts good tidings. These resplendent costumes are typically worn during festivals and happy occasions.  However, they are deemed unsuitable for funerals and such.

As Sabahan women are generously blessed with exotic features, the highlight of Tadau Kaamatan is undoubtedly the search for the Harvest Queen in the local beauty pageant known as Unduk Ngadau.  A bevy of lovely girls between the ages of 15 to 22 paraded gracefully on the stage dressed in their traditional best.

And just like any other beauty contests, they would each gave a short introduction, answer a simple general question and charm the audience with their winsome smiles and personal style.

Gawai 

A festivity of oneness, dreams and hope for the Dayaks, Gawai marks the end of the rice harvest while inviting in another year of fruitful goodness. The festival was first celebrated on 1st June 1965, it is the feast for the eyes with its colourful rituals, traditional music, cock fighting, feasting and games.

The Ibans have many festivals called ‘Gawai’. These different Gawais are known as ‘Gawai Kenyalang’ (Hornbill Festival), ‘Gawai Antu’ (Festival For The Dead) and ‘Gawai Dayak’ (Harvesting Festival). During such festivals, besides the customary observance of ritual, there will be a lot of drinking of the locally brewed rice wine called tuak, much merriment and dancing called ngajat and displays of elaborate traditional costumes.

On the evening of 31st May, in most Iban longhouses, the celebration starts with a ceremony called Muai Antu Rua (to cast away the spirit of greed), signifying the non-interference of the spirit of bad luck in the celebration. Two children or men will each drag a chapan (winnowing basket) and they will pass each family’s room. Every family will throw some unwanted article into the basket. These will be tossed to the ground from the end of the longhouse for the spirit of bad luck.

As the sun sets, miring (offering ceremony) will take place, and right before the ceremony, gendang rayah (ritual music) is performed. As the Feast Chief waves a cockerel over the offerings, he will thank the gods for the good harvest, and asks for guidance, blessings and long life. The cockerel will then be sacrificed and a little blood will be ‘merged’ with the offerings.

Once the offering ceremony is done, dinner is then served at the ruai. Just before midnight, a procession up and down the ruai seven times called Ngalu Petara (welcoming the spirit gods) is performed. During this procession, a beauty pageant to choose the festival’s queen and king (Kumang & Keling Gawai) is held.

At midnight, the gong is beaten to call the celebrants to attention. The longhouse Chief (tuai rumah) or Festival Chief will lead everyone to drink the Ai Pengayu (normally tuak for long life) and at the same time wish each other “gayu-guru, gerai-nyamai” (long life, health and prosperity). The celebration now turns merrier and less formal. Some will dance to the traditional music played, others will sing the pantun (poems).

Other activities that may follow the next few days include: cock-fighting matches, and blowpipe and ngajat competitions. On this day, 1 June, homes of the Dayaks are opened to visitors and guests.

Gawai Dayak celebrations may last for several days. It is also during this time of year that many weddings take place, as it is one of the rare occasions when all the members of the community return home to their ancestral longhouse.

With their unique and distinct cultures and festivities, Sabah and Sarawak hold their stature as the lands full of histories and heritages. Blessed with many picturesque scenery and wonders, it’s not a secret as to what lures visitors to keep coming back to these islands of Borneo.

I am yet to learn the dance of Sumazau, maybe it’s high time that I tried it.

Batu Caves v1

Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur is a series of caves that are located approximately 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur (KL). The caves got their name from the river that flows nearby, “Sungei Batu” (Malay for “Stone River”). Coincidently the nearby village is also known as Batu Caves.

The caves are one of the most revered Hindu shrines that are found outside of India. Dedicated to the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, it is the spot where a million Hindus converge each year during the Thaipusam Festival.

To understand how Batu Caves became so famous and so important to the Hindus in Malaysia, a little background about the place will help set things into perspective.

Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur had been said to be inhabited by the indigenous ‘Orang Asli’ (Malay for ‘Original people'). Later around the 1860s, the Chinese immigrants started to harvest the bat manure (Guano) found here and used it to fertilize their vegetable plots. However, it wasn’t until it was promoted as a place of worship by an Indian trader K. Thamboosamy Pillai, that Batu Caves KL really became well known.

It was said that Pillai was enlightened to erect a shrine in Batu Caves because he was inspired by the ‘Vel’ shaped entrance of Batu Caves. “Vel” is the Tamil word for a arrow, a lance, a javelin or a spear. 

Pillai was also the one who had the consecrated statue of the deity Sri Subramania Swamy installed in the Chamber of the Temple Cave. Since 1892, Batu Caves has been the focal point of the Thaipusam Festival celebration for Hindus in Malaysia.

The first thing that will greet you when you reach Batu Caves is the world’s tallest statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan.

It stand 140 feet high and it took over 250 tons of steel bars, 1550 cubic meters of concrete and 300 liters of special gold paint, imported from Thailand, to construct. The next thing that will hold you in awe about Batu Caves is the 272 steps that you have to climb, if you want to reach the main entrance of the caves, by the time you get to the top, awe maybe the wrong word to describe how you feel. The 272 steps are definitely not for anyone who is physically challenged!

Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur actually comprise of 3 main caves with Temple Cave/Cathedral Cave as the major cave.

The main chamber of Temple Cave stands at 100 meters high and is the chamber where most of the Hindu shrines are located.

The other two minor caves at the base of the hill are the Art Gallery Cave and the Museum Cave. Both of these caves feature statues and paintings of Hindu deities.

The statues and paintings are mostly related to the story of how Lord Murugan triumphed over the evil demon Soorapadam. I am not much into Hindu mythology but what fascinated me about Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur is what you get to see during the Thaipusam Festival.

Batik & its Making

What is Batik?

Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming more popular and well known in the West as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practised for centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there. The word batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot.

To make batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing.

Contemporary batik, while owing much to the past, is markedly different from the more traditional and formal styles. For example, the artist may use etching, discharge dyeing, stencils, different tools for waxing and dyeing, wax recipes with different resist values and work with silk, cotton, wool, leather, paper or even wood and ceramics.

Batik is historically the most expressive and subtle of the resist methods. The ever widening range of techniques available offers the artist the opportunity to explore a unique process in a flexible and exciting way.

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Batik Making

The word ‘batik’ refers to a hot wax-stamping process (metal or wood block with intricate motif) which is applied onto a plain cloth which is then soaked in dye. The dye-resist process is repeated using another stamping block with different motif. A few more blocks with different motifs are used until the desired design covers the cloth.

Presently, new designs and materials have encouraged the production of batik, appearing versatile at international fashion scenes, locally and abroad.

The design and motif are inspired by flora, fauna, geometric and abstract; sometimes taking a combined stylised formation.

There are three types of application in batik making. The applications are the canting technique, the block technique and the silk-screen technique.

Malaysia has acclaimed batik as one of the nation’s heritage, inherited from the Nusantara common heritage influence. It is believed that batik making begun in the Javanese islands in the 12th century and spread to various places within the Nusantara, including the Malay States of Kelantan and Terengganu. Batik production has now spread throughout Malaysia and found its own design niche which is contemporary, fresh and free style.

Types of application in batik making :-

The Block Batik-Technique

It is amongst the country’s earliest technique in batik making. A block (wood or metal with motif) is applied as stamping objects on to a white cloth, hence the name ‘batik blok’ or ‘batik cop’.

Cotton cloth was once widely used in batik making but the present market has created choices such as using silk and organza which appeal more to fashion, accessories and household use.

The Canting Batik-Technique

This technique is better known as ‘batik lukis’ (drawing batik). It involves using a pod or ‘canting’ which has a narrow pout that flow out hot wax to draw or outline a pattern onto a white cloth. The pattern is then painted with colours which only touch the white cloth. The outlined that is waxed will resist the colour.

Rayon, voile, organza and silk cloths are often used. Design and colour have made batik versatile for fashion wear as well as for accessories, decorations, household items, gifts and souvenirs.

The Screen Printing Batik-Technique

Also known as stencilling or ‘batik stensil atau batik skrin’, it refers to the process of batik making on screen made of polyester.

It is held stretched on a frame the size of the stencil. Screens of different motif designs are prepared, each acquiring just one colour application. The first screen is placed on top of a white cloth for the colouring process.

The process is being repeated with each screen of different motif and colour requirement. Eventually, a complete batik design with authentic colours is formed onto the cloth.

1Malaysia Concept (2)

1Malaysia

1Malaysia (pronounced One Malaysia in English and Satu Malaysia in Malay) is an ongoing programme designed by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak on 16 September 2010, calling for the cabinet, government agencies, and civil servants to more strongly emphasise ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance.

Logo and slogan

An official logo and slogan has been introduced along with the launch of 1Malaysia concept. The logo is the symbol of '1' which incorporates the national Jalur Gemilang flag and the word Malaysia. The government has spent RM38 million to promote Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s 1Malaysia concept in 2010, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department T Murugiah.

Slogan

Year       Theme

2009       Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan (People First, Performance Now)

2010       Menjana Transformasi (Generating Transformation)

2011       Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera (Transformation Successful, People Prosperous)

2012       Janji Ditepati (Promises Fulfilled)

2013       Didahulukan Rakyat (People First Product)

Ideology

1Malaysia stresses national unity and ethnic tolerance. The 2010 values of 1Malaysia as articulated by Najib Razak are:

a.            perseverance,

b.            a culture of excellence,

c.             acceptance,

d.            loyalty,

e.            education,

f.             humility,

g.            integrity, and

h.            meritocracy.

Public policy

Improving government efficiency is an important aspect of 1Malaysia. The use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), metrics and targets more typically used in private business, and National Key Result Areas (NKRAs) is thus naturally an important part of the 1Malaysia effort. Najib says, "The government is committed to carrying out a transformation programme as its main agenda based on approaches and philosophy of 1Malaysia – people first, performance now."

Immediately after assuming the office of Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak introduced a series of KPIs to measure and improve the efficiency and quality of government services as well as realising the 1Malaysia concept. Najib said that KPIs were implemented to ensure “the people’s satisfaction...whether they are satisfied with our service, whether we have solved their problems.”

Najib's announcement of the KPI effort was generally well received. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the KPI formula was a yardstick against which the people could measure the performance of Najib and the government. He said the KPIs would provide motivation for every minister to perform well.

The KPIs provide a mechanism for the evaluation of ministries and other government agencies including performance reviews carried out every six months. Each ministry has been required to establish specific KPIs including that focus on policy outcomes over the traditional emphasis on inputs typically found in government performance assessments and planning. KPIs include detailed job descriptions and goals for ministers, deputy ministers, and some other senior government officials.

Najib has identified six major policy areas in which KPIs will play an especially important role in improving the effectiveness of the Malaysian government. These are known as National Key Result Areas (NKRAs). The NKRAs include:-

1.            crime prevention,

2.            reducing government corruption,

3.            increased access to quality education,

4.            improvements in the standard of living for low income groups,

5.            upgrades to rural infrastructure, and

6.            improvements in public transportation.

Najib also introduced a new cabinet position to support the Unity and Performance Minister in implementing the KPI system. Idris Jala, the former CEO of Malaysia Airlines, was appointed Minister without a Portfolio and CEO of Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu), to work with Dr. Koh Tsu Koon in training over 500 government officers to implement the KPI system. As CEO of Pemandu Idris will support the work of Koh, who is the minister in charge of National Unity and Performance Management.

National campaign

The 1Malaysia concept is being promoted through a wide range of activities.

Prime Minister Najib has instructed the National Civics Bureau or Biro Tata Negara (BTN) to use its courses and seminars to educate present and future civil servants, politicians, and community leaders about 1Malaysia and promote national unity. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad stated, “We will ensure that the BTN courses also inculcate the 1Malaysia concept and its eight values, namely high performance culture, accuracy, knowledge, innovation, integrity, strong will, loyalty and wisdom.”

Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and private television channels have incorporated ideas from 1Malaysia into numerous TV programs. The use of multi-lingual hosts and actors from different ethnicities is one of the methods uses to promote national unity.

1Malaysia clinic

 Prime Minister Najib's Budget 2010 includes funding for 50 medical clinics to provide basic medical services for illnesses and injuries such as fever, cough, colds, wounds and cuts, diabetes, and hypertension. Malaysia citizens are charged RM1 for treatment and medication. Non-citizens are charged RM15.

1Malaysia email

It was announced that the RM50 million contract was awarded to a company called Tricubes Bhd to run the 1Malaysia e-mail project as part of the government's social networking project in which free email accounts would be given to the public to communicate with the government. There has been criticised by the public and the opposition Pakatan Rakyat on the sheer waste of money involved and that Tricubes previously was in financial difficulty. After the public outcry Najib had to backtrack stating that this was a private sector initiative and that acceptance of the email accounts was voluntary. Protests has been organised against the project on Facebook and parodied on a website.

1Malaysia Development Berhad

A government-owned firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad was formed through the renaming sovereign wealth fund called Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA). Through Najib's efforts the company has focus on strategic development projects in the areas of energy, real estate, tourism and agribusiness. However the company has been saddled with controversies such as the purchase of overpriced land from Tadmax Resources, a company linked to the Port Klang Free Zone scandal.

Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (1Malaysia People's Grocery Stores)

In 2011, the 1Malaysia franchise was branched off into a grocery store franchise going by the name Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M), with the first store being located at the Kelana Jaya Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Kuala Lumpur. The franchise was aimed at allowing the low income group to obtain cheaper groceries and lightening their burden besides bringing Malaysians closer to the significance of 1 Malaysia.[ Complaints have been made regarding the claims that the groceries sold in at KR1M were more expensive compared to those sold in hypermarkets around Malaysia. There have been allegations of poor product quality in its product line, namely children's milk powder, fresh milk, condensed milk, sweetened condensed creamer, oyster sauce, fruit jam, canned chicken curry, mango cordial, ghee compounds, peanuts, creamy peanut butter, Crunchy peanut butter, crispy peanut butter and fish tinned sardines in tomato sauce. KR1M has instructed its suppliers to send their products for periodical laboratory testing.

NGOs

1Malaysia Foundation

The 1Malaysia Foundation (Y1M) Foundation was established in 2009 to promote and develop the idea of 1Malaysia. Y1M works to co-ordinate and supplement government and private-sector activities related to 1Malaysia. Chairman of the Y1M Board of Trustees, Dr Chandra Muzaffar said, "Y1M is planning to expand and strengthen the commitment from all Malaysians towards national unity through various activities to increase public awareness and community development."

1Malaysia Youth Fund

The 1Malaysia Youth Fund was launched to provide financial support for young people to undertake creative projects that nurture national unity. RM20 million was allocated for the fund under Malaysia's budget passed in 2010. The fund was proposed by the Barisan Nasional Youth Lab.

Prime Minister Najib said that 1Malaysia Youth Fund reflected the government's commitment to empowering young people. "The scope and the projects should address three criteria – focus on nurturing unity in Malaysia, have a multiplier effect on the general community, and be led by young people. The objective is to encourage youths to use their imagination to the fullest. We want them to be creative and innovative. Maybe their ability may exceed our expectations and maybe they can do something which has not been thought of by us,” said Najib.

Malaysia - A Diversity in Unity

DIVERSITY in unity might be an overused phrase in a plural society as old as Malaysia, but it is a concept that remains relevant and extremely important to be embraced by the people.

Enter 1Malaysia, a concept that encapsulates that very idea, which emphasizes the importance of national unity regardless of race, background or religious belief for a better tomorrow.

To achieve this, the country needs one set of common values. These are the values that have been inculcated among Malaysians for many years. The concept should be stretched further for a more solid future.

The values evolve around the culture of excellence, perseverance, humility, acceptance, loyalty, meritocracy, education and integrity.

The direction of 1Malaysia, introduced officially on September 16, 2010 by Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Hj Abd Razak, is therefore very clear. Under this concept, various components of implementation have been introduced horizontally and vertically – with the aim of easing the burden of the people.

Familarisation with the 1Malaysia products will in turn be beneficial to all Malaysians.

1Malaysia Concept (1)

The 1Malaysia is a concept to edify unity among the multi-racial Malaysian citizens, based on a number of significant values which should be practised by all Malaysians. This is not an individual policy detached from previous Barisan Nasional policies, but is complementary to the existing approaches to further strengthen solidarity in guaranteeing stability towards achieving a higher level of progress and development for Malaysia and its citizens.

In other words, the 1Malaysia concept is a formula to assist in ensuring the Nation's aspiration of Vision 2020 is achieved if it is inculcated in the hearts of the people and practised by all.

Such concept is based on the premise that in achieving the status of a developed country as envisioned in Vision 2020, the prime requisite is that a strong and stable nation is only achievable if the people are united.

Unity as described by the 1Malaysia concept is very much different from the assimilation concept practised in other countries whereby the ethnic identity is eliminated and replaced with one national identity. Contrariwise, 1Malaysia appreciates and respects the principles of the Federal Constitution as well as the ethnic identity of every race in Malaysia, and considers it as an asset or advantage to be proud of.

1 Malaysia emphasises the attitude and fortitude of acceptance among the multi-racial citizens, whereby a race will accept the uniqueness of another race as is, so as to live in respect of each other as a citizen of a nation.

A foundation to all this is the principle of justice for all, which entails that the fate of a race will be taken care of and no party will be marginalised. The different levels of racial development must be considered where justice is concerned. Thus, government policies and Constitutional allocations which provide protection to those who requires it will still be implemented.

1Malaysia is a continuance of the nation's development agenda. To achieve development for the nation, the people must be developed first, and this is done by first nurturing the acceptance attitude and fortitude among races, which brings about a an unwavering unity. By achieving unity, matters pertaining, to national development will be carried out smoothly.

*For further info, please visit www.1malaysia.com.my