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Thay are many ways that can be taken to achieve unity among the Malaysians. Based on my
opinions, one of the way of achieving national integration is through sports. It is because,
children who play together and eventually will stand together as a nation when they become
adults. On the other hand, government policies on national unity is the nature of integration,
namely through the adjustment with a variety of cultural and social characteristics that can be
accepted by all ethnic groups in our country. Apart from fostering unity among the people, the
government also emphasizes the integration of the region, especially between peninsular
Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Meanwhile, the political power sharing also can create the unity between the Malaysians.
Before our country got the independence, the leader of the three main races which are Malay,
Chinese and Indian have realized that political compromise and power sharing is essential in
the guard and conducted fairly to avoid power misconduct and divisions. The important
positions in government, the seats in the election and the candidates contesting must be ensure
not only dominated by one ethnic.

The other point cold be the the democracy to choosing the government. We must ensure that
all citizens are eligible and do not violate state law, can voice their opinions, criticisms, and
choose a candidate in the elections freely and fairly. Who would win the election with a
majority of votes entitled to be elected representatives can voice their aspirations through
established channels such as the Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara.

To ensure the national integrity can be achieve, we as Malaysians must show some respect
and accept the culture and religion of other races. Try to make room for other communities to
practice cultural and religious without trying to influence or interfere with each other.

The highest incidence of poverty who are still held by the natives. If it is left to other
problems such as social jealousy among the natives of other races, they feel themselves
oppressed, social problems, increasing crime rates and so forth. To overcome this situation,
the allocation of the economic cake must be made in a fair manner and in accordance with the
needs of people who are in Malaysia. The weak and the poor should be helped with a variety
of ways to improve their economic status.
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There are many steps that have been taken by the government before and after the
independence. Following the May 13, 1969 ethnic riots, the government has launched a
number of social policy, economics and politics about the national unity and integration
through the adjustment with a variety of cultural and social characteristics that can be
accepted by all ethnic groups in our country.Apart from fostering unity among the people, the
government also emphasizes the integration of the region, particularly between peninsular
Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

The government also have create a principle that can unite all the Malaysians which is known
as National Principle (Rukun Negara). National Principles were launched on August 31, 1970
is our national ideology. The national ideology is necessary to create an identity that same
spirit and purpose of fostering cooperation among the various ethnic and communities. The
five pillars of the principle are as follows, belief in God, loyalty to the king and country,
supremacy of the constitution, rule of law and behaviour and morality. The five principles are
intended to establish a united Malaysian nation, and a Malaysian society that is equitable,
democratic, liberal and progressive.

New Economic Policy (NEP) launched in 1971 by the Rancangan Malaysia Kedua (1971 -
1975), is aimed at creating an economic balance between race and region to achieve national
unity. In other words, the NEP was aimed at fostering national unity through the distribution
of income and economic opportunities among all Malaysians.The NEP was implemented
through a two-pronged strategy, namely eradication of poverty irrespective of race, and
restructuring of society so that ethnic identification with economic function can be eliminated.

The other steps is by creating The National Education Policy. National Education Policy
enshrined in the Education Act 1961 is based on reports Razak Rahman Talib Report 1956
and 1960. Among other goals of the National Education Association is to create a united
Malaysian society. Among the steps taken to meet the goals of the National Education
Association in fostering national unity and integration such as using Malay language as a
medium of instruction in schools and institutions of higher learning, provide a uniform
curriculum content for all schools in Malaysia and carrying out extra-curricular activities
(sports).

Formation of a national culture to promote unity through a lifestyle and values agreed upon
and embraced by all races. National culture can also create a national identity that can be
recognized by foreign countries. Therefore, the government has been emphasizing the gradual
formation of a national culture that encompasses elements both from various cultures in our
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National language. Language plays an important role in the process of fostering unity among
the races. Thus, the government has made Malay as the national language of our
country. National Language Act 1967 has been allocated the Malay language as the official
language. Starting in 1970, the discussion between the leaders has gradually replaced English
as the medium of instruction in schools. Governments also undertook a campaign to promote
the use of Malay with the launch of µGerakan Cintailah Bahasa Kebangsaan¶.

The merging of the political parties in Barisan Nasional (BN) also is one of the steps taken.
Political cooperation and understanding is crucial to ensuring stability and national unity. In
1953, the party alliance has been formed and has succeeded in establishing the government in
Malaya in 1955. Political cooperation through a consensus within the Alliance expanded with
the establishment of the National Front in 1971. With the establishment of the National Front,
has completed the representatives of various ethnic and interest in the ruling party.

The 1Malaysia introduced by Dato¶ Seri Najib Razak also is a good step to make national
integration. The principles of 1Malaysia Foundation encourage public discussion and
participation in critical social development, public issues and programmes. Essentially,
1Malaysia Foundation takes every step possible to help achieve a truly united Malaysian
Nation.
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