Cabaran Interaksi, Intergrasi dan Asimilasi antara Pribumi (Melayu) dengan Imigran di Malaysia

Challenges of Interaction, Integration, and Assimilation of Pribumi and Immigrants in Malaysia

Abstract

This study aims to look at the process of interaction, integration and assimilation that is the basis for racial tolerance and unity. In Malaysia, the process of socio-cultural interaction, integration, and assimilation is carried out by cultivating aspects of traditional bumiputera culture to be presented as a symbol for the birth of a national culture. The purpose of this paper is to examine the barriers to interaction, integration, and assimilation in Malaysia. The discussion was carried out in order to achieve the goal by discussing the history of arrival and the form of acceptance of the Malay indigenous community to the immigrant group. It also aims to assess its socio-cultural and political impact on societal development, particularly after 1970. Based on this study, Malaysia's indigenous (Malay) community and immigrant group are still in the early stages of developing their interactions, integration, and assimilation. implementation. In Malaysia, the contact, integration, and assimilation processes have been ongoing over time. It is crucial to maintain community cohesion and togetherness in Malaysia. To make this goal a reality, all parties should participate and work hard. The findings of the study found that all parties should be open-minded and ready to tolerate in the process of interaction, integration and assimilation that takes place. This attitude needs to be practiced for the sake of unity and harmony.

Received: 1 Julai 2023

Reviewed:  15 Julai 2023

Accepted: 30 Oktober 2023