Rukun negara Malaysia

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MUHAMMAD ASYRAFF BIN AZMI 13675

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RUKUN NEGARA

OUTLINE• Introduction

• Objective

• Five princples

• - belief in God

• - Loyalty to king and country

• - Upholding the Constitution

• - Rule of Law

• - Decorum and Morality

• Conclusion

INTRODUCTION• Level of knowledge and understanding about Rukun Negara.

• For person to naturally internalize the spirit of any ideology.

• Contain elements of good behavior which are beneficial for individuals and group towards a nation’s well-being.

• As national ideology to principles of living policies to be used as guide and action

• Rukun Negara is an arrangement of ways for group living and contain value of nationhood to cover in all aspects of life.

• Clashes started after some misunderstanding in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur.

• The over enthusiastic of opposition camp in general election cause the angered some supporter from another party.

• Racial clashes happened in these two opposing parties which are most predominantly by malay and chinese.

• The government quickly imposed curfews and declared the 1948 Emergency Ordinance.(parliament suspended)

Date Incidence/ instrument Notes

13 May 1969 Racial clash erupted A local quarrel flared into a racial clash

16 May 1969 The YDA declared a state of emergency. Parliament was suspended. NOC was formed

Special Ordinance Emergency, 1969- Curfew enforced- Assemblies banned- Security controls tightened

August-December 1969

Special Peace and Development bodies formed. National Muhibah Committee. National Unity Department

Later combined to form the Ministry of National Unity

29 January 1969 National Consultative/Unity Council was formed - Special Rukun Negara was set up

- Advisory body for NOC - Formulated normative

guidance and set of values for unity

31 August 1970 Rukun Negara as National Ideology was formalised

Declaration by YDA on Malaysia’s 13th Independence Anniversary

Background to the Formulated of Rukun Negara

IMPLICATION ON THE 13TH MAY TRAGEDY• The Value of democracy-not fully understand by general population because freedom in

democracy subject to the confined laws.

• Physical and social distances-the people are separated physically from one race to another with one specific economic activity

• Experiences during Colonial Administration-minor roles of malays in britsh

OBJECTIVES

Achieving a greater unity among the

people

Maintaining a democratic way of

life

Creating a just society

Ensuring a liberal attitude towards the

rich and diverse cultural traditions

Building a progressive society

PRINCIPLE OF RUKUN NEGARA

Belief in God

Loyalty to King and Country

Upholding the

ConstitutionRule of Law

Decorum and

Morality

WHY 5 PRINCIPLES???

Centers and sources of authority that act upon our lives

It is a focus points of power

It is like slogans

Easily understood and remembered

Complete and comprehensive

BELIEVE IN GOD

BELIEVE IN GOD• Common ground of Malaysian

• Develop a sense of tolerance and respect

• Promote integrity among the people and leaders

LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY• Love and concern to the country and the king

• Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the symbol of malaysian unity

• Global example-The rise of Japan under the emperor Meiji

Citizenship ConstitutionDuty

towards nation

UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION•Highest source of law.•Must be upheld with reverence and recognized as a guide for those who govern and those that are governed

Duties and Obligations as a citizen of Malaysia(some examples) :

The position of Rulers.The positions of Bumiputeras and Non-Bumiputeras in the socio-economic development of the country.The Malay language as the National Language, with recognition of other languages.Islam as the official religion, while freedom of religion is guaranteed.The basic rights of citizens are guaranteed.Provisions for citizenship.Arrangements and procedure on administration including division of authority between the Federal and the State governments.

Drafts – publicly (comments)

Reid Commission

Public inputs

History of Constitution

THE RULE OF LAWFundamental liberties are guaranteed to all citizens.These include liberty of the person, equal protection of the law, freedom of religion, rights of property and protection against banishment.

Law are mechanism to guarantee social order and to control the behaviours of the members of society. without laws, society will become wild and lawless.

The implementation of the laws involves three parties:

1.Law enforcement personnel such as the police.2.The court authorities who examine case evidences, weigh the evidences and make judgement.3.The general public who, as members of the society, shoulder the responsibility of respecting the laws and also help to enforce the laws.

The Rule of Law is ensured by the existence of an independent judiciary with powers to pronounce on the constitutionality and legality or otherwise of executive acts.

5. DECORUM AND MORALITY(KESOPANAN DAN KESUSILAAN)

Decorum: Etiquette and morality.

Good character being always aware of right and wrong

REASONS WHY IT WAS DEVELOP?

• Develop good etiquette and virtuous character among Malaysian citizens.

• Makes a sound personality.

• Example: Well-mannered, respectful and civil minded.

• Create interpersonal skills.

• Discipline and self respect.

CONCLUSION

• What makes the Rukun Negara applicable to today’s Malaysian Citizen?

• Various religion

• Multiracial citizens

• Obeying the law

• Keeping the country peaceful and harmony

CONCLUSION

• Emerged suddenly, but turned into a national ideology.

• Should be seen as one entity of interrelated demands.

• Individuals in society act and move about within the context of economic, political, and social activities.

• National ideology remained fresh and functional after 43 years

Q & A SESSION…