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This paper discussed the spirit of ethic and civilization in the Malay world through the compulsory course of public universities in Malaysia, namely Internalization of Ethics and Civilization which was first introduced in 2020. This paper focused on multiracial society in economics context and historical context and aims to understand the Malaysian experiences of the concept of ethics and civilization based on Malaysian Mold (acuan-Malaysia). Malaysia has long struggled to manage ethnic diversity towards the formation of an integrated and united in a broad sense that encompasses socio-cultural, socio-economic and socio-politic aspects since 1957 as a national agenda. The fact is that the phenomenon of ethnic diversity is a legacy of British colonialism where Malaysia does not have much choice, but to accept and manage it as best as possible. Unfortunately, efforts to form a national identity often collide with a strong ethnic identity in the society. Thus, we need to improve the understanding of the concept of ethics and civilization among Malaysians to be united and live-in harmony, developed and prosperous. The fundamental value that must be present in every ethnic group is mutual respect, mutual understanding and mutual trust in each other attitudes.
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To Cite this Article: Abdullah, A. A., Awang, M. D., Kadir, M. N. A., Fadzil, A. F. M., & Hamzani, D. H. (2021). Ethics and Civilization in Malaysian Multiracial Society. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12), 2115–2141.
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