The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history

The discussion in this paper focuses on the appreciation of Malaysia's independence in relation to the spirit of patriotism among those who value patriotism and political aspirations in the formation of the Malaysian nation. This study attempts to address issues such as why are there still peop...

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Main Authors: Irma Wani Othman, Mohamad Shaukhi Mohd Radzi, Mohd Sohaimi Esa
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Language:English
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Published: Global Academic Excellence 2022
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Online Access:https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34726/1/ABSTRACT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34726/2/FULLTEXT.pdf
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Mohamad Shaukhi Mohd Radzi
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description The discussion in this paper focuses on the appreciation of Malaysia's independence in relation to the spirit of patriotism among those who value patriotism and political aspirations in the formation of the Malaysian nation. This study attempts to address issues such as why are there still people who do not understand or remember historical figures' struggles for independence? How do political aspirations play an important role in looking at aspects of prosperity, unity and political stability? In terms the agreement of independence, how important is it to sacrifice self-interest for national interest in order to form a free country? Thus, the primary focus of the debate is to identify the issues referring to political aspirations that can change over time in terms of strategy, but not in terms of the fundamental value of patriotism that does not change from the social contract or ethnic agreement in the formation of the Malaysian nation. This writing employs a qualitative approach that draws on secondary sources such as research findings in journals, scholarly writing, online news sources, and public forums. According to the findings of the study, the formation of political aspirations benefitting in balancing the formation of the country from other aspects and encourage leaders in solving problems related to the country and the people. As a result, the ultimate goal of a cultured society should be national pride and sovereignty. To do so, the dynamic Malaysian nation must develop an identity in order to become a civilised and glorious nation. The study's direction considers the continuation of patriotism as well as the maximum appreciation of Malaysia's independence history to be nurtured and instilled among the younger generation, allowing Malaysia to exist as a strong country in politics, economy, social, and socio-culture.
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spelling ums.eprints-347262022-11-08T03:55:13Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34726/ The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history Irma Wani Othman Mohamad Shaukhi Mohd Radzi Mohd Sohaimi Esa JA81-84 History The discussion in this paper focuses on the appreciation of Malaysia's independence in relation to the spirit of patriotism among those who value patriotism and political aspirations in the formation of the Malaysian nation. This study attempts to address issues such as why are there still people who do not understand or remember historical figures' struggles for independence? How do political aspirations play an important role in looking at aspects of prosperity, unity and political stability? In terms the agreement of independence, how important is it to sacrifice self-interest for national interest in order to form a free country? Thus, the primary focus of the debate is to identify the issues referring to political aspirations that can change over time in terms of strategy, but not in terms of the fundamental value of patriotism that does not change from the social contract or ethnic agreement in the formation of the Malaysian nation. This writing employs a qualitative approach that draws on secondary sources such as research findings in journals, scholarly writing, online news sources, and public forums. According to the findings of the study, the formation of political aspirations benefitting in balancing the formation of the country from other aspects and encourage leaders in solving problems related to the country and the people. As a result, the ultimate goal of a cultured society should be national pride and sovereignty. To do so, the dynamic Malaysian nation must develop an identity in order to become a civilised and glorious nation. The study's direction considers the continuation of patriotism as well as the maximum appreciation of Malaysia's independence history to be nurtured and instilled among the younger generation, allowing Malaysia to exist as a strong country in politics, economy, social, and socio-culture. Global Academic Excellence 2022-09 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34726/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34726/2/FULLTEXT.pdf Irma Wani Othman and Mohamad Shaukhi Mohd Radzi and Mohd Sohaimi Esa (2022) The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication (IJLGC), 7. pp. 513-532. ISSN 0128-1763 http://www.ijlgc.com/PDF/IJLGC-2022-29-09-39.pdf https://doi.org/10.35631/IJLGC.729037 https://doi.org/10.35631/IJLGC.729037
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Mohd Sohaimi Esa
The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title_full The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title_fullStr The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title_full_unstemmed The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title_short The value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of Malaysian independence history
title_sort value of patriotism and political aspiration in the formation of nationhood an appreciation of malaysian independence history
topic JA81-84 History
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