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Managing Nation Building: Malaysian Scholars Perspective

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  • Aizathul Hani Abd Hamid

    (Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor)

  • Khairol Anuar Kamri

    (Department of Social Science, Centre for General Studies and Cocurricular, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor)

Abstract

This article explores the discourse of nation-building in Malaysia by examining the contributions of three leading scholars which are Prof. Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, Prof. Abdul Rahman Embong, and Prof. Mansor Mohd Noor. Shamsul emphasizes the dialectics between two social realities and the concept of nations-of-intent; Abdul Rahman highlights the role of the nation-state and the middle class in shaping national identity; while Mansor focuses on the thinning of ethnic boundaries and the emergence of a national ethos through micro-level interactions. By conducting a comparative analysis, this study argues that nation-building in Malaysia is a continuous, unfinished project requiring the integration of official discourse, socio-economic structures, and everyday lived experiences. The article further situates Malaysian scholarship within broader theoretical debates and discusses its contemporary implications for policy, education, and social cohesion.

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  • Aizathul Hani Abd Hamid & Khairol Anuar Kamri, 2025. "Managing Nation Building: Malaysian Scholars Perspective," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(11), pages 3708-3713, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:11:p:3708-3713
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