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The Comparison of Malaysian and Indonesian Constitutions from a Historical Perspective in Human Resources Study

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  • Andi Sayahrum Makkuradde

    (Ekasakti University, Indonesia)

  • Agussalim Manguluang

    (Ekasakti University, Indonesia)

  • Nazri Muslim

    (School of Liberal Studies, National University of Malaysia)

Abstract

A country’s constitution has a major influence towards human resource (HR) management policies, both in the public and private sectors. This article discusses the comparison of the constitutions of Malaysia and Indonesia from a historical perspective and their impact on HR policies. The main focus of the analysis is how the differences in the history of the formation of the constitutions in the two countries in shaping the employment system, education, and labor protection. This study shows that the federal system of Malaysia with a strong influence from the English legal system produces HR policies that are different from Indonesia, which is adhered to form a system with influences from customary law and Continental Europe.

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  • Andi Sayahrum Makkuradde & Agussalim Manguluang & Nazri Muslim, 2025. "The Comparison of Malaysian and Indonesian Constitutions from a Historical Perspective in Human Resources Study," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 1289-1302, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:1289-1302
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