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Bak Chang, ketupat showcase M’sia’s uniqueness

KUCHING: Both the Bak Chang (glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with various fillings, and wrapped in bamboo, lotus or banana leaves) and ketupat (rice cake packed inside a diamond-shaped container of woven palm leaf pouch) are icons of the Malaysian national identity, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said both […]

Three characteristics and 20 values

The “Keluarga Malaysia” (Malaysian Family) concept outlines three characteristics and 20 values. The characteristics are: Inclusivity Common ground Contentment The enrichment of values include: Instilling a culture of integrity in the family Making the culture of trust as a family culture Making the principle of justice as the core of strengthening the family Making consensus […]

Identify, manage social changes properly

The Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara protect the concept of ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ – namely the inclusivity, common ground, and contentment of Malaysians. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Institute of Ethnic Studies principal research fellow Professor Dr Mansor Mohd Noor said the concept itself guarantees prosperity, and peace for every level of society in the country. “However, […]