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Malaya under British rule The British occupation and the liberal immigration policy that they introduced to the then Malaya, had changed the form of society in this country. Through the said policy, the British brought labourers from China, India and Indonesia into the country to work in the tin mines, rubber estate and open businesses in towns. Under the British 'divide and rule' policy, the three ethnic groups namely the Malays, Chinese and Indians in the country had been segregated. Most of the Malays lived in the villages as farmers while the Chinese lived in towns as traders. The Indians stayed and worked in the estates with a minority of them lived in towns. These ethnics groups also followed different educational curriculum in their respective schools. The situation continued until the country achieved its independence on 31 August 1957. Racial clashes   In 1956, a year before the country achieved its independence  chaos broke...

Rukun Negara or the Pillars of the Country was declared on August 31, 1970 in conjunction with the 13 th Independence Day celebration. It was introduced following the May 13, 1969 incident that weakened the unity among the races in Malaysia. The purpose behind the formulation of the Rukun Negara was to shape strong and lasting unity between the different races in Malaysia. The principles found in it are clearly the key ingredient for national and racial harmony and unity hence ensuring success and stability for the country. Say your Rukun Negara in English. OUR NATION MALAYSIA  is dedicated to: ·        Achieving a greater unity for her people; ·        Maintaining a democratic way of life; ·        Creating a just society in which the wealth of the nation shall be equitably distributed; ·        Ensuring a liberal approach to her rich and div...