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In this study, I provide an understanding of the stereotyped selfish mentality and communicative behaviors of Chinese Malaysians from the perspective of the natives. The stereotype is held by the Chinese and non-Chinese in Malaysia and is based on contemporary national public discourse and the Chinese Malaysians' mundane conversations. In describing the popular stereotype of selfishness, I discuss a culture-specific keyword-kiasu--that highlights the "Chineseness" of the Chinese Malaysians, which might explain their mentality and communicative behaviors. I also propose three influences in Malaysia that promote the stereotype of the selfish Chinese Malaysian: (a) the Chinese Malaysians' comparative economic strength, (b) the Malaysian education system's competitiveness, and (c) the Chinese Malaysians' redefinition of their identity to lie between the traditional Chinese from mainland China and the modern Westernized Chinese. [Download]

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The article reports on the negative effect of social problems to the economy and standards of living of Malaysia. It states that the origin of social problems dates back to Malaysian independence in 1957 when Malays were granted special economic privileges. However, it notes that Chinese and ethnic Indians are eventually finding the special privileges unnecessary. Consequently, the government has taken steps to grant the privileges to the Malays. [Download]
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The paper provides an overview of the Malaysian work culture and identifies the issues and challenges with creating a knowledge sharing capability. Malaysia has a population of approximately 25 million people. This population is comprised of a diverse ethnic and racial mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian people. Each community has its own identity, beliefs and traditions and in an organisation this diversity creates obstacles to creating a knowledge sharing capability as cultural values are reflected in the workplace by individual employees. It is important that these values are understood by managers of change as it impacts on the ability to influence and create the incentive for change in work practices and behaviours. Source International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities & Nations; Jan2008, Vol. 7 Issue 6, p77-86, 10p. Authors: Singh, Jasbir, Dilnutt, Rod & Lakomski, Gabriele. [Download]
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By using library research method, this paper aims at presenting and demonstrating the theology of Muslim fundamentalist by looking mainly at its theology proper, missiology and demonology as well as its implication to Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia and the United States.  Publication/Conference 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author: Ibrahim Abu Bakar.  [Download]

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The paper sets out to examine present-day alcohol consumption as well as positive and negative experiences related to alcohol in Peninsular Malaysia as well as in Sarawak, East Malaysia. The focus of the paper is to study the impact of ethnic and religious identity on alcohol consumption in East and West Malaysia.  Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author: Kortteinen, Timo.  [Download]
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