A comparative study on the socioeconomic and political conditions of Indian and Chinese communities in Malaysia

Alam, Mohammad Shekaib and Abdelsalam, El Fatih Abdullahi (2023) A comparative study on the socioeconomic and political conditions of Indian and Chinese communities in Malaysia. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2 (9). pp. 36-53. E-ISSN 2583-2387

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Abstract

The present study examined the socioeconomic and political status of the Indian and Chinese populations residing in Malaysia. The focus of this investigation has been limited to specifically analyse three domains: education, employment, and political representation. The variation in criteria employed for analysing the given circumstance might be attributed to the distinct perspectives of each group. According to Darin-Mattsson, Fors, and Kåreholt (2017), various approaches have been utilised to operationalize the concept of socioeconomic position. Education, social class, and income have been identified as the key determinants among these several factors. Hence, this study investigates the conditions of Indian and Chinese communities, taking into consideration the specific criteria outlined earlier. The analysis suggests that the Indian and Chinese groups are engaged in a situation of competition with the Malay majority. The Chinese community exhibits a significant presence and prominence in the realm of commerce and wealth accumulation, surpassing that of the Malay and Indian groups. The Indian community exhibits a higher prevalence of poverty in comparison to the Chinese community. Nevertheless, despite the implementation of the Malay reservation policy, both communities have demonstrated commendable progress in the areas of education, employment, and political engagement. Additionally, the government has shown a proactive approach in addressing the challenges and disadvantages faced by these communities.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia, Indian, Chinese, Minority, Malaysian Government, Education, Employment, Political Participation
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	professor elfatih abdelsalam
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2023 10:23
Last Modified:	20 Nov 2023 10:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/108210

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