U Tun Aung, Maulana Akbar Shah
(2023)
Towards establishing an Integrated Educational System in Madarasas of Myanmar.
In: Symposium on Education & Economic Development Plan for the Young Myanmar Muslims (2023), 28-29-Junary 2023, Batu Pahat.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Previously known as Burma, Myanmar is famous for its Buddhism and the intriguing mix of British colonial architecture and gilded pagodas. Muslims have been living in Myanmar since the 11th century, and the population of Myanmar at the moment is roughly 55 million, based on the last census conducted by the ruling military government. It is estimated that 8 % or 5 million of the total population of Myanmar are Muslims. The country gained its independence from the British in 1948. Ever since its independence up until 1962, democracy was the system of rule in Myanmar. A military coup d'état happened in 1962, and from then on, the military was in power for almost 70 years. During military rule, the country plunged into a state of backwardness while its neighbours were progressively developing. The country's educational and economic developments were not at par with others around the region. Due to poor living conditions, many of its citizens left their homeland for neighbouring countries in search of job opportunities that promise a better future for their families. The absence of democracy also in a way forced around 1,500,000 people to leave the country as refugees and asylum seekers in search of peace, safety and security for themselves and their families.
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