Strengthening Unity through Race Relations in Malaysia

After the 15th General Election (GE15) has witnessed the formation of the political history of the country's administration with the administration concept of the Unity Government.The aspect of racial unity is seen as very critical in creating a stable country and subsequently bringing a positive impact on the economy and the well-being of the people.Accordingly, this study aims to identify the factors that still contribute to unity among the residents of Penang.Using a quantitative approach (questionnaire), a total of 490 respondents were obtained.By using mean analysis, it was found that the level of unity among the population is moderate.Likewise with the elements of race relations which are also found to be in the moderate category.The elements of accounting relationships consist of accommodation, acculturation, assimilation and amalgamation.Next, it was found that there are 22 variables that are found to affect unity in Penang.Therefore, the importance of this study in order to be able to see more comprehensively the factors that still contribute to unity in Penang, especially those involving sensitive issues.In addition, this study can also provide guidance to stakeholders, especially the Malaysian government in empowering unity in ensuring safety and harmony among Malaysians.