Track: Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

This paper focuses on describing the biggest challenges in maintaining inter-ethnic relations. Based on the results of a survey on social media, Malaysians are still worried about inter-ethnic conflicts. The purpose of this study is to explain the challenges and barriers of inter-ethnic relations in Malaysia. This paper reports on topics related to ethnic incompatibility in the political, social, and ideological fields. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, the main data obtained through interviews and questionnaires to 3 resource persons, 25 respondents were UiTM students. The results showed that there were differences between political rights and social rights between ethnic groups. Minority and decisive issues become increasingly important when it comes to politics. There are efforts from the government to maintain good inter-ethnic relations through social media, campuses, and television media.