Selangor Journal

UNISEL: A prominent regional pioneer in Malay studies

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD
PEKANBARU, AUG 19: University of Selangor (Unisel) has reinforced its position as a prominent pioneer in the education sector of language and ethnic studies in the region.
The commitment was manifested through the founding of the Malaysia-Indonesia Research Institute that collects Malay-based research between both countries.
Unisel Education and Social Sciences’ Faculty Dean Professor Dr Mohd Zaidi Mohd Hajazi said that the implementation is focused on the initiative to strengthen the role of Malays regionally in Malaysia and Indonesia.
“The focus is on research that encompasses disciplines like politics, social science and technology between the two countries, and it will be the best arena for academicians to meet.
“Surely the research done by these academicians and language enthusiasts will be of great benefit to Selangor and particularly to Malaysia and Indonesia,” he said to SelangorKini.
He said research into language and Malay ethnic studies builds the best kind of momentum to uncover the shared elements between two countries.
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“The relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia is quite unique. Historically, it is said that almost 50% of Malaysians have Indonesian origins.
“So the kinship and similarities we share definitely cannot be separated as the bond has long been formed and should be preserved,” he said.
Mohd Zaidi, who is IKMI director, also said he is confident that this is able to contribute to the unification of culture and nations globally.
“Education is without limit, and instead includes all aspects and is open in nature. Hence these components become unifying factors to the development of a government,” he said.

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