Income Inequality and Ethnic Cleavages in Malaysia: Evidence From Distributional National Accounts (1984–2014)

Income inequality and ethnic cleavages in Malaysia: Evidence from distributional national accounts (1984–2014)

In this paper, by combining information obtained from national accounts, household surveys, and fiscal data, we document the evolution of income inequ…

Promoting ethnic unity while preserving indigenous and minority rights in Malaysia - Twentytwo13

Malaysia’s ethnic diversity, comprising Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous groups, has long influenced the nation's political and social dynamics. Since gaining independence, Malaysia has managed this diversity through consociational principles that emphasise power-sharing among ethnic groups. Instruments such as the Rukun Negara, Article 153 of the Federal Constitution, and the New Economic Policy (NEP) were introduced to safeguard the sp…