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KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): Malaysians have emerged as one of the first three nationalities who consider themselves as "real nationals" of the country but who have one of the least positive points of view on immigrants, according to a study
. self-perception of themselves as true Malay is high, Malaysians tend to be less positive towards others around them. They show much less positive views on naturalized citizens, children born to immigrants, permanent immigrants who do not become citizens, and illegal immigrants who have spent most of their lives there, "he said. Arun Menon, Managing Director of Ipsos Malaysia.
A study by the Ipsos International Market Research Institute reveals that 92% of Malaysians surveyed see themselves as true Malaysians.
The study was conducted in 27 countries on the inclusion and acceptance of social and cultural diversity
"Malaysians consider the country of origin and the fact d & # 39; To be born in Malaysia as being more important than any other factor, in order to be identified as a "real" malay.This is clearly seen with the big difference in perceptions percentage of what They consider them as "real" nationals, comparing native-born children with expat children, Menon added
. to be considered as "real" nationals, only 15% of Malays having this opinion, while the average overall percentage is 31%.
Illegal immigrants who have lived in the country Most of their lives are less likely to be considered as "real" nationals in Malaysia and Japan , with only 6% of respondents disagree with this opinion
The study also revealed that Malaysia is among six countries (Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China and Japan) where nationals think that children Expats are more likely to be considered "true" nationals than children born to immigrants.
74% of the Malays surveyed believe that parents of their own country, born and raised abroad, are "true" nationals, while only 36% of Malays believe that those born and raised in the country but whose parents have emigrated from another country are "genuine" nationals. 28% of Malaysians consider naturalized citizens who are employed as "real" nationals, while only 12% consider those who are unemployed as "real".
The mastery of Bahasa Malaysia is considered very important for Malays. a "real" national
Naturalized citizens who speak fluent Bahasa Malaysia were identified as true nationals by 33% of Malaysians, while not fluent in the local language gave Malaysians a significantly lower perception (6% ) A real "national".
The study also noted that nearly half of Malaysians (43%) think that someone with extreme political views is not a "true" national and that "there is no one in the country. a majority in Malaysia considers that a criminal is not a "real" Malaysians also value veterans, with 86% of Malays saying that someone who has served in the armed forces is a "real" national.
Menon concluded that the data indicates that Malays do not take their citizenship lightly.
"They want immigrants to work hard and there should be no shortcuts to being a real Malay, either from birth or simply for convenience," he added.
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