Youth and Patriotism Values for the Malaysian Nation-State

Authors

  • Mohd Erfino Johari Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
  • Norazmi Anas Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Madihatun Zainuddin Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
  • Hairol Anuar Mak Din Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Islam Selangor
  • Raja Hisyamudin Raja Sulong Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya
  • Mohd Mahadee Ismail Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Hasliza Mohamad Ali Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia
  • Goyipnazarov Sanjar Bakhodirovich Department of Human Resource, Tashkent State University of Economics

Keywords:

Value of Patriotism, Youth, Malaysia, Experts' Perception

Abstract

The decline in patriotic values among the youth is a growing concern. Thus, a qualitative case study was conducted using a semi-structured interview with seven selected experts in Malaysia to identify the role of youth in shaping Malaysian national patriotic values. The declining levels of patriotism among Malaysian youth are attributed to a lack of interest in political engagement, the inadequate role of leaders in nurturing these values, and the enduring influence of colonial policies. To counter this trend, the youth must fortify their identity, cultivate patriotism rooted in the Malaysian Constitution, and embrace the local wisdom.

Author Biographies

Mohd Erfino Johari, Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

CIGLS

Norazmi Anas, Universiti Teknologi MARA

ACIS

Madihatun Zainuddin, Centre for Islamic, General and Language Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)

CIGLS

Hairol Anuar Mak Din, Faculty of Social Sciences, Universiti Islam Selangor

FSS

Raja Hisyamudin Raja Sulong, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya

APIUM

Mohd Mahadee Ismail, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia

FHE

Hasliza Mohamad Ali, Institute of Graduate Studies, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia

IGS

Goyipnazarov Sanjar Bakhodirovich, Department of Human Resource, Tashkent State University of Economics

DHR

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2025-08-15

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Johari, M. E., Anas, N., Zainuddin, M., Mak Din, H. A., Raja Sulong, R. H., Ismail, M. M., Mohamad Ali, H., & Bakhodirovich, G. S. (2025). Youth and Patriotism Values for the Malaysian Nation-State. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(33). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7037

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Vol. 10 No. 33 (2025): Sep. AicE-Bs2025London, UK, 29-31 Aug 2025 (DRAFT)

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Children / Youth Environment

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