Abdul Wahab, Harlida and Azhar, Alias and Mohd Anuar, Haslinda and Mohamed, Mazita (2017) Equality vis-a-vis affirmative action from different perspectives. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2 (6). pp. 31-45. ISSN 0128-1763

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Abstract

With regard to the position of the Malays, the rationale behind their preferential treatment is more complex. The justification generally is their need for protective discrimination based on the ground that the Malays form an economically depressed community, and that if positive steps are not taken to advance their economic status, it may result in communal strife. The Government faces a daunting task in deciding how to deal with this issue: both continuity and reform carry great dangers, and no solution will gain complete acceptance. This article applies doctrinal legal research and interview where the theory of equality and affirmative action were intensely examined. This article provides an insight to the concept of equality and the operation of affirmative action as provided under the Federal Constitution from different perspectives.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Equality, Affirmative action, SUHAKAM, historian, Federal Constitution
Subjects:	K Law > KZ Law of Nations
Divisions:	School of Law
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	06 Jan 2019 01:05
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2019 01:05
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/25390

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