Thoughts on education and culture in the works of Awang Had Salleh

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https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v30iesp1.20909

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Awang Had Salleh, Culture, Education, Identity, National development

Abstract

Education and culture play a significant role in shaping national identity in Malaysia. Policies such as the Razak Report (1956) and the Rahman Talib Report (1960) paved the way for the establishment of a national education system based on the principles of unity, knowledge, and human advancement. The works of Awang Had Salleh are seen as contributing to the development of educational and cultural thought in Malaysia. This study employed textual analysis to explore recurring themes in Salleh’s Biru Warna (1974) and Antara Dua Dunia (2005), such as value-based education, the importance of the Malay language and culture in shaping national identity. The findings revealed that Salleh’s thoughts remain highly relevant in modern Malaysia, which faces various challenges posed by globalization and shifting societal values. The study also highlights the importance of strengthening national identity through holistic education grounded in cultural values.

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Abdul Halim Ali, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris

University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjong Malim – Perak (PRK) – Malaysia. A Professor at the Faculty of Languages and Communications. Professor, Malay literature, theory and criticism.

Tuan Rusmawati Raja Hassan, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Bachok – Kelantan (KLT) – Malaysia. A Lecturer at the Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development. Senior lecturer, Malay literature.

Azman Bidin, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Bachok – Kelantan (KLT) – Malaysia. Senior lecturer, media communication.

Mohd Faradi Mohamed Ghazali, Sultan Zainal Abidin University

Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu – Terengganu (TRG) – Malaysia. A Lecturer at the Faculty of Languages and Communication. Senior lecturer, Malay language and literature.

Fathin Noor Ain Ramli, University Utara Malaysia

University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Sintok – Kedah (KDH) – Malaysia. A Senior Lecturer at the School of Language, Civilization, and Philosophy. Senior lecturer, Malay language and literature.

Shaza Yasmin Muhammad Nazri, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Bachok – Kelantan (KLT) – Malaysia. A Researcher at the Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development. Graduate student, business communication with English.

Isyaku Hassan, Sultan Zainal Abidin University

Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu – Terengganu (TRG) – Malaysia. A Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Languages and Communication. Senior lecturer, communication.

 

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30/03/2026

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Ali, A. H., Hassan, T. R. R., Bidin, A., Ghazali, M. F. M., Ramli, F. N. A., Nazri, S. Y. M., & Hassan, I. (2026). Thoughts on education and culture in the works of Awang Had Salleh. Revista on Line De Política E Gestão Educacional, 30(esp1), e026020. https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v30iesp1.20909

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(2026), v. 30, Especial 1, Fronteiras da educação global: estratégias de continuidade e gestão da equidade

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Ensaios e Comunicação Cien´tifica

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