AKHLAK ISLAM DAN FALSAFAH KONFUSIANISME SEBAGAI KERANGKA KONSEPTUAL PEMBINAAN ETOS MASYARAKAT MADANI DALAM KALANGAN MASYARAKAT MELAYU DAN CINA DI MALAYSIA

Abstract

The concept of a MADANI society is frequently discussed as a national ethos. However, existing discourse tends to focus on administrative aspects and has yet to sufficiently examine the shared foundation of noble values within society. This study aims to analyse the components of Islamic ethics and the moral values within Confucian philosophy particularly the concept of Wu Chang as a conceptual framework for understanding the formation of a shared ethos between the Malay and Chinese communities in Malaysia. This qualitative study employs a conceptual research design that combines an integrative literature review with a thematic content analysis of newspaper writings, scholarly journals, and other academic sources. The findings reveal that both value systems share universal aspirations, namely social harmony, moderation in hierarchy and collective responsibility. The study further suggests that the preservation of cross-cultural values requires human sensitivity rather than mere literal translation or automated technology to ensure that moral messages are conveyed accurately and contextually. The proposed three-tier conceptual framework encompassing personal values, vehicles of cultural transmission and a collective ethos is expected to contribute to the discourse on national unity and to serve as a foundation for further empirical research.