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Malaysia is unique because of its multi-ethnic composition. This has been the backbone of daily life for every ethnic that are free to practise its own cultures and customs. The racial relations in Malaysia has become an interesting topic that always represents a unity symbol and subject for discussion and political campaigns. Today, racial unity has become susceptible as it has been made the basis for hate speech and actions. However, everyone must understand that the discussion on a balanced multi-ethnic community should be based on the highest authority in the country i.e. the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, which governs the interests of all parties in the country. This paper aimed at discussing the perspectives of managing the multiethnic/ multi-ethnic community in the framework of the Federal Constitution. This paper adopted qualitative research method based on library research design. Data were collected from books, articles and newspapers related to multiethnic/ multi-ethnic community and management of racial relations in Malaysia. The data were then analysed using descriptive analysis and arranged based on themes. This paper found out that there are three perspectives for understanding the arrangement of multiethnic/ multi-ethnic community in Malaysia. They are the special rights of the Malays which are protected under Article 153, (ii) the protection of the non-Bumiputera, and (iii) political accommodation in the administration of the nation. As a conclusion, the Federal Constitution of Malaysia does provide constitutional protection or guarantee for each and every race. Thus, this protection should always be observed, respected and referred to in managing racial relations and issues in Malaysia.

A happy family needs to possess a balance between its interior and exterior needs. Such criteria for wellness in the family are also discernable from the voluminous writings of Muslim scholars. However, the reality is, Muslim families nowadays are facing great challenges which have caused moral disintegration, social problems and chaotic economic situations. The government of Terengganu under the “Happy Family Happy Nation” principle in its New Terengganu Transformation initiative has launched 10 special programs to address these challenges. This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of the programs in promoting the wellbeing of families. This paper also offers suggestions for the betterment of the programs, in accordance with the real needs for a happy family. This paper concludes that the programs have partially fulfilled the requirements needed for creating a happy family. Nevertheless, there are several shortcomings that need to be attended to from time to time especially in terms of strategic knowledge, worship, premarital preparation and transportation. Keywords: Family, happiness, Malaysia, New Terengganu Transformation, peacefulness.Cite as: Wan Chik, W.M.Y, Md. Ali, A.W., Mohamad, Z., Ramly, A.F., Mohd Ghazalli, F.S. (2017). Pembinaan keluarga sejahtera: Analisis terhadap prinsip ‘Keluarga Bahagia Rakyat Sejahtera’ dalam transformasi Terengganu baharu [Building a happy family: An analysis of the ‘Happy Family Happy Nation’ principle in new Terengganu transformation]. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 2(2), 306-318. AbstrakSebuah keluarga yang sejahtera perlu memiliki keseimbangan antara dalaman dan luaran. Kriteria sebuah keluarga yang sejahtera ini boleh difahami menerusi penulisan para ilmuwan Islam di dalam kitab-kitab mereka. Realitinya, keluarga Islam masa kini sedang menghadapi ancaman yang cukup besar sehingga boleh membawa kepada keruntuhan akhlak, sosial dan ekonomi. Atas kesedaran ini, kerajaan negeri Terengganu melalui Transformasi Terengganu Baharu (TTB) telah melancarkan sepuluh program khas di bawah prinsip ‘Keluarga Bahagia Rakyat Sejahtera’. Justeru, kajian ini menganalisis program-program yang telah diperkenalkan di bawah prinsip tersebut dari sudut sejauhmana ia membantu dalam pembinaan keluarga sejahtera. Beberapa cadangan dan penambahbaikan turut dilontarkan bersesuaian dengan keperluan sebenar sebuah keluarga yang sejahtera. Kesimpulannya, berasaskan program-program yang dilancarkan di bawah prinsip tersebut, ia dilihat memenuhi sebahagian keperluan yang perlu dimiliki dalam sebuah keluarga sejahtera. Pun begitu, masih terdapat beberapa kelompangan yang perlu diperbaiki dari semasa ke semasa terutamanya berhubung elemen ilmu, ibadah, persiapan sebelum perkahwinan dan pengangkutan.Kata Kunci: Keluarga, kesejahteraan, kegembiraan, Malaysia, Transformasi Terengganu Baharu

The patterns of interactions between drug addicts and their respective family members can potentially affect their physical and emotional status. Interactions can either function as stimulus or inhibitors for addicts to fully recover from their negative behaviour. Data for this study was obtained from interview session conducted with 10 families who had members within the unit with drug addictive or abusive problems ongoing rehabilitative process in Besut, Terengganu. Malaysia. This study finds that families with healthier interactions often communicate better with drug addicted member of the family. Conclusion: This positive form of interaction helps drug addicts to react better towards their environment thus helping them with the recovery process.

Rehabilitation from drug addiction is a process of transition from drug dependency towards leaving or at least reducing drug intake. Addicts who attended treatment, on average, had the motivation to mitigate or leave addiction forever because they have high expectations and hopes to build a better life together with their family members. This study was undertaken in order to identify the addicts' expectations and hopes towards their family members in helping out throughout their rehab. This study also aims to find out the addicts' hopes to provide a better future for their family after they are free from addiction. This study uses qualitative methods in which data was obtained through structured interviews using a questionnaire on 32 respondents who are currently following the methadone treatment in the districts of Besut and Jertih, Terengganu. The data were descriptively analysed. The study found that the addicts expect non-material supports such as family support, family acceptance and love whilst hoping to provide material support such as financial assistance to their family. In short, addicts' expectations and hopes are the main motivation for them to undergo rehabilitation because they have goals to achieve, not only for themselves but also for their loved ones.