Revitalizing the Concept of Multiculturalism in the Malay Manuscripts as Efforts to Strengthen National Unity

Abstract

This study aims to provide a model of research on the phenomena of old Indonesian literature within the framework of multiculturalism of ancient Malay texts, especially the texts "Simbur Cahaya Law" (SC) and "Tuhfah ar-Raghibin" (TR). This research uses two methods, namely: general methods and special methods. The general method used in research is a qualitative method. The special method used is the philological research method. Based on the results of the inventory of the manuscript, it is known that the SC and TR manuscripts are included in the plural scripts, so the edition method used is the foundation method. As for achieving the next goal, literary research methods are used with structural and semiotic approaches. The local wisdom contained in the texts of SC and TR is a clear example that the values of multiculturalism have lived in the archipelago. Therefore, studies the existence of ancient Malay texts needs to be carried out comprehensively and integrated so that it can provide inspiration for alternative solutions for the nation's sustainable development

Representation of Multiculturalism In "Syair Nasihat" As an Alternative to Strengthen the United Nations

“…The stages of this research begin with editing the SN text [9], [10], [16], then proceed with analysing the forms of multicultural representation contained in the SN text [3], [12], [17], [18]. It is with the hope that the forms of representation that have existed and have been done by our ancestors can be used as a source of inspiration for the lives of Indonesian people in this postmodern period.…”

“…It is with the hope that the forms of representation that have existed and have been done by our ancestors can be used as a source of inspiration for the lives of Indonesian people in this postmodern period. In this way, there will be a spirit of togetherness, a sense of unity and oneness among the nation's children [18].…”