The Importance of Maintaining the Neutrality of State Civil Apparatus Based on the Values of the Malay Culture

Abstract

This article described the various phenomena of violations by the State Civil Apparatus in the momentum of the democratic party in Indonesia and aimed to determine the extent to which Malay Cultural Values ​​can maintain the neutrality of the State Civil Apparatus. This study used an exploration-oriented literature review method. Then, data were obtained through documentation techniques by reviewing and exploring several journals, books, and other related documents. To analyze the data, the content analysis method was used to get valid conclusions based on the context. The results showed that some Malay cultural values ​​that must be possessed by the State Civil Apparatus were the principles of honesty, justice and truth, hard work and perseverance, shame, and compassion. All the principles taught can maintain the neutrality of the State Civil Apparatus if each individual has high awareness and commitment to do so. Thus, the values ​​taught by the Malay Culture have an essential meaning in maintaining the neutrality of the State Civil Apparatus.

The Role of Malay Culture in Maintaining the Neutrality of the Civil Servants: A Case Study of Local Election in Riau, Indonesia

“…This finding then strengthens the research of Pribadi & Kim (2021), which explains that cultural aspects can support a better bureaucratic character. Then this finding is also in line with the research of Rafi et al (2021), which explains that Malay culture has an important contribution to maintaining bureaucratic neutrality. Thus, the role of Malay culture has reflected how the relationship between the bureaucracy and local culture requires reinforcement to support the creation of a professional civil service character.…”

“…Fifth, the Shame Principle is an attitude that always puts forward guilt when making mistakes and tries to be a barrier when you want to do things that are against the rules, religions, laws, and social norms. Sixth, the Principle of Courage is a soul-based attitude that always dares to reject practical political activities and promises from political parties (Budiman, 2018;Effendy, 2013;M. Rafi et al, 2021).…”

“…According to Pribadi & Kim (2021), cultural aspects are important in determining civil servants' professional and independent character. Next, the research of Rafi, Suswanta, & Wicaksono (2021) also explains that the cultural aspect has an important dimension in maintaining the neutrality of the Civil Servants when every bureaucrat and government has high awareness and commitment to make it happen. Based on this phenomenon, this research needs to be carried out.…”