Peranan dan prospek pemerkasaan koperasi sebagai mekanisme transformasi ekonomi mualaf di Malaysia
[The role and prospects of empowering co-operatives as a mechanism for the economic transformation of Muslim converts in Malaysia]
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https://doi.org/10.33102/uij.693Keywords:
Koperasi, Pembangunan ekonomi, mualaf, peranan, prospekAbstract
Koperasi memainkan peranan penting dalam memperkasa ekonomi mualaf di Malaysia. Namun, mereka menghadapi pelbagai hambatan utama dalam ekonomi seperti peluang pekerjaan yang terhad, diskriminasi, kekurangan kemahiran dan kurangnya rangsangan ekonomi untuk mualaf memasuki pasaran tenaga kerja dan memulakan perniagaan. Oleh itu, artikel ini mengkaji peranan serta prospek yang cerah bagi koperasi dalam meningkatkan kedudukan ekonomi mualaf. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kajian kepustakaan dan analisis dokumen. Data diperoleh melalui tinjauan terhadap literatur-literatur akademik, laporan koperasi, dan dokumen-dokumen berkaitan yang dikeluarkan oleh agensi kerajaan dan badan-badan bukan kerajaan. Analisis kritis terhadap maklumat-maklumat yang diperoleh digunakan untuk mengenal pasti peranan dan prospek koperasi dalam memperkasa ekonomi mualaf di Malaysia. Hasil kajian mendapati koperasi berpotensi memacu peranan yang lebih efektif dalam menaiktaraf kesejahteraan ekonomi mualaf menerusi pembangunan rangkaian perniagaan, galakkan inovasi dan teknologi, sokongan pendidikan dan penyediaan sokongan kewangan yang berterusan. Usaha ini dapat menyokong pembangunan ekonomi mualaf yang lebih inklusif dan mampan di Malaysia. Dengan kerjasama dari pelbagai pihak, koperasi mampu mencapai visi pembangunan ekonomi yang lebih adil dan saksama untuk segenap lapisan masyarakat.
ABSTRACT
In recent years, the population of Muslim converts in Malaysia has shown a significant increase. However, they face various key obstacles in the economy such as limited job opportunities, discrimination, lack of skills and insufficient economic stimulus for Muslims to enter the job market and start businesses. Co-Operatives play a crucial role in empowering the economy of Muslim Convert in Malaysia. Therefore, it is essential to examine the assistance provided to Muslim converts, such as through the development of Muslim convert cooperatives in Malaysia. This article examines the roles and bright prospects for cooperatives in enhancing the economic position of Muslim Converts. The study adopts a literature review approach and document analysis. Data is obtained through a review of academic literature, cooperative reports, and relevant documents issued by government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Critical analysis of the information obtained is used to identify the roles and prospects of Co-Operatives in empowering the economic status of Muslim Converts in Malaysia. The study found that Co-Operatives have the potential to play a more effective role in upgrading the economic well-being of Muslim Converts through the development of business networks, promotion of innovation and technology, support for education, and continuous financial assistance. These efforts can support a more inclusive and sustainable economic development among Muslim Converts in Malaysia. With cooperation from various parties, cooperatives can achieve a vision of a fairer and more equitable economic development for all layers of society.
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