![]() ![]() INTRODUCTION This research discusses social harmony and potential conflicts in Johor, a state in Malaysia. ![]() Keywords: Conflict, tolerance, social harmony, ethnic, prejudice Nonetheless, two most sensitive issues perpetrating social incompatibilities are detected as to the construction of worship places and defamation against different religious identities. Worse still, the individual perception about tolerance in respect to religious aspects is quite concerning, albeit not demonstrable in the context of inter-ethnic relations. In turn, this incites various kinds of prejudice among the fragmented communities. The study shows that notwithstanding the conflict potential is confined to low-intensity and sporadic quarrel, the impact of tension which has frequently occurred within families and relatives can lead to clashes in a larger community. The process of data collection was conducted between 20 through interviews with 1,000 respondents from 10 regions as well as extensive field observations. ![]() The State of Johor is inhabited by plural, yet, segregated ethnic groups, thus making them prone to communal conflicts. Potential Threats to Social Harmony in Johor, Malaysia Bagong Suyanto Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universas Airlangga, IndonesiaĪBSTRACT This study investigates the potential threats or conflicts shadowing social harmony in Johor Malaysia. SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES Journal homepage: ![]()
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