Strengthening Constitutional Awareness and National Identity among Indonesian Youth in Malaysia through Community-Based Legal Education

Joharsah; Rahmayanti; Imam Al Faruq; Salsabila Khodijah Humairo; Luthfia Ikhwana; Sri Minarni

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i6.54

Authors

Joharsah Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
Rahmayanti Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
Imam Al Faruq Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
Salsabila Khodijah Humairo Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
Luthfia Ikhwana Universitas Alwashliyah Medan
Sri Minarni Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i6.54

Keywords:

Constitutional Education, Legal Literacy, Community Empowerment, Civic Engagement, Nationalism

Abstract

The increasing number of Indonesian youth living abroad has created challenges in strengthening constitutional awareness and national identity within multicultural environments. This community service program aimed to enhance legal literacy and civic responsibility through community-based constitutional education at Sanggar Bimbingan At-Tanzil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The program employed a participatory approach involving needs assessment, interactive legal education, case-based discussions, reflective learning, and program evaluation. The activities focused on improving participants’ understanding of constitutional principles, citizens’ rights and obligations, legal awareness, and national values. The results demonstrated increased participant engagement, improved constitutional knowledge, stronger awareness of civic responsibilities, and greater commitment to maintaining Indonesian national identity while living abroad. This program highlights that participatory legal education is an effective strategy for strengthening constitutional literacy, fostering responsible citizenship, and promoting sustainable community empowerment among Indonesian youth in international settings.

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