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Background: Moral Values in The Issc
Background: Moral Values in The Issc
Background
A Moral Education Committee (Jawatankuasa Pendidikan Akhlak) was formed in 1976 comprising prominent members respecting
various religions in the country. This committee deliberated on moral values inherent in each religion and finally identified 16
universal moral values supported by all. In the ISSC, these 16 umbrella values have been expanded to 80 values.
1. KINDHEARTEDNESS
1.1 Compassionate
1.2 Considerate
1.3 Generous
1.4 Understanding
1.5 Forgiving
2. SELF-RELIANCE
2.1 Responsible
2.2 Independent
2.3 Industrious
2.4 Self-confident
3. HUMILITY
3.1 Polite
3.2 Admitting one's mistake
3.3 Friendly
4. MUTUAL RESPECT
4.1 Respect and loyal towards parents
4.2 Respect for the elderly, teachers, peers, leaders and neighbours
4.3 Respect for king and country
4.4 Respect for basic rights
4.5 Respect for beliefs and cultures of various races
4.6 Respect for individual rights
4.7 Adherence to the rule of law
4.8 Adherence to time (punctual)
4.9 Value wisdom, experience and deeds
4.10 Value manual labour
4.11 Value self-respect
5. LOVE
5.1 Love for life
5.2 Love for the environment
5.3 Love for the country
5.4 Love for peace and harmony
6. JUSTICE
6.1 Just
6.2 Fair
7. FREEDOM
7.1 Freedom within the law
7.2 Freedom within the democratic system
8. COURAGE
8.1 Brave
8.2 Stand up to the truth
8.3 Resolute
8.4 Responsible/Accountable
9. CLEANLINESS OF BODY AND MIND
9.1 Physical cleanliness