This study aims to identify the elements of cultural identity and moral values of the Indigenous students at PIPOA Kuala Rompin. This study is based on the adaptation of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory which looks at the microsystem element of the environment. This study also assesses the impact of the Indigenous students environment in PIPOA to maintaining the identity of inherited traditions. The methodology of this study is qualitative technique and case study design. The selection of subjects was conducted by purposive sampling involving 12 respondents consisting of form two to form four students, PIPOA Unit Head and GPK HEM SMK Rompin Permai. There are two types of research techniques used in data collection which were partially structured interviews and through observation. The data were analyzed by conducting simultaneous analysis with data collection, interpreting data and translating narrative reports. The results showed that there is an element of cultural retention among Indigenous students in PIPOA and two elements of moral values among Indigenous students in PIPOA. The findings also show that sewang are strong cultural element practiced by Indigenous students at PIPOA. The findings also show the elements of moral values such as maintaining family traditions and simplicity are core to the pursuit of moral values in PIPOA. The conclusion from the study show that the retention of cultural identity and moral values of Indigenous students in PIPOA is still strong based on the analysis. The implications of the study show that the application of educational elements in the environment in PIPOA has maintained the cultural and moral values of Indigenous students.
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To Cite this Article: Shamsudin, M. S. Bin, & Naidu, N. B. B. M. (2019). Retention of Cultural Identity and Moral Values of Indigenous Students at PIPOA Kuala Rompin. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(5), 1052–1062.
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