Nationhood Perspective Through Self-Control in COVID-19 Disaster Crisis In Malaysia

Abstract

Many disasters concerning the environment, health, poverty, war and terrorism have hit the whole world. Such disasters have caused disruptions to daily life. A country can have a good disaster management through the promotion of self-esteem. This is because there is a social solidarity to revive life. The purpose of this article is to see the nationhood aspect of a country and explain the elements that exist in dealing with a crisis especially COVID-19 disaster. Nationhood aspect can be seen in terms of self-esteem, patriotism and the element of social collaboration to face crisis. A qualitative research through document analysis was adopted to be analysed. Writings that are relevant to nationhood aspect became the focus of analysis. The outcome of document analysis found that in overcoming a disaster crisis, the nationhood aspect is crucial to create a harmonized and calm surrounding in the time of disaster so that it is not worsened. This self-esteem aspect is highly important as a country could exert control over its citizens and can quickly fix the situation. The implication of this article has proven that despite the latest technology used to detect and assist in handling crisis, humanity aspect involving nationhood element is equally important to preserve lives.