This article is prepared to examine the efforts undertaken by Indonesia and Malaysia in facing global challenges through strengthening the character of their citizens via civic education in schools. The literature review method is used in this article to examine the implementation and challenges faced. Civic education is a compulsory subject in both Indonesia and Malaysia, aimed at instilling the values of citizenship. Both countries share a similar characteristic, which is the reinforcement of values. Indonesia shapes its citizens based on Pancasila values, while Malaysia strengthens the character of its citizens through pure values. The challenges faced by Indonesia and Malaysia, in general, lie in improving the quality of educators, teaching processes, and the content of textbooks.
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