The Influence of Type of Race among Engineering Students towards the Level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Scores

This study concentrates on the comparison of Emotional intelligence (EQ) levels between major races in Malaysia (Malay, Chinese, Indian and others) among students. The EQ levels were determined using the Malaysian EQ Inventory (MEQI) test developed by a grouped of UKM researchers. All race groups scored between 74% and 83.6% for average of total EQ for all batches. Between the recorded four major groups, the student groups labeled as Malay recorded the highest EQ scores in all domains throughout all five batches. However, the difference between the scores of each type of race is not major and this result generally shows the type of race do not have any significant influence on EQ levels of the students. Interestingly, all races score highest and lowest on the similar domains.