1Malaysia: ‘People first performance now' A critical perspective on the nation building approach in Malaysia’s government public relations

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Zeti Azreen, Idid, Syed Arabi
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 2017
• Subjects: HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/84429/6/84429%201Malaysia_People%20first%20performance%20now.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/84429/; https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315716749

Since independence in 1957, government public relations in Malaysia has strived to accommodate needs and expectations of multiple ethnic groups to avoid discontentment and prejudices that would put social stability at stake. In Malaysia all ethnic groups have equal rights to practice their cultural...