A Reflection of National Integration Process and the Role of Media in Malaysia

Authors

  • Chang Peng Kee Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Kho Suet Nie

Abstract

National integration is an ongoing process in Malaysia since independence. Media are found to play an important role to enhance the process, especially in disseminating government policies. This paper takes a glimpse for a reflection of the past and to emulate the present 1Malaysia roadmap for national integration. In this respect, journalistic professionalism was mentioned as to how media really play the role to unite the nation.

Author Biography

Chang Peng Kee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Chang Peng Kee is an Associate Professor from the Media Impact and Creative Industry Research Centre of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He specializes in media studies, particularly media framing and public relations.

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2017-03-28

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