Managing Public Perception towards Local Government Administration

Nursyahida Zulkifli, Shamsinar Rahman, Suzei Mat Nurudin, Saidatul Akma Hamik, Ahmad Shah Pakeer Mohamed and Rugayah Hashim

International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, 2016, vol. 3, issue 2, 14-20

Abstract: This paper highlights the efforts by the Seremban Municipal Council in encouraging participation among local community at their administrative area. Public participation is the most vital component in a good governance model for local governments in achieving effective and efficient administration. It is very important for the local government to ensure the local community participates in the activities carried out by the council. Through interviews with public administrators of local authorities and secondary data gathered from the Seremban Municipal Council as well as the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, the findings showed that there are challenges in public participation at the local government level. This is due to the public’s perceptions towards the local authority’s activities. In managing this challenge, awareness campaigns on local government activities should be conducted regularly. The findings from this study are significant in ensuring two-way communication and rapport between the communities and the local authority. This way, value added benefits can be shared between the stakeholders on a win-win situation.

Keywords: Good governance; Local community; Local agenda 21; Public hearing; Public participation; Perception; Local government; Malaysia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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