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Managing Public Perception towards Local Government Administration

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

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.

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  • Nursyahida Zulkifli & Shamsinar Rahman & Suzei Mat Nurudin & Saidatul Akma Hamik & Ahmad Shah Pakeer Mohamed & Rugayah Hashim, 2016. "Managing Public Perception towards Local Government Administration," International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research, Conscientia Beam, vol. 3(2), pages 14-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:ijppar:v:3:y:2016:i:2:p:14-20:id:1396
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    1. Isaac Otoo & Michael Danquah, 2021. "Fiscal decentralization and efficiency of public services delivery by local governments in Ghana," African Development Review, African Development Bank, vol. 33(3), pages 411-425, September.

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