1 Malaysia Concept

60 Per Cent Of 7 Million Respondents Understand 1Malaysia Concept

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- About 60 per cent of 7 million respondents understand the 1Malaysia concept introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the feedback received followed questions sent via SMS to about 14 million mobile phone users.

"Some 7 million or 60 percent of mobile phone users said they understand the concept while data by six to seven million more is being processed. This shows that 1Malaysia is a success," he said at the 'Sepetang Bersama Menteri Penerangan Komunikasi' programme here Friday.

Rais said the Information Department had also conducted a survey on the people's understanding of the 1Malaysia concept.

"Some 12,212 respondents interviewed and 62 percent said they understand the objective of the 1Malaysia concept.

"Data from the two groups will form a database so that we can identify areas that need more focus. We will also ask questions via SMS to gauge the depth of understanding."

He said the ministry would also hold more meet the people programmes in kampungs, new villages, schools and via television to raise understanding.

"The programmes will include items like unity, the constitution, Rukun Negara, right to religion, social contract, learning and education," he added.

-- BERNAMA