Media and Political Literacy Ahead of GE-14 : The Case Study of Tawau Parliament

• Main Authors: Jasmi Mohd Nasier, Zaini Othman, Eko Prayitno Joko, Mohamad Haziq Ikhsan Mohd Rudzainoor
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: JA Political science (General); JQ Political institutions and public administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.)
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/24107/1/Media%20and%20Political%20Literacy%20Ahead%20of%20GE.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/24107/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sabah

This paper explains the role played by the media in the increase of political literacy in Tawau Parliamentary constituency. This study analyzes the understanding of voters in Tawau on their role and responsibility as a citizen in the process of voting in the General Election. The understanding of th...