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The Impact of Social Media on The Voting Trend of Malaysian Undergraduates Chang Yeow, Teng; Pandian, Sivamurugan; Jamir Singh, Paramjit Singh
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 9 No 4 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v9i4.304

Social media has had a significant impact on political communication and election outcomes worldwide. In Malaysia, politicians and parties have rapidly adopted social media platforms to engage with the electorate, highlighting its importance in shaping voter behavior and political campaigns. However, there is limited research on its specific impact on election outcomes. This study aims to examine how social media influences the decision-making of Malaysian undergraduates, who represent a significant portion of new voters due to the Undi18 initiative. This study utilized a multiple-choice questionnaire to gather data on the political preferences and behaviors of Malaysian undergraduates in the context of recent electoral changes. The questionnaire was distributed via the WhatsApp platform to ensure wide accessibility and participation among students across the country. The survey was conducted from January 17 to January 26, 2023, and received responses from 772 undergraduates enrolled in both public and private universities.The study reveals that platforms like TikTok play a crucial role in shaping political preferences and engagement among young voters. TikTok has become the primary source of information for this demographic, surpassing traditional media platforms like Facebook and television. The study also shows that social media influences go beyond information dissemination, impacting perceptions of political leaders and parties. Political parties are adapting to this shift by prioritizing platforms like TikTok for their campaigns, recognizing the importance of effective social media utilization for electoral success. Understanding the role of social media in shaping the political landscape is crucial for Malaysia's political future and for fostering a vibrant and inclusive democracy. The findings highlight the need for political parties to adapt to this new reality by engaging with young voters through innovative digital strategies and addressing their priorities transparently and accountably.

Penyatuan Politik UMNO dan PAS Pasca Pru-14 Sehingga Kejatuhan Kerajaan Pakatan Harapan Pada Tahun 2020 Mohd Sabri, Muhammad Amir Asyraf; Pandian, Sivamurugan
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 9 No 4 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v9i4.305

Kajian ini membincangkan mengenai penyatuan politik antara UMNO dan PAS pasca PRU-14 sehingga kejatuhan kerajaan PH pada tahun 2020. Kajian ini memfokuskan kepada kerjasama dan penyatuan antara parti UMNO dan PAS yang berkongsi ideologi yang sama iaitu Melayu dan Islam sejak berakhirnya PRU-14 yang lalu. Pelbagai faktor telah diambil kira dan hasilnya, penyatuan ini berlaku kerana persefahaman antara kedua-dua parti ini, perjuangan kearah isu yang sama serta kerajaan Pakatan Harapan sendiri yang tidak kompeten serta tidak sensitif dalam menangani isu yang melibatkan Melayu dan Islam. Melalui reka bentuk kajian kualitatif, hasil kajian ini telah berjaya menunjukkan kesan yang signifikan terhadap penyatuan ini. Kesan penyatuan UMNO dan PAS dibawah Muafakat Nasional telah memperlihatkan kemenangan BN dalam beberapa siri pilihan raya kecil serta kejayaan UMNO dan PAS dalam menjuarai isu-isu yang tidak mampu ditangani oleh PH khususnya melibatkan Melayu dan Islam yang merupakan isu yang sensitif di samping ketidakupayaan kerajaan PH dalam menjadi sebuah kerajaan yang lebih baik daripada kerajaan BN sebelum ini.

Interrogating Human Security And Human Trafficking Along Nigeria-Niger Borders 2015-to 2022 Isyaku, Shuaibu Shittu; Pandian, Sivamurugan
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 9 No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v9i1.275

Human trafficking is a crime that has persist despite the effort of government in combating the challenge. Various governmental actors at the local, national and international levels have collaborated in combating this menace yet, it still thrives. This has made scholars to beam their searchlight at the factors responsible for its origin and persistence. The Rational Choice Institutionalist theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. This study aimed at the identifying the causes of this menace between Nigeria and Niger Borders from 2015 to 2022. The Illela and Jibia borderlands in Sokoto and Katsina States in the North-Western Nigeria are the focus of this research. Data was collected through interview as a primary source of data. The qualitative data was analyzed using Nvivo to describe the interview responses. The study concluded that poverty is the major factor that responsible for human trafficking in Nigeria. Poverty among other factors has reduced the economic prospects of individuals as such those desperate for better lives are deceived by traffickers usually offer them employment opportunities and improved livelihoods.

Kesedaran Mahasiswa Dalam Kesiapsiagaan Memberi Bantuan Bencana Banjir Che Hussin, Zulkifli; Pandian, Sivamurugan
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 8 No 5 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v8i5.273

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membincangkan tentang kesedaran mahasiswa Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam kesiapsiagaan memberi bantuan bencana banjir. Hampir setiap tahun Malaysia mengalami bencana banjir tidak mengira tempat atau negeri. Manakala mahasiswa yang bertindak sebagai sukarelawan merupakan elemen yang penting semasa proses bantuan. Amalan semasa dan pada masa depan di dalam mengendali atau menguruskan bencana banjir seharusnya melibatkan penyertaan dari kalangan mahasiswa universiti. Hal ini menjadikan mahasiswa akan terdedah kepada tindakan kesiapsiagaan untuk menghadapi pengurusan bencana banjir di dalam komuniti. Persoalannya, adakah kesedaran dalam kalangan mahasiswa dalam kesiapsiagaan memberi bantuan banjir? Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif menerusi kaedah analisis kandungan. Hasil kajian mendapati kesedaran mahasiswa adalah terletak kepada diri masing-masing selain daripada pendedahan dari pihak universiti dalam memberi kesedaran dan kesiapsiagaan untuk memberi bantuan bencana banjir. Penglibatan mahasiswa dengan aktiviti berbentuk kesukarelawanan secara tidak langsung dapat memberi impak yang positif dalam diri mahasiswa tersebut

Legitimacy and Public Trust in Coalition Governments: A Malaysian Perspective Pandian, Sivamurugan; Sulaiman, Aizatie Najmin
Asian Social Work Journal Vol 10 No 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47405/aswj.v10i3.348

This article examines the issue of legitimacy in coalition governments in Malaysia following the 15th General Election (GE15), which for the first time produced a hung parliament and subsequently a unity government. While constitutionally valid through parliamentary majority support and the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, public acceptance of this government remains fragile. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study draws on 31 informants through in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD), complemented by secondary document analysis. The findings highlight five major themes undermining popular legitimacy: perceptions of a “forced coalition,” concerns about party dominance, the persistence of identity politics based on race and religion, unclear and inconsistent policy communication and economic confidence. These results are interpreted using Easton’s theory of specific versus diffuse support, Schmidt’s framework of input, output and throughput legitimacy and Public Choice Theory (Buchanan & Tullock). The study also underscores the Sarawak GPS model as an alternative example of coalition stability, achieved through a collective identity, ethnic consensus, and development-oriented politics. Overall, the article contributes to the literature by emphasizing that the legitimacy of coalition politics does not rest solely on parliamentary numbers, but also on the government’s ability to rebuild public trust through transparent communication, balanced power-sharing, and inclusive policymaking.

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