Fall of Barisan Nasional in GE14 and media framing: revisiting the event through public history

Mohd Fazlili, Ammar Irsyad and Kamaruzaman, Muqri and Melya, Nola Refa and Mohd Yusuf, Nurfajatul and Abdullah Fauzi, Nurfariha Akmal Fawwazah and Mohd, Siti Hadija (2025) Fall of Barisan Nasional in GE14 and media framing: revisiting the event through public history. Multidisciplinary in Action, 1 (1). pp. 19-28. E-ISSN 3083-9343

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Abstract

This public history project looks at how people in Malaysia remember the fall of Barisan Nasional (BN) during the 14th General Election (GE14) in 2018. The study focuses on how Malaysians view this important moment, what factors were thought to have contributed to it, and how media framing played a role in shaping public opinion. Using historical research methods like netnography and surveys, this project dives into the reasons behind BN’s downfall by analysing key news articles and opinions, along with responses from 31 participants. The findings show that public opinion on BN’s fall was not highly divided, but there was agreement that the defeat happened due to several factors. The loss in GE14 also highlights the significance of good governance, youth participation, and coalition building in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	11248/119928
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Public history, Fall of Barisan Nasional, GE14, Media framing, Political change
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP50 History H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia > JQ715 Politics and Government in Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Hadija Mohd
Date Deposited:	03 Mar 2025 15:34
Last Modified:	03 Mar 2025 16:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119928

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