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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that has impacted all aspects of humanity. As of August 16, 2021, Malaysia has seen significant increases in active cases. However, the condition of indigenous peoples remains a question mark and it is unknown what steps have been taken to address this group. Do they understand the prevalence of the COVID-19 outbreak and what strategies are being taken to prevent this outbreak among the Indigenous people? Although there is crisis or disaster management related stakeholders, yet the Crisis Communication Relief Management and Preparedness is vital especially for the Indigenous people because they are important group of mainstream society. Indigenous peoples are among the most vulnerable and at risk of COVID 19 pandemic. The discussion is augmented by Foucault's notion of power and governmentality, aspects related to decision-making about Crisis Communication Relief Management and Preparedness. The analysis of Foucault’s Power, knowledge and governmentality gives a clear understanding on how the government in regulating and shaping the Crisis Communication Relief Management and Preparedness to the specific groups such as the Indigenous people.
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To Cite this Article: Chinnasamy, S., Rosnon, M. R., & Gill, S. S. (2021). Crisis Communication Relief Management and Preparedness: Covid-19 Disease Outbreak for Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(11), 2499–2511.
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