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Discourse Strategies in the ‘Membangun Negara MADANI: Visi dan Kerangka Reformasi’ by Anwar Ibrahim

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  • Saliza Ismail

    (Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Norhazlina Husin

    (Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

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A leader’s discourse provides a window into his guiding principles, values, and vision for his followers and the broader community. Through this communication, the leader’s strategies, intentions, and decision-making approach become apparent, shaping his influence and impact. Malaysia MADANI was introduced by Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, to elucidate his approach to leadership and highlight the interactions between a leader and the community. Therefore, this study aims to identify and discuss the discourse strategies used by the Prime Minister in his leadership practices. Critical Discourse Analysis (Fairclough, 1992, 1995) and Interdiscursivity of Discourse Functions (Aman, 2006) are used as the theoretical framework for this analysis. Anwar Ibrahim’s book, ‘Membangun Negara MADANI: Visi dan Kerangka Dasar Reformasi’, is used to analyse discourse strategies. Findings show that Anwar Ibrahim uses both intertextuality and interdiscursivity in his writing. Intertextuality is emphasised through metadiscourse, a crucial tool in constructing Anwar Ibrahim’s discourse. Interdiscursivity is evident in discourse functions such as informing, ensuring understanding, presenting/defending views, relaying intention, and criticising, forming the essence of the current ‘Malaysia MADANI’ discourse. It is found that the book Membangun Negara MADANI: Visi dan Kerangka Dasar Reformasi employs both discourse strategies to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership and the nation’s development.

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  • Saliza Ismail & Norhazlina Husin, 2024. "Discourse Strategies in the ‘Membangun Negara MADANI: Visi dan Kerangka Reformasi’ by Anwar Ibrahim," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 3491-3506, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:8:p:3491-3506
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