The 1Malaysia concept is now accepted by 80 percent of the people in the country, Information director-general Abdullah Murad said.

NONE He said the remaining comprised those staying in the interior areas where they had problems having access to information on the concept which was introduced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak two years ago.

"Understanding also varies because of political differences," he told reporters after opening the "Bersama Mu 1Malaysia" programme at the Cancun Park National Service Training Centre, Kampung Kangkung in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, yesterday.

Abdullah said the statistic was obtained from a study which involved 12,200 respondents in the country.

"We will get our officers to explain the matter to those who have yet to accept the 1Malaysia concept," he added.

- Bernama