Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Young Malaysians urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round
Students are aiming to battle political apathy and educate first-time voters on the voting process ahead of a tight election race.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Rival Malaysia parties need to form alliances to win election, poll shows
Ibrahim Suffian said there was no clear-cut group with an advantage because politics was too fragmented, with more new players.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Shifting Sands of Support, Which Way Will Malays Sway Come Election Day?
Merdeka Centre founder Ibrahim Suffian describes the wider scatter of the Malay votes between BN, Pas and Pakatan Harapan as not quite epochal to the outcome of GE14.
Tue May 08 2018
Survey on GST's impact on people by Merdeka Center soon
Independent pollster Merdeka Center will be conducting a survey on the Goods and Services tax (GST) which was launched on April 1.
Sat Apr 11 2015
With or without Anwar, Kajang still a 'win' for Pakatan Rakyat
Analysts say that public support would swing in Pakatan Rakyat's favour with the conviction of Anwar Ibrahim in Sodomy II.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Chin Peng is dead, but the debate carries on
Opinions continue to be divided one day after the death of Chin Peng, the former Malayan Communist Party(MCP) leader who was once dubbed Public Enemy No.1.
Tue Sep 17 2013
3% votes swing to decide the new government
A 3 per cent swing in votes towards either BN or Pakatan Rakyat coalition is enough to form the next government, says Ibrahim Suffian.
Fri May 03 2013
Analysts: Pakatan likely to do better in Johor
Several political analysts predict a better performance by Pakatan Rakyat in Johor, as DAP's Lim Kit Siang is expected to contest in one parliamentary seat.
Tue Mar 19 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024