Malaysia

Malaysian Elections Underscore Ethnic Tension

Ethnic minorities less likely to say government is doing enough to promote harmony

February 29, 2008

Growing dissent among ethnic Chinese and Indians citizens is one of the key issues in Malaysia’s March 8 election. A Gallup Poll of Malaysia reveals significant gaps in attitudes between ethnic Chinese and Indians and the majority ethnic Malay population.More ...

Malaysian Bloggers

July 27, 2007

Malaysia is cracking down on bloggers as online criticism of the government grows.

Malaysian Muslims More Likely Than Non-Muslims to Trust Government

Non-Muslims more likely to perceive corruption as widespread

May 18, 2007

Malaysia's non-Muslims tend to hold less favorable perceptions of the government than Muslim residents do. About three in four non-Muslims perceive corruption to be widespread in the government, compared with about half of Muslims. Two-thirds of non-Muslims said they have confidence in the national government, vs. 88% of Muslims who said the same.More ...

In Malaysia, Muslims More Bullish on Economy Than Non-Muslims

Majorities of both groups are satisfied with their standard of living

May 17, 2007

Since 1971, Malaysia's economic policy has included programs specifically intended to improve the economic standing of ethnic Malays, who make up most of the country Muslim population. Today, despite the fact that they still have a lower average income than non-Muslims, 70% of Malaysia' Muslims say the country's current economic conditions are good. Just 45% of non-Muslims say the same.More ...