Malaysia
Europeans Most Open to Those With Intellectual Disabilities
Education may play a role in receptivity
June 27, 2011
Gallup surveys in 112 countries in 2010 show people with intellectual disabilities get a mixed reception worldwide. More than half of adults (55%) with an opinion on the matter say the city or area where they live is a good place for people with intellectual disabilities.
U.S. Leadership More Popular in Asia Than China's, India's
Many Asians don't have an opinion about leaders in each country
November 5, 2010
President Barack Obama begins his long-awaited trip to Asia this week, including stops in Indonesia, India, Japan, and South Korea. U.S. leadership garners more approval than the leadership of China and India in 11 of 20 Asian countries Gallup surveyed over the course of the past year.
Optimism About Financial Wellbeing Rebounds in Asia
In 10 countries, optimism at or above pre-economic crisis levels
October 6, 2010
Reflecting Asia's resilience after the global economic crisis, Gallup surveys in 2010 show people's optimism about their financial wellbeing is rebounding across the region.
U.S. Leadership Gains Approval in Parts of Asia
Afghanistan, Pakistan only countries where majorities disapprove
September 20, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership in Asia has seen its share of ups and downs over the last few years. Australia and New Zealand saw the biggest improvements between 2008 and 2010, while Vietnam, Indonesia, and India saw the biggest declines.
Many in Asia Travel Domestically for Medical Care
Households seek care inside and outside their home countries
September 17, 2010
About one in five households in Asia report having to travel to another community for medical care in the past year. Fewer are traveling to other countries for care.
As Asian Economies Falter, Trust in Gov't Remains High
Export-reliant developing economies still trust financial institutions
January 28, 2010
Developing countries in Asia that derive much of their GDP from exports to the West have been especially hard hit by the global downturn. Even so, citizens in those nations remain confident in their governments and financial institutions.
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.
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.
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.
