Ipsos Malaysian Crime Monitor reveals a growing sense of security among Malaysians, with a declining perception of the rising crime rate. This positive sentiment is shared by Singapore within Southeast Asia. However, concerns persist in Thailand and Indonesia, where more than a third of the population believes crime is rising. Malaysians are more likely to point out ineffective low enforcement and corrupt political environment as other reasons.
This 31-country study tracks how people around the world see crime playing out in their communities, what they want governments to do, and how much trust they have in law enforcement.
In 2023, the economy of Malaysia grew steadily by 3.7%, and is expected to keep growing between 4% and 5% in 2024, with a moderate inflation rate. In short, the economy appears stable with contained inflation.
However, two out of three Malaysians believe the country is in recession. One out of three Malaysians feels that their inflation crisis is worse than in other countries.
The Banking Trust Track in 2024 has seen an increase in the number of people who have not used banking services in the last year. This is correlated with an overall decline in trust and a general weakening of consumer confidence. The banking industry has been challenged to be dynamic with the rise of digital banks, E-Wallet channels, and the acceleration of artificial intelligence.
A new study reveals pregnant mothers in Malaysia accept the benefits of a national Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccination campaign pregnancy programme from the Ministry of Health.
The impact of climate change is becoming an everyday concern for Malaysians, with the increasing frequency of heat waves, thunderstorms, and floods. On Earth Day 2024, nearly half of Malaysians expressed confidence in the government’s clear planning to address climate change. However, Malaysia is not immune to climate change denial or misperceptions.
Malaysians who believe that the country is heading on the wrong track are on the rise. Soon more Malaysians are likely to be pessimistic than optimistic about the country's direction.
Malaysia has shown a steady increase in happiness level from 2020 to 2023, and surpassed the global level in 2024, indicating a significant improvement in overall happiness among Malaysians. However, countries like Japan and South Korea showed a lower level of happiness, an indication of a diverse range of happiness around the world.
The new edition of Ipsos’ Global Happiness report finds there’s been a slight dip in happiness year-on-year as economic and political clouds loom overhead.
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