[PRESS RELEASE] - Trust in Professions

The findings from the study reveal:

• The top five most trusted professions in Malaysia have remained consistent with 2023
• Teachers, doctors, and scientists are the most trusted professions both globally and in Malaysia
• Politicians are the least trusted profession, both in Malaysia and globally

Evelyn Tan, Interim Country Director, Ipsos Malaysia mentions:  
"In Malaysia, the landscape of trust towards various professions remains consistent. Key professions such as doctors, teachers, scientists, and the armed forces consistently rank as the top five most trusted professions.

Conversely, politicians are the least trusted profession in Malaysia, mirroring global trends. Social media influencers are also experiencing substantial distrust, ranking just below politicians in term of public distrust. Despite their increasing presence, the trust in social media influencers remains low.

Globally, the trust in essential professions remains high, particularly among educators and those who ensure our health and security. In contrast, politicians and ministers continue to be viewed with skepticism, and there is a rising distrust in social media influencers. Nonetheless, Malaysians’ distrust towards the politicians, social media influencers and ministers are generally lower than the global average. "