High‑Five for Malaysia’s New PM!
In a recent poll by the independent Merdeka Centre, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been nailed down with a 69% approval rating – a pretty solid score for a leader who just stepped into office six months ago.
Why the thumbs up?
- Covid‑19: The government got a whopping 93% approval for its pandemic response. Citizens credit the team for keeping Malaysia in the safe zone while tackling the virus wave.
- Helping the Needy: Voters praised the economic rescue plan and the help put across to those hit hardest by the pandemic.
- Unity in the Malay Vote: Malay supporters chime that Sir Muhyiddin brokered a decent coalition between long‑time rivals, giving a sense of stability missing from the previous coalition.
From the past to the present
Back in April 2021, Mahathir Mohamad faced a tougher scene – less than half of the voters gave him a green light amid rising costs and ethnic turbulence. That contrast shows a clear change in public sentiment.
A Message from the Director
Ibrahim Suffian, the executive director of Merdeka Centre, says the Malay community appreciated how the administration handled the crisis and the economy. “It’s all about bringing folks together and fending off the money crunch,” he says.
For context: Malaysia has logged a bit over 9,300 Covid cases so far. Even amid this, the public feels the administration is doing a decent job.
In Summary
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is looking strong with a 69% popularity boost, especially for the pandemic management. Malaysians, especially those of the majority ethnicity, feel the administration’s approach is steady, united, and surprisingly effective.
