Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?
A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Young Malaysians urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round
Students are aiming to battle political apathy and educate first-time voters on the voting process ahead of a tight election race.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Rival Malaysia parties need to form alliances to win election, poll shows
Ibrahim Suffian said there was no clear-cut group with an advantage because politics was too fragmented, with more new players.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Let's Talk with Sharaad Kuttan (Episode 129)
Let's Talk - A show that brings you into the most important conversations of the day.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Forum demokrasi dan moraliti: Perbanyakkan forum dan perbincangan tentang kebebasan bersuara
Lebih banyak ruang perbincangan tersebut membolehkan masyarakat memahami apa erti kebebasan bersuara.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Shifting Sands of Support, Which Way Will Malays Sway Come Election Day?
Merdeka Centre founder Ibrahim Suffian describes the wider scatter of the Malay votes between BN, Pas and Pakatan Harapan as not quite epochal to the outcome of GE14.
Tue May 08 2018
Kekuatan Pas diuji pada PRU14
Dr Sivamurugan Pandian berkata, kemampuan Pas diuji melibatkan kawasan bercampur atau majoriti kaum Cina yang sebelum ini dibantu sokongan DAP untuk menang di kawasan itu.
Sat Mar 03 2018
'Mood kibar Jalur Gemilang dipengaruhi faktor ekonomi, polarisasi politik' - Ibrahim Suffian
Dalam temu ramah eksklusif bersama Astro AWANI sempena Hari Kebangsaan yang ke-60, Ibrahim Suffian berkongsi apakah yang bermain di pemikirannya.
Tue Aug 29 2017
Penubuhan parti Bersatu bertujuan meraih undi protes penyokong UMNO - Merdeka Centre
Pengarah Merdeka Centre, Ibrahim Suffian berkata undi protes itu lahir daripada rasa tidak puas hati di kalangan penyokong UMNO terhadap hala tuju parti itu.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Populariti Adenan Satem adalah tinggi di Sarawak - Ibrahim Suffian
Menurut Pengarah Merdeka Centre Ibrahim Suffian, masih terdapat banyak isu lama yang tidak dapat dirungkai di Sarawak, khususnya di kawasan bandar dan pinggir bandar.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Survey on GST's impact on people by Merdeka Center soon
Independent pollster Merdeka Center will be conducting a survey on the Goods and Services tax (GST) which was launched on April 1.
Sat Apr 11 2015
Merdeka Center bakal lancar kajian kesan GST
Merdeka Center bakal menjalankan satu kajian mengenai keberkesanan Cukai Barangan dan Perkhidmatan (GST) di Malaysia.
Sat Apr 11 2015
With or without Anwar, Kajang still a 'win' for Pakatan Rakyat
Analysts say that public support would swing in Pakatan Rakyat's favour with the conviction of Anwar Ibrahim in Sodomy II.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Siapapun bertanding di Kajang, Pakatan Rakyat akan menang, kata penganalisis
Penganalisis politik percaya sokongan umum akan memihak kepada Pakatan Rakyat susulan sabitan dan hukuman kes liwat Anwar Ibrahim.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Chin Peng is dead, but the debate carries on
Opinions continue to be divided one day after the death of Chin Peng, the former Malayan Communist Party(MCP) leader who was once dubbed Public Enemy No.1.
Tue Sep 17 2013