100 Days of the Najib Administration

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1 Media Release July 8 th Days of the Najib Administration A Survey of Peninsular Malaysia Voters 19 June 1 July

2 Media Release July 8 th 2009 All rights reserved. This report is published by proprietary subscription. No parts of this publication may be distributed, reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying without the permission of the copyright owner, application for which should be addressed to the same. The distribution, reproduction, copying or transmission including the quotation of a part of the whole thereof by a non-customer is strictly prohibited MERDEKA CENTER FOR OPINION RESEARCH 901B Diamond Complex, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA Tel: /1499 Fax: info@merdeka.org Web: 2

3 Media Release July 8 th 2009 Methodology 1060 randomly selected registered voters aged 21+ were interviewed via telephone for the survey Respondents were selected via random stratified sampling method along the lines of state of residence, ethnicity, gender and age Survey was carried out between 19 June 1 July 2009 Survey margin of error estimated at ±3.0 Important events during survey period: Announcement of further economic sector liberalization measures, public discussion of unity govt (and subsequent dismissal of issue by Pakatan/PAS), several schools closed due to A(H1N1) influenza outbreak, indirect campaigning for Manek Urai begins. Note: Total percentages presented may or may not add up to 10 due to rounding up of figures. 3

4 Media Release July 8 th 2009 Respondent Profile pt. 1 57% 33% 1 Malay Chinese Indian % No formal education Primary school Secondary school Diploma & equiv alent Degree No response 57% 24% 3% 9% 3% None Islam Buddhism Hinduism Christianity Taoist 36% 2 1 > RM1500 RM1501 RM3001 RM3000 RM Private Civil service Business sector owners 16% Self employed 7% 3% Female 49% 3% < RM5000 Don't know No response 24% 14% Male 5 Unemployed Student Homemaker Retired Lost ability to work 4

5 Perlis Kedah Pulau Pinang Perak Selangor Kuala Lumpur Kelantan Terengganu Pahang N. Sembilan Melaka Media Release July 8 th 2009 Respondent Profile pt. 2 Northern Central Eastern Southern 66% Rural 44% Urban 56% 2 19% 19% 6% 6% 19% 38% At home Workplace/ school At home & workplace/ school Other locations Mobile internet No internet access 17% 13% 1 8% 8% 7% 7% 1 24% 2 19% 17% 4% and above 5

6 Media Release July 8 th 2009 General Overview 6

7 Right direction Wrong direction Right direction Wrong direction Right direction Wrong direction Right direction Wrong direction Media Release July 8 th 2009 Considering the conditions in the country today, how strongly would you say that things are heading in the right or wrong direction? 8 66% 48% 37% 5 53% 4 54% 29% 38% 1 28% 9% 13% 1 26% 39% 2 4% 8% 13% 29% 27% 2 7

8 Media Release July 8 th 2009 And what would you say is the issue that is the main reason for your answer? Overall Right direction Wrong direction Don't know 1 13% 6% Peaceful/ free from conflicts 7% 1 Continuous development (instructure, economy etc.) 6% 1 The economy has improved 7% 1 No problem 4% 7% Favourable administration 4% 7% Others 7% 7% 7% New PM, new administration 4% 6% Received benefits, a caring government 4% No response 3% Unfavourable economic condition in general 7% 3% 1 Quality of leadership/ politicians 3% 4% Najib's policies (One Malaysia, liberalisation, visited China etc.) Political instability 9% 19% Unfavourable/ unstable administration 3% Political stability Bickering among politicians 3% Better race relations Unfavorable education policies 4% 8% Racial inequality 4% 9% Malay disunity/ Malay issues Social problems (neglecting religion etc.) Price hike/ inflation/ rising cost of living 4% Crime & public safety 4% Worse ethnic relations Corruption 3% Lack of transparency Perak political crisis 3% Does not receive benefits/ uncaring government 4% 8

9 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you with Prime Minister Najib Razak's ability in managing the economy? % 79% % 3 38% 5 19% 24% 6% 1 27% 16% 13% 3% 1 3 4% 28% 1 27% 27% 13% 3% 9

10 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that Najib is able to lead Malaysia out of this economic recession? % % 48% 24% 19% 1 36% 26% 6% 16% 26% 4% 1 3% 8% 27% 29% 2 16% 10

11 Media Release July 8 th 2009 In March 2009, the then Deputy Prime Minister Najib announced a stimulus package to boost the economy. How confident or not confident are you that the stimulus package will achieve its objective? 8 64% 64% % 43% 2 23% % 2 7% 1 38% 34% 27% 26% 23% 14% 1 13% 11

12 Will benefit Will not benefit Will benefit Will not benefit Will benefit Will not benefit Will benefit Will not benefit Media Release July 8 th 2009 To what extent do you think you will benefit or will not benefit from the stimulus package? 8 77% 53% 2 58% 37% 29% 8% 3 48% 43% 38% 17% 26% % 1 5 9% % 19% 1 12

13 Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Media Release July 8 th 2009 How strongly are you satisfied or dissatisfied of the way Najib Razak is performing his job as the Prime Minister? 8 74% 74% 6 53% 48% 49% % 13% 2 17% 13% 4% 9% 46% 2 6% % 6% 13

14 Media Release July 8 th 2009 In your view, what is the best thing he has done since he became PM? Don't know None Introduced the concept of One Malaysia Forged better diplomatic relations, stabilize national polit Friendly to the people Reviving the economy Released ISA, HINDRAF detainees Take care of the people (poor, senior citizens, etc.) No response Unites the people Educational measures (PPSMI, Chinese schools etc.) Projects for infrastructural development, improving public service delivery FELDA related developments Favourable leadership qualities (fair, firm, caring etc.) Introduced the economic stimulus package Introduced financial liberalisation measures Taking care Malay interests Arrangement of new Cabinet line-up Safeguard national security & public safety Increased salary/ incentive of civil servants & pensioners 8% 6% 4% 3% 3% 3% 8% 14

15 Media Release July 8 th 2009 In your view, what is the one thing he should have avoided doing since he became PM? Don't know 59% No problem No response Others Perak political crisis Inequality among races The Altantuya case A problematic administration Releasing ISA detainees The Johor-Singapore bridge Price hike Criticising the Opposition Wastage of public funds Malay Special Privileges The concept of One Malaysia The concept of UMNO-PAS unity government The stimulus package 1 7% 4% 3% 15

16 Media Release July 8 th 2009 In your view, what is the most important reform that needs to be done in Malaysia now? Revive the economy/ curb price hike Don't know Fair treatment for all races Improve the economy Unity among races Improvement in policies and the education system Care for the people/ poor Address social problems and crime Stablise the national political landscape Fight corruption Development in general Others Increase job opportunities Quality of leadership and civil service Emphasize on religion Change in leadership No response The concept of One Malaysia Emphasize on democracy Transparency in administration/ govt policies Unity government Reduce influx of migrant workers 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 8% 7% 1 17% 1 16

17 Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that Najib is able to bring about reforms needed by the country? 43% 49% 47% 26% 39% 3 29% 23% % % 8% 8% 1 1 6% 6% 36% 17

18 Media Release July 8 th 2009 Compared to, would you say that Najib Razak's performance as PM is better, worse, or about the same? Better Worse About the same Don't know/ No response 48% 5 26% 9% 17% 1 2 Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Dr. Mahathir Mohamad 18

19 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you in the following government functions with Najib as PM? 10 8 Very confident Somewhat confident Somewhat not confident at all Don t know/ No response 9% 1 13% 13% 1 14% % 14% % 4 36% 29% 29% 3 13% 13% % The police The efficiency of public service delivery Elections Commission MACC The judiciary Timely implementation of government project 19

20 Media Release July 8 th 2009 The Prime Minister had last month announced a policy to liberalize some aspects of the financial and services sectors. What do you understand by the liberalization policy? Don't know 78% Able to attract investments/ open investments 6% An equal economic policy across races No response To curb the economic depression, brings development etc. Others 3% Abolishment of the 3 quota Business & job opportunities Not an effective policy Gives privileges to non-bumiputeras Only stresses on religion 20

21 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that this liberalization policy will? 10 8 Very confident Somewhat not confident Don't know/ No response 17% 6% Somewhat confident at all 16% 14% % 14% 17% 2 bring in more investment and job opportunities... help Malaysia in the long run help the Malays in the long run 21

22 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that the liberalization of the services sector will bring in more investment and job opportunities? 8 56% % 39% 2 48% 3 34% 14% 6% 16% 16% 6% 23% 23% 7% 7% 14% 1 27% 26% 9% 4% 22

23 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that this liberalization policy will help Malaysia in the long run? 8 63% 6 64% 6 28% 4 44% % 16% 17% 1 6% 17% 1 4% 14% 34% 1 26% 1 23

24 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that this liberalization policy will help the Malays in the long run? 8 69% 5 56% 39% 38% 27% 46% % 19% 17% 8% 1 23% 1 19% 3 36% 6% 24

25 Media Release July 8 th 2009 Are you aware of the concept of One Malaysia introduced by the Prime Minister? 10 Aware Don t know No response 8 76% % 24% 19% 28% 37% 25

26 Media Release July 8 th 2009 What is your understanding of the One Malaysia concept? Don't know 39% Unity among the races 23% Fairness and equality among the races Malaysia as one nation, no differentiation of races 6% Others No response A slogan, political gimmick Malaysian people live in peace and harmony All races to unite and contribute to the nation A plural society Understanding and cooperation among races 26

27 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that One Malaysia will be able to achieve its goals? 8 59% % % 37% 34% 26% 2 27% 23% % 17% 19% 1 8% 1 9% 8% 27

28 Media Release July 8 th 2009 How confident or not confident are you that Najib has what it takes to improve race relations in Malaysia? % 29% 19% % 24% 2 1 7% 8% 4 26% 36% 16% 3% % 17% 1 28

29 Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Media Release July 8 th 2009 How strongly do you agree or disagree with UMNO and PAS having talks on issues concerning Malay and Muslim interest? 8 77% 54% 34% 5 44% 1 27% % 13% 17% 16% 43% 23% 17% 9% 24% 8% 34% 1 19% 44% 16% 29

30 Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Media Release July 8 th 2009 How strongly do you agree or disagree with the idea of an UMNO-PAS unity government? 8 68% 68% 44% 4 34% 13% % 3 14% 34% 2 13% 13% 7% 7% 6% % 8% 19% 30

31 Media Release July 8 th 2009 I will read you several statements about education. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 10 8 Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know/ No response 9% 9% 1 14% 27% 17% 17% % 26% a pass in English should be made compulsory to pass SPM the move to limit the number of subjects in SPM to 10 the teaching of mathematics and science in English in primary and secondary schools 31

32 Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Media Release July 8 th 2009 How strongly do you agree or disagree with the idea of allowing former leader of the Malayan Communist Party, Chin Peng to return to Malaysia bearing in mind that other communist leaders such as Rashid Maidin & Shamsiah Fakeh had been allowed to return to the country? % 8 26% 1 1 6% 54% 14% 3% 8 4% % 8% 3% % 5 13% 4 16% 1 32

33 Media Release July 8 th 2009 What should the Prime Minister do in order to resolve the political crisis in Perak? 8 Call for fresh elections for the state Call for by-elections at the 3 affected seats Persuade the people to accept the BN-led state government Others Don't know/ No response 54% 44% 38% % 1 14% 8% 4% 4% 4% 46% 24% 1 9% 6% 33

34 Improved Declined Remained the same Improved Declined Remained the same Improved Declined Remained the same Improved Declined Remained the same Media Release July 8 th 2009 Has your confidence in the future of the country improved or declined since Najib became Prime Minister? 8 77% 56% 63% 4 49% 54% 36% 13% % 14% 1 23% 9% 28% 1 16% 1 7% 1 3% 4% 7% 34