This news report highlights the Edelman Trust Barometer 2026 which has increased the trust level of Malaysia among its citizens towards main institutions to 71 points this year from 66 points last year. However, it also mentions skepticism among people with different views, backgrounds, and media sources. fears of criticism among different view groups are also mentioned alongside.
Malaysia is now ranked as the seventh most trusted country by its population towards main institutions as per the Edelman Trust Barometer 2026 which has increased to 71 points this year from 66 points last year.
This is one of the 28 countries surveyed to determine the level of trust among its citizens. The survey also shows increased skepticism among people with different views, backgrounds, and media sources. Building trust, which Malaysia has successfully achieved, among the top trusted nations in the world is indeed a challenge. It is essential to bridge the gap within the society to ensure social development and national growth.
According to the survey, 65% of Malaysian citizens tend to doubt or be reluctant to trust individuals of different values, social views, or cultural backgrounds. On the other hand, 37% of Malaysian citizens often get their information from sources having different political views at least once a week.
Moreover, 87% of Malaysian citizens believe that individuals differ in their views which makes them inclined to criticize others while 65% of Malaysian citizens have shown to be close-minded where they are against or reluctant to accept people having different views. Moreover, 39% of Malaysian citizens believe that the upcoming generation will have a better life than the current generation.
Around 73% of Malaysian citizens are anxious about the intention of foreign parties to spread fake information in the Malaysian media
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