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Day: 8 October 2009

Honeymoon over for Malaysian PM as popularity drops

Channel News Asia | KUALA LUMPUR, 08-October-2009 : Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s popularity ratings have dropped, according to a poll released on Thursday which indicated that excitement over his appointment six months ago had faded. The Merdeka Centre research firm said that 56 per cent of 1,027 people surveyed were very satisfied or somewhat […]

Six months on, Najib’s approval rating dips slightly

Sin Chew Jit Poh | KUALA LUMPUR, 08-October-2009 (The Malaysian Insider) — Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s approval rating has fallen slightly, with 56 per cent of Malaysians satisfied with his performance as Prime Minister, compared with a high of 65 per cent in June, according to a new poll released today. The poll, conducted by […]

Voters not convinced Pakatan can run federal government – By Leslie Lau

08-October-2009, The Malaysian Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – A majority of voters in peninsular Malaysia remain unconvinced Pakatan Rakyat (PR) is a viable alternative to Barisan Nasional (BN) to rule the country at federal level although they are largely satisfied with the way states under the fledgling coalition is being administered, a new poll […]

Najib failing to win back voters

The Malaysian Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, 08-October-2009 – Prime Minister Najib Razak heads into his party’s annual meeting next week promising reforms to stem corruption in a bid to reignite the waning appeal of a government that has ruled for 52 years. Najib is also hoping for victory on Sunday in a safe state seat […]

MCA EGM: Ong Having The Upperhand?

Bernama Online | KUALA LUMPUR, 08-Oct-2009 — As the MCA’s “triple 10” Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) approaches – at 10am on the 10th day of the 10th month this Saturday – many party insiders believe the 2,377-odd central delegates who would be voting in it have more or less made up their minds. This is […]

Voters averse to tainted leaders, poll shows

The Malaysian Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, 08-Oct-2009 – Umno appears headed for victory in this weekend’s Bagan Pinang vote, but a huge majority of voters in peninsular Malaysia disagree with Barisan Nasional’s (BN) choice of a tainted candidate, a new poll shows. A poll by the independent Merdeka Center shows a whopping 87 per cent […]