The Malaysian Insider | SHAH ALAM, 17-July-2009 — A recent survey in Selangor shows that 60 per cent of those polled feel that the state is heading in the right direction while 63 per cent are satisfied with the performance of the mentri besar.
The survey, conducted by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research between June 5 and 15, found that only 19 per cent of those polled in Selangor expressed dissatisfaction.
The survey was commissioned by the state and the release of its findings today is seen as a move to counter calls by Bukit Antarabangsa state lawmaker Azmin Ali for a reshuffle in the administration of MB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.
PKR’s Azmin, who expressed a litany of complaints against the Selangor government, made the call at the State Legislative Assembly on Friday.
The survey indicated 64 per cent of those polled were satisfied with the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) state government’s performance after winning in Election 2008, with 22 per cent expressing dissatisfaction.
59 per cent of Malays polled, together with 69 per cent of the Chinese and Indians indicated satisfaction.
The reasons given for the favourable ratings include the state’s welfare programmes, transparent and efficient administration, and the reduction of corruption.
The survey also found 58 per cent were also satisfied with the state government’s ability to manage and administer Selangor’s economy — 13 per cent responded they are very confident while 45 per cent said they were somewhat confident.
According to a spokesman, the State Government commissioned Merdeka Centre to conduct the survey in order to assess people’s views and perceptions of its performance.
However the survey indicated the Selangor still needs to improve its communication and delivery to the people, while reducing red tape.