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News Wrap-up: Tun M Retains Popularity, SUARAM Not Impressed With The Government

Aug 16, 2018

Tun M Retains Popularity

A Merdeka Centre survey shows Tun Dr Mahathir's popularity among Malaysian's dropped from 83% at the end of May, to a still-strong 71% this month. 

Among all the races, the Prime Minister was most popular among Indians, with 93% of respondents giving him their seal of approval. 

Photo: Bernama

Tun M is also more popular amongst those aged 60 and above.

Meanwhile, DPM Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail was named the most popular minister in Malaysia.

The second most popular minister is Economics Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

SUARAM Not Impressed With Government's Performance

Tomorrow marks the 100-day point of the Pakatan government being in power, and not everyone is impressed.

Suaram has issued a scathing 100 Days report card for government.

It says Pakatan has only managed to achieve about 20% of the promises made in their manifesto and also accused the government of flip-flopping on certain issues. 

Photo: Suaram

Suara Rakyat Malaysia also accused the PM of autocratic decision-making. 

Many Unsure About i-Suri

About 600 housewives signed up for the i-Suri programme on the first day of registration yesterday. 

However, the EPF says many among the target group are still unaware of the terms of conditions to qualify for the scheme, with about 250 of them turning up yesterday with enquiries. 

Housewives, widows and single mothers under 60-years-old need to register themselves in the eKasih database to find out if they qualify.

Kim Jong-Nam Trial Decision Today

The High Court will decide today on whether an Indonesian and a Vietnamese woman accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam should be freed or allowed to defend themselves.

Photo: Reuters

The duo allegedly killed the estranged brother of North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un last year, with the deadly VX nerve agent. 

Lower Birthrate Expected

Malaysia's birth rate is expected to drop this year and fall below the level of replacement. 

Official government statistics showed that a woman aged between 15 and 49 is estimated to have 1.9 children, which is not enough to replace her and her partner.