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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that high approval ratings demand greater accountability rather than enabling complacency, committing to accelerated work on government priorities and delivering tangible results for Malaysians.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim maintains Malaysia's highest approval ratings in a Merdeka Center survey, with Khairy Jamaluddin trailing closely. Economic performance emerges as the dominant concern for voters across the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured the highest approval rating in the latest Merdeka Centre public opinion survey, positioning him as Malaysia's most popular political leader among the country's senior figures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured a 52% approval rating in a fresh Merdeka Center poll, positioning him well ahead of major political rivals including Khairy Jamaluddin, Muhyiddin Yassin, and Rafizi Ramli.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has experienced a sharp decline in public approval, with his rating dropping below 50% for the first time since his June 2025 inauguration, driven by election management failures and party infighting.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval rating has fallen to 55.8%, its lowest point since she assumed office in October, according to a Kyodo News poll conducted over the weekend.