SEPTEMBER 14 — What are the shared values that underpin Malaysia? 

The first article put forward the idea that all Malaysians should be collectively responsible for both the success and shortcomings of Malaysia. But what is success and failure?

Malaysians are both happy and unhappy with many issues.

The recent Bersih 4.0 rally suggests that a good number of Malaysians are unhappy with some matters in Malaysia.

A JobStreet survey on Employee Job Satisfaction in Malaysia — in September 2012 — reported that 78 per cent of Malaysians were unhappy with their current job. 

A Merdeka Center survey  of Peninsular Malaysian voters — in December 2012 — reported that 52 per cent of respondents felt that the country was going in the right direction. 

Another Merdeka Center survey of Peninsular Malaysian voters — in December 2014 — reported that 49 per cent of respondents felt that corruption in Malaysia has increased.

In a Merdeka Center survey of Muslim youths (between the ages of 15-25) — in October 2010 — reported the following: