Consider This: Opinion Polls (Part 1) - Personal Popularity, Not Government Performance?

The Merdeka Center poll carried out amongst Peninsula Malaysia voters was between 31st March and 12th April, found Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s approval rating to be at 67%. This solid popularity rating seems to be at odds with the #KerajaanGagal hashtag that was trending on social media more than a week ago. What explains the apparent gap between the results of the survey & sentiment on social media? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Ibrahim Suffian, Executive Director, Merdeka Center.