Malaysia is among the world's most AI-excited yet anxious countries. Driven by proactive government strategies and high public trust, Malaysians embrace AI's potential but remain wary of associated risks and challenges.
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Johor recorded the highest housing overhang from 2018 to 2022, driven by oversupply and low demand, with Selangor, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur also affected by rapid development and competitive markets.
MyPELINDUNG is a public educational campaign that aims to guide Malaysian society towards becoming a more informed and healthier nation. The campaign has made COVID-19 its focus as the threat of dealing with dangerous, highly mutated strains of the virus is ever-present.
Malaysia's national debate team made history in 2023 when they reached the semifinals of the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC). The team was placed fourth out of 64, the highest world ranking in Team Malaysia history.
Migrants and refugees have often been portrayed in a negative light and subjected to mistreatment, in addition to being blamed for a host of problems in the country. Most of the ill-treatment that they receive are the byproduct of misinformation and the absence of legal frameworks to uphold their rights.
Malaysia's fertility rate hit a historic low of 1.7 births per woman in 2021, raising concerns over an increasing ageing population and workforce decline.
Malaysia's residential overhang decreased from 36,863 units in 2021 to 27,746 in 2022, driven by affordability issues and mismatched supply, with Johor having the highest number of unsold homes.
Malaysia’s old-age dependency ratio has risen from 7.4% in 2010 to 10.3% in 2022, reflecting an ageing population. This could increase future economic pressure for elderly care and social services.
Refugees in Malaysia are often mistaken for undocumented migrants, leading to widespread confusion about their status and rights under international law. This has fueled misinformation about who refugees are and the protection they deserve.
Malaysia's CPI score fell to 47 in 2022, its lowest in years, signaling growing concerns over corruption and the need for stronger anti-corruption efforts and reforms.
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