In which language should Mathematics and Science be taught in secondary schools?
Bahasa Malaysia
59% (90141 votes)
English
38% (57213 votes)
Let students decide on their choice of language
3% (4166 votes)
Total 151520 votes
Comment [DN]: I guess the only reason why you would teach Maths and Science in Bahasa Malaysia is because Malay is the national language. That would be the only reason as far as I can see. You can only use Bahasa Malaysia in Malaysia (and maybe Indonesia) but if the students chose to go overseas say mid way through secondary school, they're screwed as they will have to relearn everything in English if they were going to a school/ college/ university in countries like USA, UK, Australia, Singapore etc. as most do.
Should the controversial sex video implicating an opposition leader be screened in Parliament to enable MPs to determine the identity of the man in the clip?
Yes
88% (6914 votes)
No
12% (952 votes)
Total 7866 votes
Comment [DN]: What business is it of the MP's to determine the identity of the man in the clip? What they need to do is work to improve the country by improving efficiency, increasing productivity, stemming out corruption and ensure the poor are given a helping hand and not waste time identifying a dirty old man dong something sleazy on video. The Malaysian voyeuristic tendencies seem to be exposed quite glaringly here.
Do you agree with Kinabatangan MP Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin that women are lousy drivers?
Yes
42% (4588 votes)
No
58% (6460 votes)
Total 11048 votes
Comment [DN]: Well there are bad drivers on both genders aren't there? I know it's a common theme we hear all the time that women are bad drivers but statistics show more men get into vehicle accidents than women do. Has there been research done to show that women are lousy drivers (compared to men)?
The minimum annual income to be eligible for a credit card has been increased to RM24,000? Do you agree with this?
Yes
38% (8139 votes)
The minimum income should be not less than RM36,000
30% (6529 votes)
The minimum income should be not less than RM48,000
23% (5061 votes)
The minimum income should be retained at RM18,000
9% (1875 votes)
Total 21604 votes
Comment [DN]: The higher the better as far as I'm concerned. Credit is just too easy nowadays. Combine that with people who don't yet know the concept of "spending within your means" equals a dangerous mix that could end up in real pain.
Do you agree that it is time to remove the ethnicity (“Race”) category on forms issued by the public and private sectors?
Yes
86% (15425 votes)
No
14% (2440 votes)
Total 17865 votes
Comment [DN]: Race is irrelevant and should be removed from all forms. It's a disgrace that many times when filling in forms in Malaysia, they ask you to state your race which gives no value and totally unrelated to the matter at hand.
Do you think that having a TV screen in vehicles could lead to road accidents?
Yes
48% (10709 votes)
No
52% (11580 votes)
Total 22289 votes
Comment [DN]: TV screens in vehicles are ok for the back passengers to watch but should not be installed in view of the driver as that would make the likelihood of an accident much much much higher if the driver was watching the TV while driving. Studies have proven that and anyone with 10% of a brain knows that.
Do you think that it's time to implement the concept of plea bargaining in Malaysia?
Yes
62% (4250 votes)
No
38% (2576 votes)
Total 6826 votes
Comment [DN]: Hard one but I think not. Too many a time criminals have gotten away with bloody murder because of this. I say hard one because obviously we would like to lock up as many of these scums as possible but we would not like lazy prosecutors to let these guys go with less than what they deserve. When a case can be proven, the defendant should never be offered a plea bargain.
Should university students be allowed to actively participate in politics?
Yes
48% (3949 votes)
No
52% (4266 votes)
Total 8215 votes
Comment [DN]: Why not? As long as they are not doing anything illegal or immoral they should have the free choice to do anything they want within reason. If a school drop out can get involved in politics and why can't a University student? Are we not living in a free democratic society? Well maybe not according to 52% of respondents.
Should the retirement age in Malaysia be raised to 60?
Yes
53% (11288 votes)
No
25% (5326 votes)
The retirement age should be raised to 65
22% (4586 votes)
Total 21200 votes
Comment [DN]: In this day and age the retirement age should be prolonged to 65 and beyond. Retirement at 55 years of age is too young. While it makes the employment figures look good for the government, it does nothing to the retirees who will have to depend on their paltry EPF for another 30 years.
Would you consider the building of a nuclear power plant as the best option to cater for Malaysia’s energy needs in the future?
Yes
56% (10379 votes)
No
32% (5833 votes)
I need more information on the proposal
12% (2260 votes)
Total 18472 votes
Comment [DN]: While nuclear energy is absolutely clean, it is also tremendously expensive compared to other forms of energy and until someone can tell me how to safely dispose of nuclear waste, I'm totally opposed to nuclear energy. Take Japan recently as a good example, if things go wrong, it could really go wrong.
Should Pulau Redang - which is rated as one of the world’s most beautiful islands - be turned into a getaway for the rich, with hotel rooms costing no less than US$500?
Yes
9% (1832 votes)
No
52% (11166 votes)
The cheaper chalets and hotels should still be allowed to operate
39% (8464 votes)
Total 21462 votes
Comment [DN]: It will be a sad day on earth when the almighty buck keeps ordinary Malaysians out of Pulau Redang, one of the most beautiful Islands on earth. The Island belongs to all Malaysians, hence everyone should be able to enjoy it's beauty.
Do you think that forming a special inter-faith committee can help promote religious understanding and harmony in Malaysia?
Yes
43% (4712 votes)
No
57% (6183 votes)
Total 10895 votes
Comment [DN]: Unfortunately, many believe (me included) that the Interfaith Committee is all smoke and mirrors and a diversion from the real issues. In Malaysia, race and religion are too intertwined with politics where the government use race and religion to stoke the flames of the different groups of people to their political gain. Disgraceful!
Are you willing to spend between three and 10 times more on energy-efficient bulbs as your contribution towards reducing carbon emission and saving the environment?
Yes
72% (5413 votes)
No
28% (2074 votes)
Total 7487 votes
Comment [DN]: So pleased with the survey results. I am too. I love our environment and we should stop abusing it so whatever I can do, I'm all for it even if it costs 10 times more!!
Should Malaysia adopt a minimum wage plan?
Yes
84% (10232 votes)
No
16% (1983 votes)
Total 12215 votes
Comment [DN]: Good and bad about minimum wages. I can give good reasons for not having a minimum wage but in Malaysia's case, because the standard of living is so low, I would support fully a case for a minimum wage. A minimum wage is ok, but if it's too high it can lead to higher unemployment and be problematic for businesses.
Do you agree with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that the Sept 11 attacks on the US could have been staged as an excuse to mount attacks on the Muslim world?
Yes
25% (6716 votes)
No
75% (20185 votes)
Total 26901 votes
Comment [DN]: Dr M is a nut case. Enough said.
Should banks subsidise the RM50 service tax for credit cards?
Yes
80% (15058 votes)
No
8% (1460 votes)
Consumers should be wise and only keep credit cards they require
12% (2197 votes)
Total 18715 votes
Comment [DN]: Of course everyone would like to pay less tax but why should a bank pay your tax for you? You request for a credit card, you get it and use it and there is an associated service tax with having that credit card, so why would you think other people should subsidize you?
What is your view on rapper Namewee's video, which pokes fun at TNB?
It is not in our culture to do something like this
8% (2934 votes)
Namewee is only making a point about TNB's services
92% (31808 votes)
Total 34742 votes
Comment [DN]: If a rapper wants to poke fun at a company, what is wrong with that. Heard of freedom of expression?
How much should a Filipino domestic helper be paid?
Not more than RM600
46% (4165 votes)
RM601 to RM800
28% (2570 votes)
RM801 to RM1,000
14% (1233 votes)
RM1,001 to RM1,200
4% (393 votes)
RM1,201 to RM1,400
7% (670 votes)
Total 9031 votes
Comment [DN]: While many Malaysians would like the convenience to have their dinner cooked, housed cleaned and constant help with the children 18 hours a day, 6/7 days a week many are only willing to pay RM600 (US200) per month for this privilege. Malaysians are getting more and more affluent but it seems financial equality is not top on their agenda. Well if financial equality is too much to ask for then how about fairness for the pain, toil and sweat most maids go through?
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