Sabah voters dissatisfied with state economic conditions
BANGI 5/10/2012– 57% of Sabah voters polled during a recent survey by Merdeka Center said they were dissatisfied with the economy in Sabah.
The survey also noted that sentiments on other economic indicators were lower in this recent survey compared an earlier survey conducted in November 2009. The results are as follows:
Satisfaction with Chief Minister Sliding
In our view, the marked difference in voter perceptions towards key political leadership and the state government reflected a “Sabah-centric” sentiment exhibited by voters. It also indicates that voters had different expectations on political leadership at various levels.
This is the second and last release from the survey carried out by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research between the 6th and 17th of September 2012. The goal of the survey was to gauge voters’ perceptions of current developments in Sabah. 829 registered voters comprising 51% Muslim Bumiputra, 29% Non-Muslim Bumiputra and 20% Chinese respondents; reflective of electoral profile of Sabah was interviewed via fixed line and mobile telephones. Respondents were selected on the basis of random stratified sampling along age group, ethnicity, gender and state constituency. The poll was jointly funded by Merdeka Center and a regional consultancy firm.
About Merdeka Center for Opinion Research
Merdeka Center for Opinion Research was formally established in 2001 as an independent organization focused on public opinion research and socio-economic analysis. Merdeka’s mission is to act as a bridge between ordinary Malaysians and other stakeholders with the leading members of the nation – by collecting public opinion studies and expressing them through survey results, analysis and position papers. For details, visit: www.merdeka.org
-------------------
Sokongan terhadap ketua menteri menjunam, sokongan terhadap Najib masih tinggi
Harap Bajet Negeri Sabah yang bakal dibentangkan oleh Musa dapat ubah persepsi pengundi Sabah.
BalasPadambajet 2013 bagi sabah pasti yang terbaik.
PadamTak sabar menunggu kerajaan Sabah membentangkan bajet 2013 nanti.
Padam829 orang respinden tu hanyalah 0.03% daripada 3juta jumlah penduduk Sabah.
PadamSelagi Musa bentangkan bajet Sabah, mesti ada kenaikkan puas hati dari rakyat.
PadamMemang itu yang terbaik untuk kita semua sebenarnya. Semua inginkan yang terbaik dalam bajet 2013 Negeri ini nanti. Harap Datuk Musa akan terus memberikan yang terbaik untuk Sabah.
PadamKalau diikut benar semua ini belum pasti lagi akan kebenaran lagi. Ini cuma kajian rambang yang dibuat oleh merdeka center. Jadi keputusan masih belum lagi pasti.
PadamIni kenyataan yang pernah dikatakan oleh Datuk Najib sebagai seorang perdana menteri Malaysia. Datuk Najib sendiri pernah berkata yang mana beliau senang berurusan dengan Datuk Musa kerana Datuk Musa dapat memahami akan kepentingan penduduk Sabah ini sebaiknya.
PadamIt is truth the person said that "Merdeka Center look like control by other party. Who know, maybe kan. not impossible. Same like Anwar got the fund from Soros."
PadamDatuk Musa sentiasa akan memberi yang terbaik untuk Negeri Sabah.
PadamBajet 2013 jauh lebih adil berbanding bajet bayangan pembangkang yang hanya menabur janji.
PadamMenteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, berkata dakwaan kononnya bajet itu untuk pilihan raya adalah tuduhan berulang yang sering disuarakan setiap kali bajet dibentangkan kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN).
PadamMajority of the people are very much satisfied.
BalasPadamKalau semua rakyat Sabah yang boleh mengundi disoal kaji, tentu populariti Musa menampakkan peratusan yang lebih tinggi
Padamtidak tau apa cara Merdeka Center mengkaji kali ini, adakah sama cara dengan kajian yang sebelumnya?kalau tak, tidak konsistent la..
PadamKalau ikut betul dengan pembangunan yang dibuat oleh datuk musa kepada Sabah maka pasti sesuatu yang positif juga diterima oleh Datuk Musa sendiri.
PadamKita perlu terus yakin dengan kerajaan BN dibawah Datuk Musa untuk meneruskan pembangunan untuk Negeri tersebut. Tidak perlulah percaya sangat dengan kenyataan yang dibuat oleh merdeka center ini.
PadamKalau kita lihat dari realiti sekarang ini rasanya masih ramai yang terus menyokong Datuk Musa. Tapi tidak tahu daripada Merdeka Center dapat semua ini.
PadamJangan kita lihat dan nilai dari sati aspek saja. Nilai dari pelbagai aspek. Kerana jika kita hanya melihat kepada satu rasanya itu tidak lengkap rasanya. Jadi perlulah teruskan usaha menilai yang terbaik untuk seseorang yang telah banyak membawa perubahan kepada Negeri Sabah ini.
PadamThe state government is really trying its best.
BalasPadamWe have experienced great change in Sabah in the past few years.
BalasPadamespcially under musa's administration... sabah has seen more development.
PadamMusa is the most popular CM in Sabah.
PadamMay be because he is popular so he became the target to attack with.
PadamRakyat sendiri juga dapat nmembezakan sama ada Sabah berkembang atau tidak?
PadamI expect more from the state government.
BalasPadamPM has truely worked hard for the people of Malaysia.
BalasPadamso far, he is the one PM who mingles with the rayat...thumbs up for the PM!
PadamState government has developed Sabah compared to the previous years.
BalasPadamDevelopment is a continuous process and the Sabah govt under Musa's leadership is doing their best to bring the best outcome.
PadamCara2 pakatan rakyat menurunkan semangat Musa Aman, jangan senang dipengaruh.
PadamMore research should be carried out in the economy sector.
BalasPadamHopefully this is to improved the economy.
BalasPadamDon't even know what those people dissatisfy with, which sectors they are unhappy, Merdeka Center don't even explain nicely, how to believe their studied....
PadamIt seems more people are satisfied compared to others.
BalasPadamReports are survey taken can help to improve the economy.
BalasPadamthe state budget will be announced soon...the rayat's perceptions may change....
PadamHow can a non-standardized survey helps to improve Sabah economic..
PadamVoters do have their various opinions about the stae government.
BalasPadamWe can evaluate the works of state government based on series of development and that of the present.
BalasPadamand not based on a single study which doesn't reflects the whole situation at Sabah.
PadamI can see the report given is true as we are having more satisfied people to the state government.
BalasPadamI wish better opportunities for the people in Sabah.
BalasPadamWe should have more jobs created for the people.
BalasPadamIt is true voters have different expectations of political leadership.
BalasPadamHuge different expectations at various levels of perception indeed.
BalasPadamThe people know what is best for them.
BalasPadamI still encourage everyone to vote wisely.
BalasPadamMore details on analysis should be given for proper evaluation and reports.
BalasPadamMusa byk membawa pembangunan kepada Sabah.
BalasPadamDeputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir had last week revealed that Sabah was the most successful state in attracting private investments in the first quarter of this year, drawing investments worth more than RM10 billion during the period.
BalasPadamHe believe that the people are mature and wise enough to evaluate the BN government's achievements and performance and whether we have fulfilled our promises as it is track record is there for all to see.
BalasPadamwhen musa went into power, he placed sabah back on the road to progress and prosperity...
BalasPadamAttacking the government is not something new, after all we have been exposed to so many dead negative articles for nothing!
BalasPadamMusa said the development of a high-value downstream agro-industry through the centre could boost economic activities in the interior.
BalasPadamit also depends whether sabahans want to accept the fact that so much has improved in sabah since musa came into power....
BalasPadamSabah continued to record strong economic growth, with the services sector remaining the biggest contributor to its gross domestic product (GDP), according to the data gathered by the National Statistics Department (NSD). The latest statistics published by the department showed the sector contributed about 50.4 per cent to Sabah’s overall GDP, followed by agriculture at 22.9 per cent, mining and quarrying 16.9 per cent, manufacturing 7.9 per cent and construction 1.4 per cent.
BalasPadamA census conducted by the department among 22,119 business entities in Sabah last year found 18,047 of them or 81.6 per cent were in the services sector.NSD head Dr Abdul Rahman Hasan said this was in tandem with the country’s effort towards achieving a developed nation status, by emphasising on the shift to service-driven economy.
BalasPadamBased on the statistics, the country is heading in the right direction as underlined in the Economic Transformation Programme that aims to grow the services sector from 58 per cent in 2009 to 65 per cent by 2020”.A handout containing key statistics at the function showed Sabah recorded a steady increase in exports and trade balance over the last three years.
BalasPadamLast year, the state’s export value stood at RM49.4 billion with trade surplus of RM16.6 billion, a significant increase from RM37.2 billion exports and RM11.2 billion trade surplus recorded in 2009.Palm oil represented the biggest chunk of Sabah’s exports in 2011 at 38.8 per cent, followed by crude petroleum at 32.88 per cent.
BalasPadamChina was Sabah’s biggest export destination, importing RM10.9 billion worth of products or 22.1 per cent of the state’s exports last year, while Peninsular Malaysia remained the biggest exporter to Sabah accounting for RM15.75 billion or 48.1 per cent of the total imports.Other positive indicator of Sabah’s economic health was the relatively low unemployment rate of 5.2 per cent that had remained stagnant despite increase in population.
BalasPadamThe principal statistics on employment for last year showed that there were over 1.64 million people in the labour force in Sabah, a visible increase from almost 1.59 million in 2010 and 1.35 in 2009. According to the statistics, there were only about 85,200 unemployed citizens in Sabah last year, a slight increase from the estimated 82,100 and 74,600 in 2010 and 2009 respectively.
BalasPadamSabah Statistics Department director, Norezan Wahid, when delivering a talk at the event, said Sabah recorded the biggest gross output in agriculture compared to other states in the country. He said Sabah produced RM13.21 billion or 24.7 per cent of the total of RM53.45 billion agricultural output in Malaysia last year.
BalasPadamIn the manufacturing sector, Sabah contributed RM34.1 billion or 4.1 per cent to the country’s total output, not including RM4.6 billion or 2.7 per cent in value-added products. In the construction sector, the state recorded RM7.4 billion, equivalent to 8.1 per cent and the fifth highest in the country.About 6.5 per cent of 591,137 organizations and business entities under the sub-sector category were also operating in Sabah, said Norezan.
BalasPadamSaya tidak bersetuju dengan laporan Merdeka Centre sebab kaedah kajian yang digunakan sangat bersifat bias dan mempunyai agenda lain. If you all want to know more about this merdeka centre, pls click this link;
BalasPadamKajian Merdeka Centre diragui
Siapa disebalik Merdeka Centre
Laporan palsu Merdeka Centre cuba tutup rekod cemerlang Musa Aman
ya.. laporan ini mmg diragui, kaedah kajian pun tidak sistematik, ia dilakukan secara rambang.
PadamThe people of Sabah should not be influenced by a public opinion poll that inferred voter satisfaction of Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman has plummeted, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
BalasPadamWhat was important Sabah leaders had been working hard to develop the state and were not overawed by an approval rating.
BalasPadamThe so-called "alternative 2013 Budget" of the opposition coalition would have caused RM7.2 billion to be transferred out of the country every year if implemented.
BalasPadamMCA Young Professionals Bureau chairman Datuk Chua Tee Yong said this would happen if the opposition increased the minimum wage from the current RM900 to RM1,100 per month.
BalasPadamChua said that the RM7.2 billion was twice the amount spent on the government's current Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia 2.0 programme.
BalasPadamSabah has yet again earned praise from Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang for demonstrating sound financial management last year to maintain its record of efficient and prudent handling of its finances over the last 12 years.
BalasPadamThe auditor-general's positive assessment should erase the allegations from certain quarters, who always question the state government's capability and efficiency in managing its finances.
BalasPadamThe auditor-general was so impressed with Sabah's financial management that he wants it to be a role model for other states.
BalasPadamUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, Sabah has been very focused in its financial management
BalasPadamMoody International has certified the Sabah government for efficient and proper budget management for three years running and RAM has given it a triple-A rating for its finances.
BalasPadamSabah's sound financial management can be attributed to Musa's relentless calls to departments and agencies to be prudent in their spending.
BalasPadamUnder Musa, the state government has been pursuing efforts to further expand its revenue sources to carry out more development initiatives and, most importantly, increase the state's reserves, now at a record high of RM4 billion.
BalasPadamThe state reserves is a great achievement by the state government, even the auditor general cannot resist singing praises for Datuk Musa Aman's financial management.
PadamEdward Khoo: The State Government is supportive of positive and healthy activities especially among the youths.
BalasPadamAbout RM1.136bil had been disbursed as of Sept 30 this year, from the total RM1.39bil allocation under the Ninth and 10th Malaysia Plans, to drive the SDC.
BalasPadamHope that the 9th and 10th Malaysia plan will go smoothly as expected.
PadamThe measures introduced in aligning the SDC with the Economic Transformation Program-me, Government Transformation Programme and the 10th Malaysia Plan had succeeded in boosting business confidence in the state.
BalasPadamThese developments have encouraged more private investors to consider participating in new investment projects, Entry Point Projects and Public-Private Partnerships in Sabah and for sure it spurred the positive outcome.
BalasPadamSeveral foreign countries have express their interest to invest in Sabah due to our political and financial stability.
Padamdengan pelbagai pencapaian yang diperoleh, sokongan boleh meningkat kembali.
BalasPadamKerajaan perlulah berusaha tingkatkan pencapaian demi rakyat.
Padamapa pun, ini hanyalah sekadar servay yang dibuat terhadap segelintir orang saja.
BalasPadamHanya segolongan kecil sahaja daripada rakyat Sabah ditemu bual.
PadamThe Sabah government needs to find out why voters surveyed are dissatisfied with it, especially the economy, and work to improve their services, say Barisan Nasional leaders from the coalition’s key votebank.
BalasPadam“I think the only way to solve all the problem, BN Sabah should work smart and consider what are the people’s problem, what people need,” said senior Umno backbencher Datuk Bung Moktar Radin, adding that the BN goverment “should do more” to develop the state.
PadamBut Bung Mokhtar said the state government cannot deliver everything, pointing out that it was the same for other states and even United States President Barack Obama has been criticised by his own people.
Padam“What I can see state government is hardworking, of course not everything they can deliver,” the Kinabatangan MP
Padam“The people, they know how to see you, they know how to judge you. We cannot hide anything,” he said, when commenting on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman’s ratings.
PadamWhen asked about the survey results, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk V.K. Liew said: ”That’s why I want to know why they are not satisfied, is it because not able to perform..., is it because of economy or corruption?”
BalasPadamHe added that allegations of corruption should not be made without the furnishing of evidence, saying that sometimes people make such claims due to “jealousy”.
PadamLiew pointed to the huge amount in Sabah’s coffers as proof that the state is doing well when commenting on Sabahans being unsatisfied with the state’s economic performance.
Padam“It’s a joke because state government’s coffer has RM4 billion,” adding that it was an unfair statement to make, saying that Sabah has more in its coffers compared to Penang and Selangor.
He said the state government can still improve their services and change voters’ opinion before the 13th general elections.
Padam“Since we have about six months before term of government expires, so public perception can change gradually over the performance of government.”
PadamSabah Umno deputy head Datuk Seri SallehSaid Keruak said opinion polls and surveys have advantages, but if not properly carried out, it can be flawed and disrespectful to certain parties.
BalasPadamWithout saying as much that a recent Merdeka Centre survey was wrong, Salleh said that if a survey was driven by an agenda, there was little to
Padamprevent those behind it from manipulating the results to fit the plan.
“Even the wording of the questions (in the survey) can whip up a certain response and provoke the person from saying things he never intended to say in the first place,” he said in a statement carried by state news agency Bernama
PadamSalleh said he personally did not think that Musa’s popularity had shrunk nor his decisions on how the state is developed had negative implications on the people.
PadamSejak bila Musa Aman masuk pertandingan kajian populariti ni? Lucu la
BalasPadamMusa tak pernah melibatkan diri dalan persaingan populariti, dia akan buat apa2 keputusan tidak popular asalkan ia memberi kebaikan kepada semua.
PadamTidak percaya sokongan rakyat sudah kurang, Musa sentiasa cuba sedaya upaya membawa pembangunan Sabah.
BalasPadamIni mesti angkara pembangkang yang ingin mencemarkan nama baik Musa.
BalasPadampembangkang akan lakukan apa saja untuk burukkan nama pemimpin Bn khususnya Musa. kita jgn mudah percaya.
PadamOrang yang cemburu yang suka mengadu dan memberi komen yang negatif terhadap orang yang berjasa.
BalasPadamComing year Sabah will be develop one of the biggest theme park around Sepanggar area, and the China investors are interested to invest in Sabah. All these are the economic result created by Musa, appreciate please.
BalasPadam"They would be built in the vicinity of the Karambunai resort area where there are lots of sea sports activities. KKIP Land and Business Development Senior Manager Lawrence Kimkuan said the industrial zones within KKIP have all been fully developed and are ready to be taken up by investors." Here are the prove, taken from Sabahkini.
BalasPadamA Non-standardized studies should not effect Musa accomplishment for those years, be fair and rational.
BalasPadambyk2 majlis yang dihadiri Musa, ia pasti akan mendapat sambutan dan dihadiri oleh begitu ramai rakyat. ini memperlihatkan Musa mendapat sokongan padu dari rakyat.
BalasPadamya,sebarng program yang dibuat memnunjukkan rakyat memberikan sokongan padu melalui penglibatan mereka.
PadamMusa masih orang kuat di Sabah. Sokongan golongan rakyat masih hebat dibandingkan.
PadamKetua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Musa Aman berkata .Pertumbuhan ekonomi Sabah terus kukuh dan mapan meskipun berdepan pelbagai cabaran termasuk kelembapan ekonomi global,
BalasPadamPengiktirafan yang diberikan oleh Ketua Audit Negara terhadap kecemerlangan kerajaan negeri mengurus sumber dan dana menuntut kita untuk terus meningkatkan lagi kecemerlangan bagi memperkukuhkan lagi ekonomi dan kedudukan kewangan negeri Sabah,
Padambagi memastikan setiap projek pembangunan benar-benar dimanfaat oleh rakyat di peringkat akar umbi, semua jabatan dan agensi pelaksana diminta mempertingkat keberkesanan sistem penyampaian perkhidmatan awam serta memantapkan lagi kecekapan jentera pentadbiran dan pelaksanaan di semua peringkat.
PadamKejayaan Sabah menguruskan kewangannya dengan cemerlang membuktikan kemampuan kerajaan negeri mengurus hasil-hasil negeri dengan baik.
Padamia sekaligus menolak tanggapan negatif dan tuduhan tidak berasas yang mempertikaikan kecekapan kerajaan negeri
PadamTuduhanyang tidak berasas harus dielakkan.
PadamI personally do not recognize a studied thru phone call and SMS,especially at Malaysia. Malaysian culture are likely unconcerned about society, so what is the fact underneath these.
BalasPadamAre these all politicized, even for conducting a simple statistic, or because it involve leader reputation.
BalasPadamSampling the right subjects would help the studies, consistent and standardize question should be clear and straight forward. Hope get to see the Merdeka Center sample questions, then we will know how reliable the test is.
BalasPadamPercayalah,ni mungkin cara pakatan rakyat mejatuhkan nama CM Sabah, lapan ratus lebih subjek sememangnya tidak membawa apa2 makna.
BalasPadamSaya menyedari satu phenomena yang berlaku di dalam kitaran berita online, tiap bulan atau 2-3 minggu mesti ada satu topik negatif yang besar tentang Musa Aman, kali ni ada sokongan data lagi, cuma tidak tau boleh percaya ke tak....
BalasPadamkajian ni ada dikenal pasti oleh mana2 pihak? ini bukan setakat memberi result boleh diselesaikan, creditability merdeka center memang mencurigakan.
BalasPadamPara pembaca diharap berfikir secara rasional supaya tidak dipengaruhi oleh kenyataan yang tidak benar.
BalasPadamReputasi seorang pemimpin adalah penting dan berharga, selama ni CM berusaha membangunkan ekonomi Sabah, tapi masih diserang oleh orang2 yang tidak berniat baik, kefahaman dari semua pihak amat dihargai.
BalasPadamCM KM sentiasa melakukan terbaik untuk Sabah dan rakyat Sabah
Padamapabila mengundi rakyat pasti akan memilih berdasarkan prestasi dan bukannya populariti.
PadamIm sure the people know well which the best to them.
PadamWhat make those people dissatisfy? from economic or administration? can't Merdeka Center provide clearer answers or their questionnaire are confusing and misleading.
BalasPadamMerdeka center survey simply can't be trusted. The fact is not enough
Padamkajian yng hanya guna berapa ratus orang saja sebagai responden adalah tidak boleh dipercayai.
BalasPadamRakyat seharusnya terus melihat apa yang tela dilaksanakan oleh CM daripada megikut 3rd parties menunding jari ke beliau. saya percaya bahwa semua yang beliau lkaukan adala untuk kepntingan sabah.
BalasPadamSabah ada kelebihan hasil pada tahun lalu yang menambahkan 13% pada simpanannya yang berjumlah RM2.32 bilion, dan ini menjadikan ia kaya wang tunai. Ketua audit negara, Ambrin Buang begitu kagum dengan pengurusan kewangan Sabah sehingga beliau menamakan Sabah sebagai salah satu daripada dua negeri di Malaysia yang paling baik pengurusannya. Satu lagi ialah Pulau Pinang yang diperintah pembangkang.
BalasPadamKetua audit negara, Ambrin Buang menilai nisbah kecairan tinggi Sabah pada kadar 2.6:1 sebagai "amat bagus." Simpanannya boleh membayar hampir tiga kali ganda hutangnya yang berjumlah RM887 juta. Kebanyakan daripada perbelanjaan defisit digunakan untuk membayar infrastruktur dan utiliti ketika Musa bergerak laju untuk menjadikan Sabah yang kaya sumber dibawah pemerintah Barisan Nasional, sebagai negeri kaya dalam masa lima tahun. Dan lebih daripada RM1 bilion akan dibelanjakan pada tahun depan.
PadamPerkembangan ekonomi di Sabah harus seimbang, biarkah rakyat di luar bandar daapt juga menikmati perkembangan ekonomi dan taraf hidup dapat diperbaiki lagi.
BalasPadam