Dr Mahathir’s rating dropping, public losing patience, warns Rafizi

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 19 Dec 2018 8:18PM · 16 Comments

Rafizi Ramli says Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's approval rating has fallen across all races since he took office in May. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 19, 2018.

THE approval rating of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his government has dropped rapidly, largely due to the people’s disappointment with the government’s failure to reduce higher cost of living and fulfilling election promises, said PKR’s Rafizi Ramli.

According to opinion polls cited by Rafizi, Dr Mahathir’s approval rating as the prime minister has plunged to 53% in the past six months, down 19% from the 72% approval rating in June.

“There is a consistent 20% drop across all races – Malays (from 66% to 45%), Chinese (from 87% to 65%) and Indians (from 84% to 64%),” he said in a statement posted on his website today.

He added that in some states, the newly elected menteri besar, whom some of the sampled respondents could not name correctly, got a higher approval rating than the prime minister.

“From the first post-GE14 survey until this month’s poll, reducing higher cost of living and fulfilling election promises tops the key concern of the voters across the board.

“After a while, the public is losing patience with what is seen as mere excuses on the part of the PH administration.

“We can’t fulfil all the promises immediately within the 100 days, yet at the very least the PH administration must be seen to be solely focused on laying the groundwork to fulfil them (election promises) at some point in the future,” said Rafizi who heads PKR-linked pollster Invoke Malaysia.

Rafizi says the government needs to stop making excuses as to why it cannot deliver its election pledges but start taking concrete steps to address the people's issues. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 19, 2018.

He said people will continue being restless if there are no marked improvement concerning economic livelihood on the ground, warning that in some areas, things did get worse after PH took over.

“The public do not expect a miracle; they expect efforts. They need to see our focus is fixated on making their lives better.

“Instead, more often than not, we give excuses why we could not deliver.

“The only way that is achievable and responsible for forging a united and moderate Malaysia is to focus on our economic platform.

“PH must go back to our election pledges,” he said.

He added that PH must demonstrate seriousness in making life better for ordinary Malaysians.

“I urge the PH leadership to take stock of the developments and urgently re-focus our efforts,” he said. – December 19, 2018.

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  • So what's your suggestions RR? Quickly ask Dr M moved over and put Anwar as PM? You can slow slow wait. Now the tasks At hand is to undo all the damage by BN pre GE14 before we can see organic growth. Dr M has again and again said he will make way to Anwar minimum need to wait 2 years and we don't appreciate you keep fanning the impatience behind the scene. No wonder many chose to vote AA than you for your impatience.

    Posted 5 years ago by Oli oh · Reply

  • Ratings are ephemeral this early in the term. There are a lot of naive people who expect miracles. When they dont like something, there is handwringing and howls of disappointment. Utopia is unrealistic and unattainable.

    Posted 5 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • The public is losing patience with the shenanigans within PKR. That party is the one causing instability within PH. RR is just a bullshitter.

    Posted 5 years ago by [email protected] · Reply

    • RR want dsai pm, kak jadi dpm, nurul home minister and RR Jadi fm, dia tak sabar

      Posted 5 years ago by BALAM KRISHNAN · Reply

  • I see it as an opportunist with an insidious comment . Rafizi we know what you are trying to do. At least the old man has been truthful in his explanation why certain pledges in the manifestos are unable do to carry out . The rakyat accept it and will give time . Will Anwar and you if were to helm and administrate the country will you be brave enough to tell the truth or will present some antics to camouflage the concerns. Let's say we give benefit of doubts but somehow it has never instill any confidence as we can blatantly see in the episodes of Kajang move and now even the internal party elections where it almost rock the country with the silly petty commotions that almost erupted to jeopardize the PH administration. We are not too happy with Mahatir in his overall performances but at least the has gave it a shot and tried to make the best out from nothing after the disastrous kleptocrats leader who nearly plunge the country into the dark age. Anwar and you can do better.. Even with Anwar forming PR could not even wrested the Government since from the early inception of PKR party what make you think that Mahatir with forming of PH taking over the Government and now with you coming blazing your guns shooting from the hip with an opinion polls ( not sure if it is reputable ) showing a drop of his popularity ........ Do we really care??. To us many of the rakyat you are just fast gun no bullets and a very very badly behaved spoilt child that needs spanking. Do not push it as there are many more critical concerns in the country that require the utmost attention to attend. DO NOT BE A SHIT STIRRER. You are much more better than that to go down that level. it is not that the rakyat love Mahatir blindly but endowing a simple request for time to fix Malaysia great again is not too much a demand and he do fully deserved to do so as he was part of the winning tickets to the Federal . After what we have gone thru' it is only a very small request that we could easily give for a big hearted nonagenarian who actually do not have to be bothered about it. All the insinuation of creating a dynasty and his son to fill up as the PM are utterly rubbish ..... He knows the saying " if the shoes fit". There are other component parties in PH and none are like what MIC , MCA and others behaving like a coward with big brother Umno. So save your breath and be a politician of some credibility.

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Rafizis interwoven intentions are so blatant. Its sad to see a man who was pivotal in the frution of Malaysia Baru is now so fixated in uplifting AI at any and all cost.....

    Posted 5 years ago by Ebrahim Mohideen · Reply

    • ... so fixated in uplifting AI and himself...

      Posted 5 years ago by Malaysia Baru 09052018 · Reply

  • TDM Is back to his 1970 's BEHAVIOUR. He did Damage to Non Muslims when he was PM . But we Non Muslim still RESPECT him but remember everything has a LIMIT.

    Posted 5 years ago by Tharan Singh · Reply

  • There is indeed cause to be alarmed as business sentiments have dropped significantly. With falling crude oil prices, falling palm oil prices and decline in the key construction sector, some economist are predicting a very hard time for Malaysia in 2019. Businesses are cutting back and Rakyat are loosing their jobs. PH cannot be complacent and must act quickly and not be distracted.

    Posted 5 years ago by ChaySeng Ong · Reply

    • yes bro - ur right -> Tun M and whole of PH are working their arses off to make things better -> what is RR doing other than talk talk talk but nothing seems to please him unless everyone followed his way ?

      Posted 5 years ago by Oli oh · Reply

  • Same type. Same mentality. We will never progress. All want power and money. Some want more, some want national reverse island

    Posted 5 years ago by Malaysia Baru . · Reply

  • I really thought Rafizi was a smart person but he is the dumbest idiot ever. I had a lot of respect for Rafizi but now I have as much respect for the shit in the septic tank.

    Honestly !!! PH is losing ground !!! This moron Rafizi polls do not indicate the number of people pollHe does not indicate the breakdown of race and the number. He does not indicate the margin error. I can guarantee the Indians and Chinese are solidly behind PH. The Malays , the smart ones are solidly behind PH.
    It is the uneducated and dedak eating Malays who do not understand.
    Rafizi , thank god you lost the Vice President post. You are nothing but a shit stirrer. You do not serve any purpose but cause trouble and spew hatred. Your hatred for Mahathir is overcoming your intelligence ( whatever that is left).
    The economic will improve when corruption is minimal , just look at Australia. The ICERD move was intelligent to show we can play in the international stage. The fact that the dickheads who attended the rally did not understand it ( based on the interviews) tells us a lot about the uneducated Malays.

    So Rafizi , you can go f#*k yourself , you are nothing but a shit stirrer!!!

    Posted 5 years ago by Aran Thillainathan · Reply

  • Rafizi Do stop your subtle way of trying to get Dr Mahathir to step down so that your hero can be the PM instantly. You think we Malaysians are stupid people. We do know you through and through. You're a selfish guy. Only want ti make sure you become Minister of Finance when Anwar becomes PM!

    Posted 5 years ago by Jordan Lee · Reply

  • RR's own rating drops too with each news punlished about him.

    Posted 5 years ago by Tanahair Ku · Reply

  • How's your contribution since government was formed??? I like you but you seems to prefer to crictic than to contribute. You of all people should know, politics can't please everyone

    Posted 5 years ago by Wen Chiuan Woo · Reply

  • What's your contribution since government was formed??? I like you but you seems to prefer to crictic than to contribute. You of all people should know, politics can't please everyone

    Posted 5 years ago by Wen Chiuan Woo · Reply