KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said Malaysia’s rise to seventh place in the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer.
Reflects growing confidence in the country’s governance, institutions and economic direction. Malaysia’s Trust Index reportedly increased from 66 points in 2025 to 71 points this year.
Placing the country among the world’s top-performing nations in public trust across government, business, media and non-governmental institutions.
Nga said the achievement demonstrates the success of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and social harmony under the Madani Government.
While stressing the importance of addressing social divisions and misinformation to maintain national unity.
