Youths are more likely to be optimistic about the direction of the country and view the government and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin favourably compared to other age groups.

According to Merdeka Center's latest survey, the clear majority (53 percent) of youth respondents (21-30 years old) believe the country was going in the "right direction", while no other age group saw more than 50 percent of respondents agreeing.

Youths were also more likely, compared to other age groups, to...