A recent survey found that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recorded the highest approval rating among the country’s political leaders, with 52% of respondents expressing support for him.

The survey, conducted between 12 March and 9 April 2026 by Merdeka Center, involved 1,209 registered voters. Respondents comprised 51% Malays, 27% Chinese, 8% Indians, 7% Muslim Bumiputera, and 7% non-Muslim Bumiputera from Sabah and Sarawak. It was carried out through telephone interviews using a stratified random sampling method to reflect the demographic makeup of Malaysia’s electorate.