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NEWS | IPSOS: M'sians Happier This Year Than Last

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The episode opens with a public safety alert about sleep-deprived drivers during the Hari Raya exodus, where ENT specialist Dr. Fauzia Nasir explains that fatigue can impair focus without drivers realizing it. It transitions to announcements about Aidilfitri dates and a tribute from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim to frontliners. The core segment focuses on a new IPSA survey showing Malaysia's happiness score increased to 81% in 2026, up from last year, with 56% citing feeling appreciated and loved as the biggest driver. This score places Malaysia above the global average of 74%. The report notes that most Southeast Asian nations saw similar gains, with Indonesia achieving the highest global score at 85%, while Singapore was the only ASEAN exception. The episode then shifts to a legal case in Malacca, where a man received a nine-month prison sentence for stepping on the Qur'an and uploading the footage online last month, with the court emphasizing the offense's seriousness due to religious sensitivities. In a related development, the IGP urges the public to refrain from making provocative statements on race and religion, highlighting Malaysia's multi-racial and multi-religious nature. The format is a concise news bulletin delivered by Michelle, covering diverse topics from health and safety to social trends and legal matters, all within a Malaysian context.
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