PETALING JAYA: A poll by independent research institute Ilham Center shows that Malaysians want the new cabinet to take swift action to improve the country’s economy.

“Based on a study by Ilham, 79% of respondents wanted the government to improve the economy and lower the cost of living due to rising prices of goods,” said Ilham Center’s executive director Hisomuddin Bakar.

“The issue over inadequate supply of eggs may seem trivial to some, but it is a big thing for the common folk.”

Hisomuddin also said cabinet ministers must be mindful because the rakyat would now place a high level of critical evaluation on the government’s performance.