To give you some idea of how life is here, take a look at some indexes that describe general country attitudes.
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI):
This is an annual ranking of countries by their perceived levels of corruption, or "the misuse of public power for private benefit.”
Malaysia ranked 60th with a score of 4.3
UK ranked 16th with a score of 7.8
US ranked 24th with a score of 7.1
Spain ranked 31st with a score of 6.2
Netherlands ranked 7th with a score of 8.9
Countries close to Malaysia's score: South Africa at 4.1 and Naminia at 4.4
Check here for your country: link
Power Distance Index:
This measures the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. In other words, how some people are more equal than others!
Malaysia 104
UK 35
US 40
Spain 57
Netherlands 38
Countries close to Malaysia's score: Russia 93 and Slovakia 104
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The Worldwide press freedom index:
Surveys direct attacks on journalists and the media as well as other indirect sources of pressure against the free press, such as non-governmental groups.
Malaysia ranked 122 with a score of 56, along with Algeria and Tajikistan
UK ranked 28 with a score of 2
US ranked 47, with a score of 14
Spain ranked 39, with a score of 9 and three quarters.
Netherlands ranked 3 with a score of minus 9, along with Estonia
Check here for your country: link
Given these indicators, you can imagine how much gossip there is in the pubs and coffee shops!
If you want to get away from corruption, politics and racism, you read Katz Tales: Living Under The Velvet Paw. If you want to dive into the mire, you might take a look at Kee Thuan Chye's latest book, No More Bullshit, Please, We're All Malaysians
Kee Thuan Chye is a dramatist and journalist who discusses local political issues without fear or favour. He's passionate, thought provoking, and doesn't mind if you disagree with him - he enjoys a good ding-dong battle of wits.

If you live here, it's fun to reread the reactions to various scandals and hot issues. If you don't live here, it's a good insight into how Malaysia works. I am convinced that future historians and other researchers will use this book as a guide to the spirit of this time.
Check out No More Bullshit, Please, We're All Malaysians, price RM39, in local bookshops, and while you're there, buy a copy of Katz Tales: Living Under The Velvet Paw, Price RM28, too!
14 comments:
katz tales: sizzling indeed
Your tale is always pawsome !
All the best for your book
Purrs
Xox
Very interesting statistics! Malaysia sound very interesting too!
Gosh - the black bits where press freedom is very seriously non-existent is depressing!
Take care
x
I really enjoyed learning more about where you live!
Gosh! Living here in Canada, and reading all the info and stats that you provided, it sounds like we live in as very unexciting country indeed! Makes me thankful
Kisses
Nellie
Interesting facts. And an unexpected post today.
We thinks we would like your book best!!
Your kind thoughts recently, following our news about BonBon crossing over Rainbow Bridge are much appreciated.
We got to know him late in his life when he came to live with us three years ago at the age of 13. He seemed happy here and quickly became a cherished and loved family member.
Thank you from all of us,
Mindy, Moe, Cookie, Mike and mombean Nina
These indexes are very interesting. Thank you for the link - I will look more closely.
No More Bullshit sounds like a wonderful book, especially here in the states during an election year
Wow, those rankings and indices are quite thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing!
Very interesting, thanks so much for sharing!
Luna and mammy Léia
Interesting statistics about Malaysia - you know from previous posts we're into stats ;)
It's also cool to see the two books side by side! Why not read both?
very interesting!
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