PETALING JAYA: Ilham Centre, an independent research firm, has issued a clarification after one of its fellows presented survey findings at the Umno Youth special convention on Saturday (Jan 3).
Its executive director Hisomuddin Bakar said the presentation by Mujibu Muis reflected a personal opinion and did not constitute the think tank’s official research, position or data-driven analysis.
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"All information, interpretations and conclusions presented were the sole responsibility of the presenter and should not be treated as a report, study or official statement by Ilham Centre," he said in a statement on Monday (Jan 5).
He added that Ilham Centre’s official findings are only valid when released through authorised channels such as formal reports, media statements, or presentations approved by its management.
The clarification came after Mujibu cited a survey of 1,800 respondents claiming only 15% of Malay respondents were open to cooperation between Umno and DAP, while 62% opposed it.
