Why Malaysia’s CPI rise still feels fragile 


MALAYSIA’s climb to 54th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) isn’t a headline-grabbing leap, but for many of us, it’s a welcome sign that things might finally be moving in the right direction after years of feeling stuck.

But let’s be honest: on the ground, the optimism is thin. It feels less like a foundation being laid and more like a temporary reprieve. The CPI measures perception, and our perceptions aren’t formed in a vacuum. They are shaped by the stories we live with.

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