#declining trust

[kazifatagar]

Malaysian consumer confidence is weakening. Key drivers are clear and quantifiable

Malaysian confidence in long-term finances is weakening, driving households to cut non-essential spending and focus on daily needs, according to the Vodus Consumer Sentiment Study 2025. Surveys of 10,673 adults show rising worries over budgeting, credit use and retirement readiness, with only 44% feeling prepared for retirement. Most respondents now prioritise food, utilities and housing,…

Malaysian consumer confidence is weakening. Key drivers are clear and quantifiable

[dr-drea]

Democracies are flawed

I really want to trust in politics and the principle of democracy, but damn, politicians are fucked up.

I always had the dream of studying political science, but I feel like what I will actually study comes essentially down to narcisitic people taking advantage of a certain system, to find new ways to stay in power and to abuse it.

I think one of the biggest flaws of democracy is, that it needs people in power positions, while at the same time depending on the majority’s trust in these people. Because power makes us humans corrupt and egocentric. And those in power will commit selfish actions at a certain point, thereby breaking the trust. And more and mor people will not trust the system anymore. It’s truly flawed.