In a very real sense, civic behaviour is not only about rules or etiquette; it is also about mental health. A recent public survey conducted by the Malaysian Mental Health Association, involving 506 respondents, offers a revealing glimpse into how people view civic behaviour and education today. The vast majority rated civic education as “important” or “very important” for Malaysia’s long-term development. Many also believed stronger civic education could help address wider social challenges, such as intolerance, misinformation and declining civic responsibility. Examination pressure intensified and civic education was gradually reduced, absorbed into other subjects or treated as something children would simply pick up naturally.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 03:31 UTC