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World Bank Group Country Survey 2026

Malaysia, 2025 - 2026
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MYS_2026_WBCS_v01_M
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Country Opinion Survey Program
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The World Bank Group Country Opinion Survey Program (COS)
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Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
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Data file: malaysia_cos_fy26_data

Data collected using the 2026 Malaysia World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY26). Dataset covers the following themes:
• Overall Views of the World Bank Group (WBG)
• The WBG’s Work on Development Priorities
• The WBG’s Instruments
• The WBG’s Engagement and Collaboration
• Communication and Outreach
• Sample Demographics and Detailed Methodology

Cases: 247
Variables: 132

Variables

id
Q1
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response)
Q2
How familiar are you with the World Bank Group (WBG)’s work in Malaysia?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the WBG in Malaysia?
Q4_1
World Bank (IBRD)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
World Bank Group
A1_2
International Monetary Fund
A1_3
United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNICEF)
A1_4
International financial institutions (e.g., Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
United Nations agencies (e.g., UNDP, UNICEF)
A2_4
International financial institutions (e.g., Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)
A3_1
Being a long-term partner to Malaysia
A3_2
Being easy to work with (i.e., simple WBG processes)
A3_3
Increasing institutional capacity in Malaysia
A3_4
Responsive to needs in Malaysia
A3_5
The WBG’s expertise being tailored to Malaysia’s context
A3_6
Access to WBG staff and experts
A4_1
Helping create the conditions for more and better jobs in Malaysia
A4_2
Aligning its support for job creation to the national priorities in Malaysia
B1
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Malaysia?
B2_1
Data resources
B2_2
Research and analytical reports
B2_3
Policy notes and briefs
B2_4
Advisory via Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS)
B2_5
Just-in-time technical assistance
B2_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
B2_7
Other
B2_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
B3
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s knowledge work (including data, research, training, policy notes, and advisory services) in Malaysia?
B4
How would you rate the quality of the WBG’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS) in Malaysia?
B5
To what extent do you believe that Malaysia received value for money from the World Bank Group’s Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS)?
B6
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced government policy/action in Malaysia?
B7
In your opinion, has the WBG influenced strategies or actions of private sector actors in Malaysia?
B9
To what extent has the WBG influenced the government’s policies or strategies on employment and job creation in Malaysia?
C2_1
Gender equity
C2_2
Water / sanitation
C2_3
Health
C2_4
Transport infrastructure
C2_5
Energy
C2_6
Public sector governance
C2_7
Agriculture / food security
C2_8
Education
C2_9
Climate change
C2_10
Digital infrastructure development
C2_11
Private sector development
C2_12
Environment / natural resource management
C2_13
Social protection
C2_14
Jobs
C2_15
Debt management
C2_16
Other
C3_1
Local government
C3_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_3
Private sector
C3_4
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_5
Donors and development partners
C3_6
Academia / research centers
C3_7
Media
C3_8
Other
C4
Are you aware that the WBG’s Malaysia office now has unified leadership representing the World Bank (IBRD/IDA), IFC, and MIGA?
C5_1
One-stop shop for information about and access to IDA/IBRD, IFC, and MIGA products and services
C5_2
Having a single focal point, rather than multiple, at the World Bank Group
C5_3
Integrated public and private sector solutions to better meet Malaysia’s unique needs
C5_4
Improved speed and efficiency of WBG operations while maintaining necessary safeguards in Malaysia
C5_5
I do not understand what a unified WBG country representation is about
C5_6
I do not expect any changes
C5_7
I expect other outcomes
D1_1
WBG e-Newsletters
D1_2
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
D1_3
WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X)
D1_4
WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
D1_5
WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
D1_6
WBG websites (including blogs)
D1_7
WBG podcasts
D1_8
WBG publications
D1_9
Other
D2
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently?
D3_1
Media (television, radio, newspapers)
D3_2
Event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
D3_3
WBG websites (including blogs)
D3_4
Social media
D3_5
Direct contact with WBG staff
D3_6
Podcast
D3_7
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
D3_8
e-Newsletter
D3_9
WBG publications
D3_10
Other
D4_1
WBG economic forecasts
D4_2
WBG reforms to become a better Bank
D4_3
WBG mission to end poverty on a livable planet
D4_4
Climate / environment
D4_5
Job creation / employment
D4_6
Education / skills development
D4_7
Agribusiness and food security
D4_8
Women empowerment
D4_9
Health
D4_10
Energy
D4_11
Other
D5_1
Outcomes / results of WBG-supported projects or initiatives
D5_2
Impact assessments and evaluations of WBG-supported projects
D5_3
WBG sector-specific strategies
D5_4
Overview of WBG financial products and services
D5_5
Information on how to work / partner with WBG
D5_6
Regular updates on WBG activities
D5_7
WBG research and knowledge
D5_8
Other
E1_1
Inadequate government accountability
E1_2
Inadequate alignment of policy and implementation on the ground
E1_3
Inadequate capacity in the government
E1_4
Political pressures and obstacles
E1_5
Corruption
E1_6
Other
E1_7
E1_8
E1_9
E1_10
E2_1
Access to finance
E2_2
Regulatory environment
E2_3
Infrastructure gaps (e.g., energy, transport)
E2_4
Availability of skilled workforce
E2_5
Political instability
E2_6
Corruption
E2_7
Market size / demand
E2_8
Bureaucracy / red tape
E2_9
Other
F1
What is your gender?
F2
What is your age?
F3
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as…
F4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 132
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