Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 90, Dated 18th-24th Oct. 09'

MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians Blame Hamas For Delaying The Reconciliation
A recent Najah University survey shows that Hamas is losing support among Palestinians. They blame Hamas to be responsible for delaying the reconciliation agreement. Their voting inclinations also show that Fateh is going to get majority in the next General Elections.
October 25, 2009

Half of Palestinians Would Impose Dress Code
Many residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank would agree with the imposition of the Islamic head cover in public places and schools, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 50.3 per cent of respondents think such measure would be positive.
October 23, 2009

EAST ASIA

Malaysian PM Sees Sharp Drop in Support
Fewer people in Malaysia are expressing support for Najib Razak, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 56 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the prime minister’s performance, down 10 points since July.
October 24, 2009

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.