76.5% Of Penangites Surveyed Say They're Happy

Yeong Pey Jung, Senior Analyst, Penang Institute | Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Relate Malaysia

25-Nov-21 18:00

76.5% Of Penangites Surveyed Say They're Happy

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A survey by Penang Institute found that Penang is a pretty happy place - with three-quarters of 3,011 residents surveyed identifying as "happy". We first dive into the survey findings and what they mean for policymaking. Then, we find out how much of our happiness and satisfaction are driven by our environment.

Image Source: Szilvia Basso, Unsplash

Produced by: Loo Juosie, Adeline Choong, Raihanna Azwar

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases & Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: Evening Edition, Inside Story, happiness, psychology, mental health, policymaking, Penang,

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