Kuala Lampur, May 20 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 - More Malaysians are becoming less tolerant of people with differing opinions and values, according to the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, which points to a deepening "insular trust" mindset and widening social polarisation.

Despite improving overall trust in institutions such as businesses and the government, the report suggests a worrying trend: Malaysians are increasingly retreating into familiar information environments and are less willing to trust those with different values, political views or cultural backgrounds.

On average, 65 per cent of Malaysians now exhibit an insular trust mindset, while only 37 per cent regularly seek information from sources with differing political viewpoints...