A recent survey of young Muslim Malaysians by Merdeka Center and Sisters In Islam, attempts to understand the current dynamics of this demographic, in comparison to an earlier study conducted in 2010. The results of the survey have been framed as ‘Muslim youth outlook increasingly pessimistic, amidst strong retention of Islamic idealism’. What impact will this have on larger Malaysian society? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Hisham Muhaimi, Project Officer at the non-profit Initiative to Promote Tolerance and Prevent Violence (INITIATE.MY).