Data for the public good

Milieu Public

Public opinion, in the public interest. We turn the voice of everyday Southeast Asians into open data on the issues that shape our societies, free for the public, the press, and policymakers to use.

Why we do this

Insight should belong to everyone

We built a business on understanding people. Milieu Public is where we put that to work for the wider good, not for a client brief.

Open to the public

We publish studies for free so citizens, students, journalists and NGOs can all read the same evidence.

Every voice counts

Our findings come from real people across Southeast Asia, so the topics that matter to them stay on the agenda.

Insight for society

From cost of living to wellbeing, we surface data that helps communities and policymakers decide better.

Data stories

A few things we’ve been asking

A small selection. Sample figures shown for layout.

Cost of living

How Southeast Asians are navigating their financial futures

  • 18 to 2478%
  • 25 to 3466%
  • 35 to 4954%
  • 50+41%

Financial stress is highest among the young, but a sense of security grows with age.

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Wellbeing

Talking about mental health is getting easier, slowly

63%feel able to

Nearly two thirds now feel comfortable talking about mental health, yet many say stigma still holds people back from seeking help.

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Technology

The human edge AI can’t replace

68%

still want a real person involved in the decisions that affect them, even as AI tools keep getting better.

People welcome AI for speed and convenience, but trust, judgement and empathy stay firmly human.

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Consumer spending

Where Southeast Asians are spending, and holding back

  • Groceries61%
  • Health & wellness47%
  • Travel39%
  • Dining out34%

Households are protecting the essentials while staying selective about treats and big-ticket spends.

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Impact in partnership

When the public sector asks, we listen too

We work with government agencies and non-profits to measure what really matters, so programmes can serve people better.

“To mark our programme’s 10th anniversary, we partnered with Milieu to evaluate its impact. Insights from 1,500+ stakeholders showed how it nurtures empathy and community values, and where we can go further.”

Start Small Dream BigAn Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) initiative
1,500+stakeholders heard in one study
10 yrsof programme impact measured
6SEA markets we can run studies in
100+public studies shared freely
Trusted by agencies and organisations serving the public
Gov agency ECDA NGO partner University Media partner
Your voice, on the record

Behind every chart are real people

Our community of more than two million members across Southeast Asia shares its views so the public conversation reflects how people actually feel. Take part, and you help shape it.

Working on something in the public interest?

If you are in government, a non-profit, or the media and want to understand what people think, let’s look into it together.