![[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads [COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81521522953_cukai.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
![The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698303672_ParentsHandKids.jpg)
The hidden toll: Exploring the mental health struggles of contemporary parents
Rising cost of living with stagnant wages and economic uncertainty in Malaysia, has significantly pressured parents in providing for family.
Thu May 02 2024
![Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677228355_LRT.jpg)
Analysis: Malaysian workers need more clout to demand for better pay, conditions
Employees voiced out their pressing concerns about the rising cost of living and labour shortage.
Wed May 03 2023
![Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671196177_Brussels.jpg)
Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Friday to protest against the rising cost-of-living.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![Good news relating to telecommunication awaits B40, M40 groups this Christmas Good news relating to telecommunication awaits B40, M40 groups this Christmas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671178379_TBfahmifazil.jpg)
Good news relating to telecommunication awaits B40, M40 groups this Christmas
KKD will announce good news related to telecommunication to help reduce the impact of the rising cost of living, especially for the B40 and M40 groups.
Fri Dec 16 2022
![PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670850797_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies
M'sia must channel bulk subsidies, towards supporting the B40, M40 and small business owners who are affected by the rising cost of living.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Voters want new government to focus on economic, cost of living issues Voters want new government to focus on economic, cost of living issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667384777_SPRKL.jpg)
Voters want new government to focus on economic, cost of living issues
Noor Azuki Fahme Ismail only has one wish for the upcoming general election - the voting in of a government that can address the rising cost of living effectively.
Wed Nov 02 2022
![Govt strives to help people face rising cost of living - PM Govt strives to help people face rising cost of living - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660914359_IsmailSabriAKM.jpg)
Govt strives to help people face rising cost of living - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government has always strived to help the people face the rising cost of living and inflation.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Rising cost of living, price of goods among highlights in Parliament today Rising cost of living, price of goods among highlights in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658109376_Parlimen.jpg)
Rising cost of living, price of goods among highlights in Parliament today
Measures to address the rising cost of living and ensure the price of goods remains at affordable rates will be among issues to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Jul 18 2022
![Gov't should establish shops offering items at lower prices to help B40, M40 groups - Expert Gov't should establish shops offering items at lower prices to help B40, M40 groups - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618824578_YusofSaari.jpg)
Gov't should establish shops offering items at lower prices to help B40, M40 groups - Expert
The govt should establish shops offering daily necessities at affordable prices to help address the rising cost of living, Dr Yusof Saari said.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![Malaysia's PMI up in June, signalling improvement in manufacturing Malaysia's PMI up in June, signalling improvement in manufacturing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591351798_PemasanganKereta.jpg)
Malaysia's PMI up in June, signalling improvement in manufacturing
Companies are reporting sluggish export sales and growing concerns over the rising cost of living, Chris Williamson said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![Ministry to scrutinise memorandum on rising cost of living of MARA students Ministry to scrutinise memorandum on rising cost of living of MARA students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655217503_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Ministry to scrutinise memorandum on rising cost of living of MARA students
The memorandum on the rising cost of living faced by MARA scholars in the UK will be scrutinised, said the Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![MPN to study recommendations on inflation, rising costs MPN to study recommendations on inflation, rising costs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654943316_TBMUHYIDDINJOHOR.jpg)
MPN to study recommendations on inflation, rising costs
MPN will look into recommendations or suggestions that can be tabled to the government to overcome inflation and the rising cost of living at its next meeting this month.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Cuepacs wants minimum salary of RM1,800 for civil servants due to rising cost of living Cuepacs wants minimum salary of RM1,800 for civil servants due to rising cost of living](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650208335_AdnanMat.jpg)
Cuepacs wants minimum salary of RM1,800 for civil servants due to rising cost of living
The proposal to raise the minimum monthly salary of civil servants to RM1,800 is to enable them to bear the rising cost of goods and live more comfortably.
Sun Apr 17 2022
![More coop marts to be established to lighten people's burden with cheaper goods More coop marts to be established to lighten people's burden with cheaper goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642413167_TanSriNohOmar.jpg)
More coop marts to be established to lighten people's burden with cheaper goods
Noh said the aim was for cooperatives to play a bigger role in helping people cope with the rising cost of living.
Mon Jan 24 2022