![[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
![French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706184210_demonstration.jpg)
French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest edges closer to Paris
The farmers urged the government to protect them from cheap imports, rising costs and red tape.
Thu Jan 25 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
![Malaysia PM Ismail raises prospect of early election Malaysia PM Ismail raises prospect of early election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665116003_TBISMAILSABRIBINAMUD.jpg)
Malaysia PM Ismail raises prospect of early election
If PM dissolves parliament soon, the election would come just as the economy starts to feel the pinch of rising costs and a global slowdown.
Fri Oct 07 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
![Rising costs: Sarawak Kek Lapis Association wants to cooperate with baking supply stores Rising costs: Sarawak Kek Lapis Association wants to cooperate with baking supply stores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71657534873_KekLapisSarawak.jpg)
Rising costs: Sarawak Kek Lapis Association wants to cooperate with baking supply stores
The Sarawak Kek Lapis Entrepreneurs Association plans to hold discussions with baking goods suppliers soon to avoid a sharp increase in the price of the state's iconic home products.
Mon Jul 11 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