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Despite steady economic growth and low unemployment, many Malaysian households approached Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year with greater caution, carefully balancing cherished traditions with tighter budgets as living costs continue to weigh on spending decisions. Photo: Edited via Canva

As the last lights of Hari Raya Aidilfitri twinkle out and kitchens cool from the festive rush, many Malaysians are left facing a sobering reality: emptying wallets and depleted savings. Photo: Edited via Canva

Spending patterns show that Malaysian families are not abandoning festive traditions but are instead adjusting how they celebrate.

Cancer-free since 2021, Izzah, who was born in Kampung Kemahang, Benta in Lipis, said that her gluten-free biscuits are produced in a workshop located in the Rukun Tetangga area of Kampung Cenderawasih Timur, here. Photo by Bernama

Transport Minister Anthony Loke during a sharing session at the “Table for Unity: Ramadan in Diversity” programme held at the Karangkraf Complex in Shah Alam, last Friday. - Photo by ROSLI TALIB

Savings can serve as a financial buffer to help families cope with unexpected shocks such as higher prices or income disruptions. - Photo illustrated via Canva

Mohamad Zainul Hilmi, who was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, also manages his own breeding programme, hatching eggs on-site. - Bernama photo

For some patients, lifestyle modification, nutritional support and medication may still be insufficient to achieve meaningful health improvements. In such cases, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures can play a complementary role in obesity management. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily