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Among the leaders present were Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) deputy chairman S. Arutchelvan, PSM Perak chairman Bawani KS and former Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. - Photo by SINAR/MOHD HALIM ABDUL WAHID

Undocumented children living around the back alleys of Chow Kit face growing risks of labour exploitation in informal sectors due to increasingly complex vulnerabilities.

An Iranian flag is placed amids rubble and debris next to a destroyed residential building near Ferdowsi square in Tehran on March 3, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Speaking as a guest on Bernama Radio’s programme ‘Suara Alfa’, Malik said his dream of continuing his studies faced numerous obstacles, including the absence of legal assistance to manage registration and academic matters. - Bernama photo

Having two incomes is no longer a guaranteed shield against financial strain. Households built around dual salaries face growing exposure to rising living costs and economic shocks.

Nancy Shukri. Photo by Mohd Halim Abdul Wahid.

An economist has warned the government to focus on the people’s pockets, as data shows that wages remain low despite the country’s strong economic position. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

Staying home with the family is no longer a lifestyle choice - it’s a financial calculation and increasingly, one that doesn’t add up. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva