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Screenshot of the incident involving a man driving dangerously on Jalan Skudai - Pantai Lido, Johor Bahru, on Saturday.

Preliminary police investigations found that the accident, which claimed the lives of 15 students, occurred when the bus they were travelling in rear-ended a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), causing the bus to overturn. Photo by Bernama

At least 15 people were killed in an accident involving a bus carrying students from UPSI and an MPV on the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, early this morning. - Photo by Bernama

The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) was forced to cut open the rear section of a tour bus using special hydraulic equipment to free victims trapped in a crash involving a bus carrying students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and a Perodua Alza. Photo by Bernama

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Bernama FILE PIX

Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.

With new car prices increasingly out of reach for many Malaysians, alternatives such as car leasing and buying second-hand vehicles are gaining traction. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Transportation realities in Malaysia shape not only how families move but also how many children they decide to have. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

With vehicle prices remained high and public transport struggled to meet daily demands, more families were postponing or reconsidering parenthood to maintain financial stability. Photo: Canva

Transportation may not be the first topic couples consider when planning for children. Still, the rising costs of car ownership, from monthly repayments to upgrading to a family-sized vehicle, were becoming an essential factor.