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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

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.

Expert stated that Malaysia’s public transportation system remains too unreliable to serve as a practical alternative to car ownership, particularly for families with children. - Photo generated by Sinar Daily

The most poignant message was her mother’s final instruction, left to ease the family’s burden, “Please bury my body as soon as possible. There’s no need to wait for anyone,” the note read. Photo: Instagram / @jentikhati

MALAYSIA signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) on Dec 9, 2003 and ratified it on Sept 24, 2008. This important decision marked a new chapter in Malaysia’s efforts to fight corruption. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) talks to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he arrives for a bilateral meeting ahead of the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit after the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / POOL / AFP)

Syifa (left), Bunrithy (centre) and Walemba.

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