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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.

With Malaysia’s roads facing increasing congestion amid rapid urbanisation, a surge in vehicle growth and limited road infrastructure improvements, commuters are spending longer hours in traffic than ever before. Photo illustrated via Canva

Stunting does not only occur after birth, but often begins before a child is born, with data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 showing that 39.4 per cent of pregnant women were anaemic, indicating nutritional deficiencies and a major risk for low birth weight and stunting in newborns. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A reveler poses as she celebrates New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec 31, 2025 in New York. (Photo by John Lamparski / AFP)

The question, then, is not whether Malaysians abroad are willing to contribute. Many are. The real question is whether the domestic system is ready to receive and deploy that contribution effectively. - 123RF photo

Road stress can cause workers to arrive at the office feeling exhausted and under pressure, which can ultimately affect their productivity.

The Klang Valley has an expanding highway network, but traffic congestion remains a worsening daily reality, particularly during the morning and evening peak hours. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

When sleep is consistently disrupted, the body is deprived of rest and its internal systems shift in ways that make healthy habits, particularly appetite control, harder to maintain. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

As Malaysia enters 2026, the job market landscape and wage map are increasingly revealing the reality that not all states are moving at the same pace. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay