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Rocket trails are seen in the sky amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on March 23, 2026. - (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

As Hari Raya Aidilfitri passes, many parents are left with the familiar dilemma of how to manage the ‘duit raya’ their children receive. Photo: Edited via Canva

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

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For Wang, stamps are more than proof of postage, they carry historical value and should be preserved even as the world moves towards digital systems. Photo by Bernama

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

Community Communications Department (J-Kom) strategic adviser Datuk Dr Budiman Mohd Zohdi during Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme, last night. - Photo by Bernama