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urban poor in Kuala Lumpur

Habitats Of The Urban Poor In Malaysia: Part II (The Real Living Conditions)

The first thing that comes to mind, is that most urban poor live in unsanitary places. While this is not untrue, it is important to note that this includes those living on the streets, in the slums, and public housing projects hosted by the government and private organisations. These conditions are not specific to just the homeless, but for any household living in poverty (B40 group).

PPR in Kuala Lumpur

Habitats Of The Urban Poor In Malaysia: Part I (The Real Living Conditions)

As cities grow and improve, job opportunities increase, enticing people to flock to the city as they chase for a brighter future. But as urbanisation becomes more rampant, its problems also plague society. Those living in urban poverty are left at a financial standstill with no feasible escape.

heart issues and poverty in malaysia

Poverty Can Take A Toll On The Heart

In 2019, over 18 million Malaysians were reported to be living with a heart attack waiting to happen. Ischaemic heart diseases (heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries) remained as the leading cause of death in Malaysia and it makes up 15% of the 109,164 medically certified deaths in 2019,

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