Does Poverty Affect A Child’s Performance In School?
October 12, 2020
The stress of growing up poor can affect a child’s brain development starting before birth. It matters where you are born and how you are
How Does Your Household Income Compare To The Rest Of Malaysia?
October 6, 2020
Use the calculator below (by Khazanah Research Institute) to see how your household income compare to the rest of Malaysia.
Can The Students Of Malaysia Keep Up With E-Learning?
October 6, 2020
According to the Ministry of Education, there are roughly 5 million primary and secondary school students in Malaysia. When the pandemic hit in 2020, schools were forced to shut its doors and these students had to rely on e-learning for several months.
Malaysian Children Still Suffer From Stunted Growth
October 6, 2020
As of 2016, The National Health and Morbidity Survey showed that children under the age of 5 years stood a 20.7% chance of stunting. This number has increased in recent years.
Can Malaysia’s Poor Afford A Healthy Diet?
October 6, 2020
Malaysia has the highest rate of obesity and overweight among Asian countries with 64% of male and 65% of female population being either obese or overweight.
Kisah Seorang Wanita Dari Sabah Yang Mengharungi Kemiskinan Sehingga Menjadi Seorang Pengarah Eksekutif
October 4, 2020
Paulina Henry berasal dari keluarga yang miskin di Pitas, Sabah dan merupakan seorang pengarah di sebuah organisasi institusi pendidikan di Kuala Lumpur.
Over 60% Of The B40 Community Are Overweight
October 2, 2020
When you have to worry about whether you have enough to get by each month, you rarely think about what goes in your stomach, or
Savings Drying Up During The Pandemic
September 30, 2020
Only 1 in 6 households have enough savings to last more than three months. What was more concerning was that half of the households headed by women do not have enough savings to last them even for a month!
A Quick Fact About Women Living In Poverty
September 30, 2020
A nationwide study highlighted that households headed by women were more prevalent among the B40 group
How Much Does A Local Teacher In Malaysia Earn?
September 29, 2020
Did you know that according to the Ministry of Education (MOE), entry level teachers with diploma qualifications, have a starting salary from as low as RM1698 per month?