As the coronavirus rapidly sweeps across Malaysia, more and more families are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day struggles of living amidst a pandemic. A report released by
Education institutions in Malaysia had to juggle between the ever changing landscape of pandemic. The battle between physical and online classes remains at a tug of war stance as the
Throughout the pandemic, almost every Malaysian, citizen or non, turned to the government for aid. Be it monetary aid, food aid, or social protection, government schemes were needed to mitigate
Based on a survey of 500 households in Kuala Lumpur’s Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) flats, unemployment has doubled between September and December 2020[1]. The survey conducted by UNICEF and UNFPA
Watching movies such as ‘KL Gangster’ and ‘Abang Long Fadil’ growing up allowed many of us to take a look at the luxuries that come hand in hand with unethical practises in the city. Sex, drugs, alcohol are common gangster activities that we all know are bad, yet these drastic lifestyle measures can quickly become the golden ticket to an easy life, for those suffering in urban poverty.
We have all heard of the narrative of a small town girl moving to the big city, in order to make her dreams come true. Just like anywhere else in the world, Malaysian cities are laced with new prospects and deemed as the land of opportunity, by those that have only been exposed to paddy fields, rubber tree plantations and quiet villages. Life in the big city is exciting, but it can also swallow you whole.
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).
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.
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