5 Types Of Poor
January 21, 2021
In 2019, the Malaysian government raised the Poverty Line Index (PLI) from RM980 to RM2,208. Now there are a total of 405,441 households living in
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Healthcare Trends Caused By Poverty In Malaysia
January 20, 2021
Although poverty does not automatically determine a person’s health status, it does influence it to a great extent. Download this whitepaper as it briefly outlines seven healthcare trends among those in the low-income group.
Worst Floods In 50 Years And The Poor Are Paying For it
January 19, 2021
Incessant rain for days on end have left many families and communities in Malaysia wading through rising waters – some even fighting to survive and save whatever assets they have. Floods are devastating and even life-threatening for the poor.
Meet Ayu. A Successful Orang Asli Educator Who Is Paying It Forward
January 15, 2021
Ayu A/P Majid, 25 years old was born in Kampung Chengkelik, R.P.S. Kuala Betis, Gua Musang, Kelantan. Gua Musang is home to a sizable community of Orang Asli’s of which Ayu is one of them. As a young girl, Ayu had very noble aspirations of becoming a teacher. She had pretend play sessions with her friends where she taught them under a tree and her ‘students’ would listen attentively.
Three Surprising Health Facts About The B40 Community
January 14, 2021
This article explores three interesting facts that we found out about the B40 community in Malaysia. It may help you to understand that people in poverty face a web of food and nutrition related issues and they require an array of interventions.
4 Financial Habits That Will Keep You In Poverty
January 14, 2021
You may be born poor, but that should not define you. To be born poor doesn’t mean you’ll always be poor. We live in a world where opportunities are greater than ever, where borders are erased and redefined and where futures are being scripted. Our days ahead are shaped by the habits we adopt today – but, why are there still so many poor people in the world today? Maybe it has something to do with eroding habits that eat into our hard-earned cash.
6 Brands With A Good Cause. A Great Reason To Spend!
January 12, 2021
An American study revealed that 90% of Generation Z believe that companies have a responsibility to help environmental and social issues. This also translates to
“I’m A Recipient Of Syed Saddiq’s Botak Challenge”
January 11, 2021
Malaysian politician and former Minister for Youth and Sports, Syed Saddiq offered to adopt a new hairstyle on the line to raise funds for less fortunate students in Muar, under his fundraiser programme named “One Family, One Laptop”. This quickly became a hot topic and was more commonly referred to as the #BotakChallenge.
The New Poverty Line Index Explained
January 6, 2021
Just when things started looking up, the pandemic arrived and threw a wrench in just about every developmental plan laid out by the government. 2020
Debunking Four Myths Of Domestic Violence Among The Poor
January 6, 2021
Domestic violence is a global issue that stretches far beyond classification by socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. Usually, no one group specifically resonates with this behaviour, yet cases are often linked to those inhabiting urban poor domains. There are many myths circulating about the relationship between domestic violence and urban poverty. Here we challenge some of the most widely believed and deep rooted misconceptions.