Rethinking Poverty In A Multidimensional Way
January 6, 2021
Did you know that about 84.3% of multidimensionally poor people in the world can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia? What does it
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The Dark Side Of Urban Poverty
January 5, 2021
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.
7 Ways You Can Make Helping Others Your Resolution For 2021
January 4, 2021
2020 was a tough year, indeed. 2021 is here and resolutions are being made. Wiki Impact would like to encourage our readers to consider others
YB Yeo Bee Yin: From The Plantation To Possessing Political Powers For Malaysia’s Good
January 3, 2021
This Cambridge graduate went from growing up on an oil plantation, to being one of the most heard of and respected voices for the Malaysian people. Internationally celebrated for her efforts to bring the best out of her country, here are a few things you didn’t know about Yeo Bee Yin.
20 Facts We Learned About Poverty In Malaysia In 2020
December 30, 2020
Here’s our list of 20 things we learned about poverty in Malaysia in 2020. It’s a mix of good, bad, ugly, revealing and shocking facts and stories.
Meet Francisca James, Miss Universe Malaysia 2020. She Shares The Significance Of Education And How It Saved Her Village
December 29, 2020
Now crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, Francisca Luhong James is excited to represent her country at the illustrious Miss Universe pageant. In our interview, she admitted that she felt a sense of responsibility to bring more attention to Malaysia, as well as to spread awareness about the indigenous tribes here.
Job Challenges Rural Folks Face When They Move To Big Cities
December 24, 2020
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.
NasiLemakonomics – Here Are Unique Price Insights Of Malaysia’s Favourite Food
December 24, 2020
This ‘Nasi Lemak Index’ is a light hearted comparison of the purchasing power of goods and the standard of living among different states of Malaysia. It is by no means representing the actual state of affairs in the nation.
The “Panadol Problem” Among The Poor
December 23, 2020
Self-medication is taking medicines without consulting a doctor. But often, people don’t realise how dangerous self medication can be and puts the person at risk of adverse effects. Most drugs have side effects and contraindications if taken excessively or in conjunction with other medication.
The Myth Of Being Too Poor To Afford Drugs
December 23, 2020
Did you know that a total of 300,00 adults in Malaysia have used drugs at least once in their lifetime? That’s not all, 100,000 Malaysian adults have been recorded as currently using drugs.