‘Do your research when house-hunting’

Getting hired in a competitive job market is tough – what more if one is a fresh graduate struggling with the high cost of living and steep rent rates in the city.

Accommodation in urban areas, in particular, said International Youth Centre (IYC) director Dr Mohamed Maliki Mohamed Rapiee, poses a significant challenge due to high rent rates and deposits, often requiring rentees to allocate a substantial portion of their starting salaries.