Malaysians find it’s too expensive to raise a child now


PETALING JAYA: Many point to women’s entry into the workforce and delayed pregnancy as being key drivers of Malaysia’s falling fertility rate.

However, young Malaysians are citing the high cost of living and work commitment as their reason for limiting to one child or not having kids altogether.

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