So-called sandwich generation face growing financial strain


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians aged 35 to 44 form the largest share of bankruptcy cases, accounting for 39.61% of all instances recorded between 2021 and December 2025.

A total of 11,808 individuals in that age group were declared bankrupt during the five-year period, underscoring growing financial strain during what should be peak earning years.

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