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Too costly to raise a family? Sarawak’s young couples face quandary

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/9 20:01 X
Too costly to raise a family? Sarawak’s young couples face quandary
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Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg says financial commitments were among the factors that young couples take into account before starting a family.

From the original report

“It’s up to the people, whether they can afford it or not. The cost of raising children, including basic necessities such as milk, can add up,” Dayak Daily quoted him as saying in Sibu.

Abang Johari said easing the people’s financial burdens was part of a broader effort to make Sarawak a more attractive place for people to live and raise families.

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Originally published
Aug 9, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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