Financial pressures force Malaysians to delay marriage, first child
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Nearly three in 10 people aged 25 to 34 say money concerns have put family plans on hold, RinggitPlus survey finds
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FINANCIAL concerns have led nearly one in four Malaysians aged 25 to 44 to postpone or decide against getting married or having their first child over the past five years, according to a new survey.
The 2026 RinggitPlus Malaysia Financial Literacy Survey (RMFLS) found that 24.3% of respondents in the age group had made such decisions because of financial constraints.
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- Oct 24, 2026
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