INCOME inequality is a pervasive global issue, and Malaysia is no exception. In this country, the middle class finds itself wedged between the affluent elite and the lower-income segments of the population, embodying a metaphorical “sandwich”.
Imagine this scenario: You earn a decent income, enough to afford a comfortable life, but you’re far from being classified as wealthy. This is the situation faced by middle-class individuals in Malaysia, officially categorised as the M40 group.
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