Introduce decent standard of living guide for all
Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) announced a revision of the national Poverty Line Income (PLI) from RM980 to RM2,208. However, the PLI does not take into account the cost of living beyond a very basic budget. It does not take into consideration expenditures like childcare, leisure, and so...
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| Language: | English |
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2020
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/81939/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/81939/1/Introduce%20decent%20standard%20of%20living%20guide%20for%20all.pdf |
| Summary: | Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
announced a revision of the national Poverty Line Income (PLI) from RM980 to RM2,208. However, the PLI does not take into account the cost of living beyond a very basic budget.
It does not take into consideration expenditures like childcare, leisure, and social activities that not only draw from a household's income but are also
determining factors in a person's ability to work and endure the potential
hardships associated with balancing employment and other aspects of
everyday life. |
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