With the rising cost of living, unaffordable housing, rising inequality and stagnating wages, Malaysians face mounting challenges. This is especially true if you’re working class, even if you’re middle class. 

Since the tabling of Budget 2025 is just around the corner, on today’s episode, we take a look at what needs to be addressed in the upcoming budget to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots. 

We speak to three labour rights activists, Adrian Pereira of North South Initiative, J. Solomon of National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) and Alex Ong of Migrant Care.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories:  politics,  government,  Law/Activism,  economy

Tags:  mininum wage,  the bigger picture,  beyond the ballot box,  Budget-2025-Mahsing ⁠,  Budget 2025,  working class,  healthcare,  housing,