Introduce decent standard of living guide for all

• Main Author: Mat Ghani, Gairuzazmi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General); HB Economic Theory; HJ2005 Income and expenditure. The budget
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/81939/1/Introduce%20decent%20standard%20of%20living%20guide%20for%20all.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/81939/; https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2020/07/612890/introduce-decent-standard-living-guide-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 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.