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Malaysian men borrow money to fund dates amid rising living costs

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A recent study in Malaysia indicates that a significant portion of young men are resorting to borrowing money to finance their dates, with over 13% of male respondents reporting this practice. The "Dating Expenditure Survey in Malaysia," conducted by LEGASI Research, also found that nearly 60% of men typically cover the entire cost of dates. These financial pressures are exacerbated by rising living costs and social media influences, complicating romantic relationships and future family planning. AI

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Malaysian men borrow money to fund dates amid rising living costs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    The price of romance: young Malaysian men borrow to fund dates, study finds

    More than one in 10 Malaysian men have borrowed money to pay for dates, while nearly six in 10 usually pick up the entire bill, a survey has found. The findings come as rising living costs place a financial strain on romance in Malaysia, where money worries are increasingly compl…

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