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Malaysia’s rental pressures force migrant worker to sleep on stairwell

Summary by The Independent
MALAYSIA: Malaysia’s rental crisis is showing stark signs as migrant workers resort to sleeping on stairwells of apartment complexes. Earning around RM1,500 (S$478) a month, many send two-thirds of their income back home, leaving little for rent—even for a single room.  The sight has alarmed netizens, who warn that such conditions not only highlight deep affordability issues but could also drag down property values in affected areas. Others are …
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The Independent broke the news in Singapore on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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