AKPK CEO Azaddin Ngah Tasir said that 53% of those in these categories earned less than RM2,000 and could not afford RM1,000 emergency expenses.



"We found that on average, the Malaysian working adult has not reached the comfortable level of wellbeing," Azaddin was quoted as saying by Malay Mail, adding that the financial well-being of the respondents was at dismal levels with two out of 10 working Malaysians saving less than 5% of their monthly income.



"Many do not set aside money for emergency needs and medical expenses, and they would not be able to cover three months' expenses if retrenched," said Azaddin.