Two in three Perakians say their income is enough, but they want more jobs, Institut Darul Ridzuan study shows

IPOH, Oct 22 — A study by Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR), conducted in conjunction with the Perak 2027 Budget, has found that employment opportunities have overtaken the cost of living as the main concern among Perakians.

IDR chief executive Dr Zulqarnain Mohamad said the shift reflected changing public perceptions of current needs, particularly efforts to improve living standards and socioeconomic well-being in the state.

“The shift also highlights the importance of creating more jobs to ensure people have a stable source of income and can improve their living standards,” he told a press conference after the IDR dinner with Perak media practitioners here last night.

He said various state government initiatives, including the Pasar Sejahtera Rakyat programme, had helped address the cost of living and positively impacted people at the grassroots level.