Financial considerations are prompting some young Malaysians to postpone marriage or start a family, even when those remain key personal aspirations. (Envato Elements pic)PETALING JAYA: For many Malaysians, deciding when to settle down increasingly involves more than finding the right partner. Financial security, housing costs and the prospect of raising children can weigh heavily on decisions.

Recent findings suggest these considerations are prompting a substantial number of young adults to postpone major milestones, with some opting against them altogether.

According to a RinggitPlus survey published on Oct 22, some 24.3% of respondents aged 25-44 said financial considerations had led them to delay or decide against marriage, a planned wedding, or having their first child within the past five years.