{
  "id": 16995411,
  "title": "More than 1 in 10 Malaysian men borrow money to pay for dates: survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/more-than-1-in-10-malaysian-men-borrow-money-to-pay-for-dates-survey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:34:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress International",
    "slug": "vnexpress-international",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/more-than-1-in-10-malaysian-men-borrow-money-to-pay-for-dates-survey-5137555.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey conducted by Legasi Research reveals that 13.2% of Malaysian men have resorted to borrowing money to fund their dating activities, as opposed to only 4.9% of women who have done so. The survey, which polled 152 respondents between May and June, found that men were more likely to cover the entire bill for dates, with 59.3% of men doing so compared to 8.2% of women. Additionally, men were more prone to experiencing financial strain due to dating, with 27.5% reporting pressure compared to 16.4% of women. The survey also found that nearly half of all respondents, amounting to 49.3%, considered dating to be expensive, with the average expense per date being between RM51 and RM200, with food and drinks being the most common expense. The online survey was conducted among a predominantly young demographic, with 43.4% of respondents falling within the age range of 18 to 24, and a significant portion having monthly incomes below RM3,000. Taking turns to pay for dates is the most common arrangement, favored by 50.8% of women. Despite the costs, 76.3% of respondents, including 79.1% of men and 72.1% of women, expressed willingness to spend more to maintain their relationships.",
  "summary": "More than one in 10 men in a Malaysian survey on dating costs said they had borrowed money to pay for dates, and nearly six in 10 said they usually pick up the whole bill.",
  "key_points": [
    "13.2% of Malaysian men borrow money for dates, compared to 4.9% of women",
    "59.3% of men cover entire bill, vs 8.2% of women",
    "27.5% of men report financial strain from dating"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Traditional gender roles regarding dating expenses place a disproportionate financial burden on young Malaysian men, often forcing them into debt to maintain social expectations and romantic relationships.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}