{
  "id": 9472347,
  "title": "When money runs out before the month does — Nurul Fardini Zakaria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/when-money-runs-out-before-the-month-does-nurul-fardini-zakaria",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/09/24/when-money-runs-out-before-the-month-does-nurul-fardini-zakaria/236308"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The article \"When money runs out before the month does — Nurul Fardini Zakaria\" from Malay Mail discusses how financial pressure impacts consumer behaviour in Malaysia. With the cost of living increasing, Malaysians often find themselves struggling to make ends meet, leading to changes in their spending habits. Instead of simply cutting back on discretionary spending, consumers adapt by comparing prices, switching to cheaper brands, reducing quantities, and postponing non-essential purchases. This shift in behaviour reflects a change in how consumers define their needs and wants, with everyday activities such as dining out, shopping, and leisure activities being reconsidered when financial flexibility is limited.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}