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【From Niche to Nationwide: Pickleball Takes Malaysia by Storm】

Once considered a niche sport, pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity across Malaysia, especially among young people and university students.

With courts opening nationwide and participation continuing to rise, the sport has quickly evolved from a casual recreational activity into a growing trend within the local sports community.

However, as demand continues to surge, questions are also being raised about court availability, shared sports spaces, and whether the infrastructure can keep up with the craze.

【从小众运动到全国热潮：匹克球风靡马来西亚】

曾被视为小众运动的匹克球，如今正在马来西亚迅速走红，尤其深受年轻人与大学生欢迎。

随着全国各地球场不断增加、参与人数持续攀升，这项运动已从休闲娱乐逐渐发展成本地体育圈中的热门趋势。

然而，随着热潮不断升温，也开始有人关注球场供应、运动空间共享，以及现有设施是否能够应付不断增长的需求。

Reported by Ngie Ka Tin , Journalism student of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman .
拉曼大学新闻系学生严家定报道

The cost of living keeps climbing but wages stay stuck at the bottom of the ladder. Housing, food, transport, healthcare — everything is a luxury now. Remember when filling up your tank and buying groceries didn't feel like choosing between two luxuries? Yeah. Me too. The paycheck looks the same but somehow it covers less and less each month. We're not imagining it. It's real.

Reported by Chong Jia Xin

Supporting Daily Needs Amid Rising Living Costs

As living expenses continue to rise, many Malaysians are facing challenges in managing their daily necessities. Assistance programmes and community support have become increasingly important in helping individuals and families purchase essential items such as food and household goods.

At supermarkets like Econsave, many people rely on this support to reduce financial pressure and cope with everyday expenses. For students and low-income groups, even small assistance can make a meaningful difference in daily life.

So, how does this support impact the community?

Let’s take a closer look at the experiences of those benefiting from the initiative.

生活成本上涨下的日常援助

随着生活成本不断上涨，许多马来西亚人民正面对日常开销上的压力。各种援助与社区支持，也逐渐成为许多人维持基本生活需求的重要帮助。

在 Econsave 等超市，不少民众依靠这些援助来购买食物及生活必需品，以减轻经济负担。对于学生及低收入群体来说，即使是小小的帮助，也能为日常生活带来实际影响。

那么，这些援助究竟如何影响民众的生活呢？

让我们一起深入了解受惠者的真实经历与感受。
Reported by Sow Sheng Yue, UTAR Journalism student