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Personal Loans and Individual Bankruptcy Among Youth in Malaysia

Siti Zarifah binti Amir, Dr. Siti Zakiah binti Melatu Samsi

AFFILIATION
Faculty of Business, Multimedia University

Description of Invention

This study explores the growing issue of individual bankruptcy among Malaysian youth, with a focus on the role of personal loans. Youth under 35 years old represent a significant portion of bankruptcy cases, driven by factors such as uncontrolled spending, peer influence, insufficient wages, and a lack of financial literacy. Through qualitative document analysis of newspaper articles and Malaysian Parliament Hansards, the research identifies key themes impacting youth financial behavior.