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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
'Need at least RM40k' - M'sian laments soaring wedding costs
GETTING married is more than saying yes to one another, its become a financial affair. A Malaysian netizen recently took to Threads to break own the cost of a wedding which he lamented would cost at least RM40,000. 'These days, getting married costs at least RM40,000. 'Let's be real. People used to say RM20,000 was enough, but now even RM40,000 feels like we're barely surviving.' ALSO READ: High costs dampen dream weddings The post even included a 'real-life' wedding budget (for an average, not grand, wedding): - Dowry (Hantaran): RM10,000 - Catering (300 guests): RM8,000 - Simple décor & pelamin: RM4,000 - Wedding outfits + makeup: RM3,500 - Photographer: RM2,000 - Invites, doorgifts, banners: RM1,500 - Hall/canopy rental: RM12,000 - Backup & last-minute costs: RM4,000 - Grand Total: ~RM45,000 (and that's before SST!) The breakdown truly struck a nerve with Malaysians, many of whom questioned if spending such an amount was truly necessary. 'Think twice, is it worth spending so much for one day? The journey of marriage will need even more money,' said one netizen. READ MORE: Finances cast clouds over weddings Another user chimed in on the hall rental cost: 'Wow, RM12K just for the hall?' while someone else joked, 'What hall costs RM12K? Did you rent PWTC? Haha.' Some advocated for smaller, simpler weddings. 'Cut your coat according to your cloth. The only must-have is the dowry. Everything else is culture or wants. If you don't have RM40K, don't spend RM40K. Honestly, you can do a small mosque ceremony — even RM3K would suffice. Don't go into debt just to get married,' another advised.
The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
'Need at least RM40k' - M'sian laments soaring wedding costs, sparks discussion
GETTING married is more than saying yes to one another, its become a financial affair. A Malaysian netizen recently took to Threads to break own the cost of a wedding which he lamented would cost at least RM40,000. 'These days, getting married costs at least RM40,000. 'Let's be real. People used to say RM20,000 was enough, but now even RM40,000 feels like we're barely surviving.' The post even included a 'real-life' wedding budget (for an average, not grand, wedding): - Dowry (Hantaran): RM10,000 - Catering (300 guests): RM8,000 - Simple décor & pelamin: RM4,000 - Wedding outfits + makeup: RM3,500 - Photographer: RM2,000 - Invites, doorgifts, banners: RM1,500 - Hall/canopy rental: RM12,000 - Backup & last-minute costs: RM4,000 - Grand Total: ~RM45,000 (and that's before SST!) The breakdown truly struck a nerve with Malaysians, many of whom questioned if spending such an amount was truly necessary. 'Think twice, is it worth spending so much for one day? The journey of marriage will need even more money,' said one netizen. Another user chimed in on the hall rental cost: 'Wow, RM12K just for the hall?' while someone else joked, 'What hall costs RM12K? Did you rent PWTC? Haha.' Some advocated for smaller, simpler weddings. 'Cut your coat according to your cloth. The only must-have is the dowry. Everything else is culture or wants. If you don't have RM40K, don't spend RM40K. Honestly, you can do a small mosque ceremony — even RM3K would suffice. Don't go into debt just to get married,' another advised.
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Sheila Majid celebrates 40 years in music with mega concert in November
Sheila Majid is celebrating 40 years in the music industry with a mega concert. Photo: Sheila Majid/Instagram Datuk Sheila Majid is celebrating her 40 years in the music industry with a mega concert. The Queen of Jazz is set to perform at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 8. 'For three hours, it's going to be a solid Sheila Majid repertoire,' the 60-year-old singer said at a press conference earlier today (July 15) to announce the show. Although she says she and her team are still finalising the setlist – possibly trimming it to two-and-a-half hours instead of three – one thing is certain: it will feature most of her beloved hits, starting with the crowd-pleaser Sinaran. 'Forty years is a long career. I never imagined being blessed with the love and support of fans who have stood by me all this time,' added Sheila. For the concert, she is teaming up once again with her long-time collaborators who are legendary for their work in the music industry including Mac Chew, Jenny Chin and Jennifer Thompson. Also joining in is Steve Ho, an acclaimed stage and lighting designer who has worked with Cantopop stars like Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan. While there is no significance to the date of the concert, Sheila said there's a significance to the venue picked. Admitting she is feeling a little nervous performing on such a big stage, she adds it is more because she always wants to give her absolute best to her fans. "But having said that, when I started performing 40 years ago, Axiata Arena didn't even exist. We had Stadium Negara, Stadium Merdeka and PWTC. "Now, I thought, why not? It's a major milestone, and this feels like the right time and place to do it," she explained, continuing that she only does big concerts when there's a real reason for it. "The last one I did was Big Band in 2023 at PWTC. But I'd already told fans that I'd be marking my 40th anniversary with something special in 2025. So here we are. "Also, I've realised that I now have Gen Z fans too ... and they're excited to attend as well. "So it made sense to pick a bigger venue (that could accommodate everyone)." Tickets to Sheila Majid 40 Years In Music will go on sale July 17, 10am via Tickets are priced between RM268 and RM768. There's also a "Party Zone" ticket priced at RM3,400, which admits four people. Accessible tickets for persons with disabilities can be purchased via WhatsApp hotline 019-595 1931.
