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However, life took a difficult turn as they faced financial hardship. Hafsa became pregnant amidst a period of unemployment, significantly reducing their household income by 50%. Their tight budget depended heavily on government nutritional aid programs, which helped them meet basic needs but didn’t cover their escalating housing costs.
The Developer’s Disappearance and Project Stagnation
Trouble escalated in June when the development projects halted abruptly. The couple couldn't reach the developer, whose office was shuttered and unresponsive. This left Hafsa and Jodi in a state of distress, overwhelmed by uncertainty and financial strain. The once-promising investment had become a "mangkak," a local term for an unfinished, abandoned project, leaving many buyers like them stranded.