The article discusses the impact of low wages in Malaysia on people's access to healthy and nutritious food. It highlights a study by the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC) that emphasises the link between low wages and food affordability. Dr. Amjad Rabi and Dr. Muhammad Aizat Zainal Alam suggest implementing an automatic adjustment mechanism for the minimum wage. Addressing this issue is crucial for the well-being of the population and the country's overall productivity.