The cost of living has gone up with GST, especially for old folk


Anning Old Folks Home residents helping out in preparing stalks of flowers that would be sold at nearby morning markets.

SENIOR citizen A. Selvarajah’s wallet is set back by at least RM100 each month ever since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on April 1.

It may not seem a big deal to some but for one who earns a mere RM1,000, that sum equates to a tenth of his monthly salary as a security guard.

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