Parents feeling a pinch on wallets


KUALA LUMPUR: While kids are excited over starting a fresh year at school, parents are feeling the pinch on their wallets.

Many parents said they have to fork out hundreds of ringgit for stationery, school bags, uniforms and books.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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