Reuse, recycle and buy in bulk to keep stationery costs down in 2014


PETALING JAYA: Reuse, recycle and buy in bulk - these are the tips The Star Online has received when it comes to handling the mountain of expenses parents of school-going children are facing as the new school year draws closer along with a spike in the price of basic stationery items, such as pens, pencils and paper just two days away.

"There are many things that can be reused from the previous years. Go look and see what can be salvaged to cut down costs," said Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) chairman, Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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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