“Instead of eating out, I now cook since I am home. I haven’t cooked since I started working 11 years ago,” says Tay, who quickly found they had to shop smartly to keep within their budget. They buy some food items in the market and others from the hypermarket. They also shop at outlets that offer discounts to get more bang for their buck.
Jumnah’s takings as a home-based baker helps with the family’s expenses. Photo: IBRAHIM MOHTAR/The Star
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