It’s getting pricier to do good


MORE are in need and ­expenses are rising. Feeling the pinch, NGOs say that despite the high costs, they can’t turn people away even though donations are down.

On Friday, The Star reported that donations for religiousbased organisations are drying up as Malaysians tighten their purse strings.

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