Stats show that Penang’s mean monthly household income below average


PETALING JAYA: The mean monthly household income for Penang is below the national average based on the latest figures from the Statistics Department, says Datuk Michael Lee.

In a statement Tuesday, the Penang MCA Youth chief said that according to these figures, the Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey 2016 shows that the average family in Penang took home RM6,771 a month.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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