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.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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