Tightening the belt to give bigger ‘ang pow’


Fatter ang pows are on the cards this year as married couples take inflation into account.

PETALING JAYA: While parents will try to stretch their ringgit this Chinese New Year, children can still expect fat ang pow.

Alice Ling will be slashing her festive shopping budget to increase her “ang pow fund” to make up for inflation.

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