Medium, low salary earners vulnerable to rising inflation, potential interest-rate hike


THE imminent increase in interest rates has caused anxiety among some Malaysian households, as the prospects of higher repayments for their outstanding loans will likely put further strain on their spending power.

As it is, many in the country are already feeling the impact of rising inflation eating into their disposable income, leaving them with less to spend on each 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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