More expensive: The Malaysian households spend most of the income on housing, transport and food – prices of which are all on a rising trend. Food inflation, in particular, has risen faster than overall inflation.
WE are living in challenging times.
With the global condition still in a fragile state, the Malaysian economy will likely face several more lean years ahead.
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