Rise in prices a concern


PETALING JAYA: Steel prices have been on an uptrend, along with other raw material prices and this has put pressure on the construction and property developers.

The construction and property development industry relies heavily on materials such as steel, aluminium and copper to build their projects, whether property or infrastructure.

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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.

Best Value

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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