UBI, a hot potato


UNIVERSAL basic income (UBI), in some form or other, has been discussed over most of the last century and into this one.

What exactly is UBI? It is a policy where the government provides all citizens with a regular sum of money, regardless of their income or employment status.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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