Suffering in silence


Sacrifaction: Hung preparing food for her six children, she said she did not mind eating less as long as her kids are full.

IF LIVING in the city has become too costly for Malaysians, refugees are even more hard hit, especially with the hike in the cost of living following the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The most drastic change has been the sharp increase in healthcare costs even at government hospitals, with refugees now having to pay almost three times more.

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