Stretching their ringgit further


Ipoh folk are feeling the pinch from the rise in the prices of goods, especially essential items. — Filepic

Like the rest of the nation, consumers in Ipoh, Perak, are feeling the pinch from the rise in the prices of goods, especially essential items.

The increase in prices is taking a toll on the people, leaving those in the low and middle-income groups struggling to cope.

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