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Future fog: Rising inflation will affect the economically disadvantaged first including the elderly. — Unsplash

PLANS to remove Malaysia’s fuel subsidies are set to add to cost of living challenges, particularly for its elderly population who rely heavily on fixed incomes.

The removal of subsidies, tentatively scheduled for the second half of 2024, could see the price of fuel rise from two to three times the current rates.

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