Are salaries keeping up with increased prices?


It's not just about an increase in salaries - it's purchasing power that matters.

COMPARING the national inflation rate to the growth of salaries over the past year, households should see an increase in income says the Human Resources Ministry.

“The inflation rate has been quite low over the past year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Salaries , Economy , Inflation , Purchasing power

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