KUALA LUMPUR: Prices of food and other essential items, which reportedly have shot up by 60%, are stirring concern as the effects are not only being felt by B40 householders but also those in the middle-income category, especially those living in the bigger cities.
Paying more for food and basic necessities has translated to higher household spending and dwindling savings.
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