M40 families caught in the middle


KLANG: M40 families seem to be caught in the middle during tough economic times – they are not entitled to the aid given to B40 households, but are still burdened by rising prices.

Mother of four Norliza Ismail, 44, said her husband would have to quit his job to venture into business.

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