Consumers: 50sen rise will have big impact on expenses


Soaring prices: The new ceiling price for standard chicken and eggs is set to be enforced tomorrow. — ONG SOON HIN / The Star

JOHOR BARU: Despite an increase of only 50sen, the new ceiling price for standard chicken at RM9.40 per kg effective tomorrow will have a big impact on the lives of many households, say consumers here.

They said they were already struggling to cope with the current ceiling price of chicken of RM8.90 per kg.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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