Students can barely survive on monthly allowance


GEORGE TOWN: Students are feeling the pinch of rising living costs, with some claiming that they only have RM100 left to spend every month despite being prudent with their spending.

A-Level student Muhammad Asri Zulkifli, 18, said although he has a scholarship to fund his studies and accommodation, he is left with only RM100 to spend per month.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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