Some help going back to school


Fresh attire: Tan inspecting a pinafore for her daughter (right) at a school uniform outlet in George Town. ­— CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The RM150 government cash aid for every school-going child in the country has come at a perfect time for Lim Chin Wai.

The 45-year-old engineer, who has three children going to school in the new year, said it would cost him about RM300 to get uniforms and shoes for each child.He is glad that each of them would receive the aid without conditions.

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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.

Best Value

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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