Forget holidays abroad, even eating out is a luxury for many M40s (Poll Inside)


PETALING JAYA: A business owner who was once in the upper-income bracket has been forced to downgrade her lifestyle due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing cost of living.

Winnie Lim, 35, from Kota Damansara, ran a profitable home appliances business with her husband before the pandemic. Back then, they were in the T20 income group.

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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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