Cost of living may no longer be a burden


PUTRAJAYA: The Economy Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry are working on a framework to ensure Malaysians can enjoy a hike in salary that commensurates with the rising cost of living.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said this is among the strategies being drawn up to deal with the cost of living.

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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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