The M40 have very different needs, say experts


PETALING JAYA: With the government intending to empower the middle-income group or M40 in the upcoming 2024 Budget, critical areas must be addressed, say consumer groups.

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president Mohideen Abdul Kader said the one important thing about the M40 group that must be understood is that they shouldn’t be lumped into a single category.

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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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