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THERE is no denying that the plethora of news about Malaysia in recent months has been on the negative side. That sense of despair may have been heightened to a large extent by perception, especially on the political front, rather than reality.

But there are also real bread-and-butter issues that affect the common people, like the weakening ringgit and the rising cost of living.

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