Poverty is real for Indians


S. MUNIANDY used to be a clerk in a plantation in Jalan Akob, Kapar, Klang in his younger days. Now 75, he has long lost his job and has been moving from one place to another.

He now lives in Penang in a small rented house with his wife Nagammah, 72. He has no income. But the cancer survivor, who has also suffered a stroke, gets RM500 from the Welfare Department, RM400 of which goes towards paying the rent.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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