While salaries have risen over the past two decades, workers’ purchasing power has inversely diminished and it costs more than double to buy a house or a basic car today compared with 20 years ago.
WHEN Jai Balan started working in a clerical position in 1984, his salary was only RM500. However, he was prudent with spending and was able to just get by in the city.
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