True picture of the cost of living


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LIKE getting old, inflation is normal – but the issue is the rate of inflation. The rate affects the value of money you save today, which could be less tomorrow, its purchasing power could be reduced and this could interfere with retirement plans.

Households feel the heat when the cost of living rises but incomes do not rise in tandem.

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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.

Best Value

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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