'Jualan Rahmah Madani' dispenses temporary relief, Malaysians need lasting cost of living solutions


THE government’s “Jualan Rahmah Madani” initiative has helped ease the burden on some families by offering cheaper daily necessities at a time when living costs continue to rise.

However, what many Malaysians are facing today is not a short-term challenge, but a prolonged struggle to make ends meet. Families are stretching every ringgit, cutting back on spending, and constantly worrying about whether their salaries can keep up with the rising prices of food, transport and household essentials.

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