PETALING JAYA: Although inflationary pressure may ease somewhat, prices could remain elevated this year. This may put a strain on the cost of living.
Economists are projecting an inflation rate of between 2.2% and 2.8% for this year after a contraction of 1.1% in 2020. They expect inflation to moderate by next year.
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