Urban poor Malaysians forced to skip meals, sacrifice nutrition due to rising food costs


When food prices go up, the urban poor are hit the hardest. Photo: Filepic

S. Krishnan, 29, works in a factory. While he’s grateful to have a job when there are many who are still without work, Krishnan says that his earnings are “barely enough” for him to survive on, let alone support his small family.

Krishnan is married to Sushila M., 28, and the couple has three children aged nine, seven and five.

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