Helping hand: Families in need of assistance picking up basic necessities at the free market event in Johor Baru.
JOHOR BARU: The increase in the price of essentials and other goods has not only affected the lives of the public but also non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that provide aid to those in need.
Free market Johor coordinator Zaharah Raishan Mohd Yassin said she had to cut down the number of goods she provided to the underprivileged by about 25% to 30% due to the hike in the price of goods.
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