New index measures cost of decent living


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians can now get a clearer picture of the minimum amount of money they would need each month to afford a decent living in each district nationwide.

The Basic Expenses for Decent Living or Perbelanjaan Asas Kehidupan Wajar (PAKW) is a newly created cost of living index calculated based on 419 items covering food and clothing to utilities and transportation.

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Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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