Making sense of inflation and ringgit


Despite the rising cost of living, Malaysia remains one of the cheapest places to live because of subsidies – which can be a burden too.

THE increasing cost of food, fuel and essential items – these are the biggest challenges facing governments around the world today as inflation climbs.

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