KUALA LUMPUR: Prices of food and other essential items, which reportedly have shot up by 60%, are stirring concern as the effects are not only being felt by B40 householders but also those in the middle-income category, especially those living in the bigger cities. Paying more for food and basic necessities has translated to higher household spending and dwindling savings.In fact, observers expect consumers’ purchasing power to continue to decline in the coming months based on April’s consumer p
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2022-06-01 00:00:00.0