Multi-pronged Approach Needed to Tackle Cost of Living

Dr Geoffrey Williams, Economist

09-Jan-26 07:45

Multi-pronged Approach Needed to Tackle Cost of Living

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A month from now, all Malaysian adults will receive the next 100 ringgit under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah, or Sara, initiative. We speak with Economist Dr. Geoffrey Williams on the cost of living and whether government schemes such as Sara and Budi95 have helped alleviate the burden.

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