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Hear And Now... in Malaysia Season 7, Ep 1: The Rising Cost of Living

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14-May-14 19:37

Hear And Now... in Malaysia Season 7, Ep 1: The Rising Cost of Living

Everything is going up, up, up, from petrol prices to food and housing, everyday Malaysian’s are feeling the pinch. In this episode we speak to a cross section of Malaysian’s to find out how the are learning to adapt to this new reality.  We speak to a retired school teacher in Ipoh, a family man in Klang and an urban gardner in Serdang.  There is no denying that that cost of living is rising, but what are some innovative ways to cope with these changes and to live better, healthier and happier lives in Malaysia today?


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