PUTRAJAYA: The government’s move to set a ceiling price for chicken and eggs is to enable the people to purchase essential food items below the actual price, reducing the impact of the rising cost of living, says Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (pic) . He said Malaysia was not spared increases in living costs because of inflation and … [Read more...] about Kiandee: Govt striving to reduce impact of rising cost of living
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Govt launches special team to address rise in cost of living
PETALING JAYA: A special team, dubbed "Jihad Tangani Inflasi" (Jihad on Addressing Inflation), comprising several senior figures, has been formed by the government following its weekly Cabinet meeting as it seeks to assist Malaysians burdened by the rising cost of living. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) said the special team would collect all relevant … [Read more...] about Govt launches special team to address rise in cost of living
Malaysia’s inflation rate among lowest in the world, says Annuar Musa
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s inflation rate remains among the lowest in the world due to the government’s commitment to controlling the prices of goods and necessities, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa ( pic ). The Communications and Multimedia Minister said while many advanced nations were facing double-digit inflation, Malaysia was able to keep its rate at 2.8% due to government … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s inflation rate among lowest in the world, says Annuar Musa
Higher electricity bills in Singapore for next 3 months as tariffs rise by 8%
SINGAPORE — About half the households in Singapore will pay higher electricity bills for the next three months, with the electricity tariff for the next quarter going up by about eight per cent compared to the previous quarter. The electricity tariff for the period July 1 to Sept 30 will be 30.17 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), excluding the goods and services tax (GST), said … [Read more...] about Higher electricity bills in Singapore for next 3 months as tariffs rise by 8%
Prices of chicken and eggs go up
PETALING JAYA: Effective tomorrow, chicken will cost RM9.40 a kg, up by 50sen, based on the new ceiling price set by the Cabinet following its weekly meeting yesterday. The Cabinet decided not to float the price of chicken and set the new ceiling price for standard chicken, said Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. Kiandee also said the … [Read more...] about Prices of chicken and eggs go up