Despite the ringgit rising 14% against the US dollar and GDP growing 5.2% this year, many Malaysians are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Will government intervention make imported goods more affordable? We’ll discuss this with Yugendran T. Kannu Sivakumaran, Economic Analyst in the Economics and Sustainability Impact Department at Bait Al Amanah.

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Despite the ringgit rising 14% against the US dollar and GDP growing 5.2% this year, many Malaysians are still feeling the pinch of high prices. Will government intervention make imported goods more affordable? We’ll discuss this with Yugendran T. Kannu Sivakumaran, Economic Analyst in the Economics and Sustainability Impact Department at Bait Al Amanah. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.