In Sri Johor flats, dismay at FT Ministry’s MyGrocerWilayah sales fair
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The government’sprogramme selling discounted food products was met yesterday with disappointment from Sri Johor Public Housing residents who felt the scheme did not do enough to address their cost of living crisis.
The former truck driver living with five others in one of the flats said that while the discounts would help for now, prices have already risen for several months and were expected to keep rising for the foreseeable future.initiative in Cheras July 14, 2022. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri The fair at the flats here was part of a larger scheme to offer chicken and eggs below their price ceilings, along with other essential items sold from trucks that would visit at regular intervals. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
“They just knocked on our doors earlier to tell us about this event, giving us the coupons. So, we decided to come down and take a look,” said Chan who lived alone with her husband. Chee said she had also wanted to purchase some eggs, but realised that they cost more at the fair than the places she usually shopped.
The part-time Grab driver whose parents were living with his family said they have been cutting down on meat consumption due to rising prices.
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