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Paying more for food and basic necessities has translated to higher household spending and dwindling savings.

Chief statistician Datuk Sri Mohd Uzir Mahidin says food inflation in April was higher at 4.1 per cent with 89.1 per cent of food items in the food & beverages (F&B) group recording increases.

Filipino protestors stage a demonstration calling out against Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos winning the presidency, in front of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters, in Manila, Philippines, May 10, 2022. (EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG)

Datuk Prof Dr Rajah Rasiah says there is the need for more negotiations to address the issue of inflation in many countries.

Prices of food and vegetables surged further during the Raya festival

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says as long as the existing system enriches the elite rather than looking into the fate and rights of the workers, justice will not be upheld.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the country's Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2022 rose by 2.2 per cent to 125.6 against 122.9 in March 2021.

Malaysia's CPI is now at 62 out of 180 countries from the previous 57 in 2020

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during question time at the Dewan Rakyat sitting, today. - BERNAMA