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The problem of low salaries among workers relative to the cost of living is tied to the debt-based economic system being practised. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Every year during the fasting month, Ramadan bazaars nationwide continue to be a major attraction for the public to buy various types of food, whether traditional or modern, for the breaking of fast. - Photo by Bernama

Prabowo. Photo: Prabowo Subianto's Facebook

Price hikes in goods and services may be significant as traders account for the multiplier effect of rising costs and taxes they face. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF.

Illustrative puprposes.

Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Sinar Wacana titled "Salary Increase: How Does It Affect Productivity?" hosted by Ismail Adnan (left), featuring panellists Ledang Member of Parliament Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (second from left), Economist Dr Baayah Baba and Cuepacs Secretary-General Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin (right) took place at the Karangkraf Group Complex on Tuesday. Photo by Mohd Halim Abdul Wahid/SINAR

National issues that are not handled well such as current political issues, rising prices of goods, targeted subsidy implementation and racial sentiments are seen to potentially affect voter support for the government in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election on May 11. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Pas consumer affairs committee chairman Ir Khairil Nizam Khirudin

Kuala Kubu Baharu state assembly map. (Inset: Mazlan)