MALAYSIANS celebrating Deepavali are cutting back on expenses as their purchasing power has been reduced by inflation.
Although Malaysia’s inflation rate reportedly dropped to 1.9% in September, the high cost of living – caused by expensive imports, a weak ringgit, and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine – burdens locals. – November 9, 2023.
An Indian woman shops for sarees in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur ahead of Deepavali celebrations. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. A vendor prepares Deepavali decorations in Brickfields, also known as Little India, in Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. Malaysian Hindus shop for decorations ahead of Deepavali celebrations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. Malaysian Hindus shop for decorations ahead of Deepavali celebrations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. Malaysian Hindus get haircuts in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur in preparation for Deepavali. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. Malaysian Hindus shop for decorations ahead of Deepavali celebrations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. An Indian woman shops for Deepavali decorations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. A vendor displays her Deepavali wares in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. An Indian woman shops for Deepavali decorations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. A vendor displays his Deepavali wares in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023. In Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, an Indian man shops for clothes ahead of Deepavali celebrations. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November9, 2023. Malaysian Hindus shop for decorations ahead of Deepavali celebrations in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, November 9, 2023.
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