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Jordie Li•4 days ago
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Cigarettes getting cheaper in Malaysia?

A comparison of food prices vs cigarette prices in Malaysia, since 2015. By think tank SERI.

Adjusting for inflation, food prices have still gotten more expensive, while cigarettes have actually gotten cheaper.

A public health concern.

Link to the full policy brief: 88e7d5f7-2a68-480e-964e-1a708287b613.filesusr.com

  1. A local think tank finds that costs for food have risen faster than for cigarettes, raising concern that smoking remains too affordable.
  2. 539cff_c686e0fa9e9a44d99b0963b04bc5dd9c.pdf
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