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Eating Kangkung And 11 Other Money-Saving Tips This 2014

What are Malaysians to do in order to counter #pricehikeproblems? We look at 12 ways you can save some dough this 2014!

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1. Stop ordering overpriced RM12 raspberry-infused-freeze type of drinks

Blackberry and rosemary splash drink, for illustration purposes only.

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2. Start carpooling to work

Save money by carpooling to work.

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3. Pick local foods over imported ones

Apollo layer cakes are manufactured in Malaysia.

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Ramly burger patties are available in supermarkets.

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Mamee, product of Malaysia.

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Muruku Ikan.

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4. Buy 'pre-loved' stuff instead of brand new

Secondhand.my.

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Carlist.my.

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Vinted.

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Asos Marketplace.

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5. Likewise, get rid of unwanted stuff by selling them - remember the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure"?

Garage sale, photo for illustration purposes only.

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6. Treat yourself to a movie once a month as opposed to weekly

Go to the cinemas once a month.

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7. Change costly gift giving ideas and opt for alternatives

Date coupons illustrating the gift of time.

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Gift of time coupons.

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Gift of time coupons.

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Gift of time.

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8. Get a good mobile Internet plan that allows for free calls and messaging via Skype, FaceTime and Whatsapp

A good Internet plan will help you save on your phone bill if you leverage on Internet messaging and calling.

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9. Leverage on coupons, promotions and deals

Leverage on coupons, promotions and deals.

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10. Forego that new gadget you want so bad

Forego that new toy or gadget that you want so bad in order to save money.

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11. Stop smoking

Stop smoking in order to save money.

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12. Keep calm and eat kangkung

Keep calm and eat kangkung.

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Speaking of kangkung, how far do you think Malaysians will go to make Najib pay for the price of kangkung?

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