COMMENT | Last Wednesday, the cabinet agreed to form a special task force on “jihad against inflation” to help Malaysian families face the rising cost of living.

The main role of the special task force is to gather all information from ministries, agencies and the public, and to formulate strategies and coordinate actions to resolve issues relating to inflation, especially in controlling price hikes more efficiently and effectively.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the move was taken following the rising cost of living faced by the people due to climate change and geopolitical uncertainties, including the Russia-Ukraine crisis which is expected to drag on and affect fuel and food commodity markets.

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