THERE was a time when the term œmiddle-class meant something. Those who were neither poor nor vulnerable aspired to join this group because it symbolised comfortable living. That was some 10 to 20 years ago. It is a different story today. The middle-income group, or M40, defined by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as those earning between RM3,860 and RM8,320 per month, have plenty to complain about, especially those living in Kuala Lumpur.
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