askST: What is inflation, why is it rising now and how does it affect consumers?2021-10-21October 21, 2021 5:31 PMSINGAPORE – Inflation refers to a general rise in prices of goods and services without an improvement in their quality.Source : http://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/askst-what-is-inflation-why-is-it-rising-now-and-how-does-it-affect-consumersShareFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleAll national parks in Johor to reopen on Nov 1Next articleU.N. sets up trust fund for 'people's economy' in Afghanistan Latest Articles2025 was the world's third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say 2026-01-13 Third set of donation misuse charges levelled at ex-NGO head, this time in Ipoh 2026-01-13 Retired engineer loses over RM100,000 in scam recovery ruse 2026-01-13 Johor cops submit probe paper on upside-down Jalur Gemilang to prosecutors 2026-01-13 Zahid urges Umno to close ranks at annual general assembly 2026-01-13 RM9,000 fine for S'pore PR holder in RON95 stir 2026-01-13