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 ArticlesTuanku Muhriz warns against normalising corruption 2026-01-13 Marine police seize RM211,000 worth of fireworks in Juru 2026-01-13 Desperate escape tactics fail as Immigration raids net 150 in KL 2026-01-13 Mobula 8 cleans 2.3 tonnes of trash from Kota Kinabalu waters 2026-01-13 Trump flips off, curses at heckler during factory visit 2026-01-13 KL cops probing neglect claims after infant sustains fractured femur 2026-01-13