Hurt by Rice, Drowned by Floods
Sales of cement and motor vehicles have not been high but a recovery is expected in the second quarter.
May 8, 2007
ABDUL Muhyi’s dream to build his own home will not be fulfilled. After draining his savings to pay for his wedding and then the birth of his child, at the end of last year he had to dig even deeper into his pockets just to cover his family’s daily needs. The reason for his lack of funds this time around, was the rocketing price of rice. “Even though we already own the land,” said this teacher from the State Aliyah Madrasah (Islamic boardi
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