As the cost of living continues to bear down on Malaysians, the minister in charge of consumerism Hamzah Zainuddin said this should not be a solo effort.

"All of us here should understand that when we mention cost of living, it is not only about one ministry, there are so many other ministries that should understand and know that they are supposed to know about cost of living," Hamzah said.

He said it was "not fair" for him to shoulder the burden alone, and that others, such as the Transport, Education, Health and Housing and Local Government ministries should also think about their collective responsibility in tackling the rising cost of living...