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# **The cost is about 4% higher than in 2015.**

A statement by [**TheStraitsTimes**](https://dgw.tmarket.io/actors/01a1cbda-31fc-73ae-981c-9cbaee1b10f9), said on 2026-11-08. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *about 4% higher than in 2015*

TheStraitsTimesPublished 2026-11-08 [ Read source](https://t.me/TheStraitsTimes/24065)

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