Re-examine consumer price index, expert says after J-KOM's grocery infographic gaffe
Questions are raised about the ability of the price index to reflect changes in a rapidly moving economy.
Evidence-based surveys the more accurate method, experts say on measuring corruption
However, this does not mean that the Corruption Perception Index should be dismissed out of hand, they say.
Does perception matter?
It is very difficult – almost impossible – to get truly fact-based data on corrupt activities.
CPI up 2.3% in April, food inflation higher at 4.1%
The increase in food inflation, which contributed the most to the overall weight of the CPI, remains a major contributor to inflation.
Putrajaya says no compromise in fight against graft after drop in global corruption index
PMO says the government has not and will not compromise with those guilty of corruption.
