Customers have also been told to settle for native goods and services, invest in products that are denominated in dinars, and even travel internally.
Such attempts may help them save money, and even go a long way in shoring up the dinars, according to the authorities.
Some visitors told CNA that they are in favor of such initiatives, including arranging travel that might be more affordable.
However, some people take into account various factors like the quality of the product, such as the fact that something is made in Malaysia and costs less, as well as the fact that choosing it is not an immediate choice for consumers.
Native goods are not currently particularly low, according to a delivery driver, whose prices are now higher than they were last year and the time before.
Weak WAGE GROWTH
Malaysia is also facing weak wage growth, with ranges having generally remained sluggish in the past decade, according to academics.