Parents worry over hike in school-related costs


Rising concern: With GST due to be implemented on April 1 next year, many parents are worried about the price hike on items such as uniforms and school shoes.

PETALING JAYA: While education is among the essential services to be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax, there is concern among parents and students about other related costs going up.

With GST due to be implemented on April 1 next year, father-of-three Danial Abdullah, said that he was worried about education-related costs such as uniforms, school shoes and school bags.

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