PUTRAJAYA: The Penang state government has been asked if holding local government elections could lead to an increase in taxes such as raising assessment rates and licensing fees.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said reinstating local elections could mean the state government was pushing for autonomy as the Federal Government would not be providing financial assistance.
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