Charged more at my regular kopitiam

I NORMALLY go to the kopitiam near my home for breakfast and yesterday morning was no exception. The only difference was that I had to pay the 6% GST (Goods and Services Tax). I am not complaining about the GST and I have been supportive of it all the while.

Before it was implemented, the charge at this kopitiam was 20 sen less for the items that would amount to only RM8.80. Based on the old price with the 6% GST, the total amount should be RM9.32.

Alas, the management of this kopitiam has added another 20 sen for each item with the excuse that it is conforming to the Government’s directive on the GST.

So, with the GST I was charged RM9.60. I may be wrong but it looks like this kopitiam is pushing the GST onto the consumers.

It is time the Government look into regulating the prices at the kopitiam outlets.

We understand that prices have to be increased due to high cost in goods and transportation but they should not use the GST as an excuse for profiteering.

For now, I will have to rethink my morning routine of having breakfast at this kopitiam.

JINDEE88

Petaling Jaya