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Tax stimulus needed in budget


PETALING JAYA: With the domestic economic recovery still fragile despite signs of green shoots, there is a growing need for additional stimulus measures to spur consumption and business sentiment.

To meet the need, economists have called for a reduction in taxes and other forms of tax stimulus measures to be incorporated in the upcoming Budget 2021.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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