‘Not meant to burden the people’


Assessment tax collection is among the key revenues for MBJB to maintain and develop Johor Baru city. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star

FACED with widespread dissatisfaction over the new property valuation and hike in assessment rates of up to 100%, local authorities in Johor say the increase is long overdue and essential in keeping services running.

Five out of 16 local councils in the state have undertaken property valuation exercises, leading to adjustments in the assessment tax rate.

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