Sarawak govt urged to absorb quit rent on properties instead of raising it

SIBU: The Sarawak state government has been urged to reduce or absorb the quit rent for properties instead of raising it from Jan 1.

Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan (pic) said in a statement on Wednesday (Dec 28) that the increase affecting land and landed or commercial property was not feasible given the current economic situation.