Dr Wee calls govt to reconsider proposal to increase service tax on electricity bills


PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to reconsider the proposed increase in service tax on electricity bills to alleviate financial strain on households and businesses, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong tells the government.

MCA president Dr Wee said that this was important as the surge of approximately 40% in electricity bills due to the increase in Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) rates for businesses last year were also felt by consumers.

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