New taxes, subsidy removals should be introduced in stages, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: The government should remove subsidies and impose new taxes in stages, rather than "pile-it-up" on the people simultaneously, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Debunking the argument that there will not be price increases for food products as there will not be an increase in the sales and service tax (SST) on it, the MCA president said it was not true as the M40 and B40 groups will ultimately pay higher.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Wee Ka Siong , Inflaction , T20 , B40 , M40 , Prices , Subsidies

Next In Nation

Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA, entry points
Lower palm oil yields loom as Sabah growers cut fertiliser
Kuala T'ganu housewife loses nearly RM40,000 to job scam syndicate
Rocky’s owner charged in court for keeping unlicensed dog in Klang
Bomba aims to train 'citizen lifesavers' in basic firefighting, rescue skills
Chinese tourist, undocumented man claim trial over Semporna jet ski crash
Immigration lorry driver to be charged over fatal crash
Rocky’s owner charged in court
Why fuel quotas matter
Man pleads not guilty to cruelty charge involving 'Rocky' the dog

Others Also Read