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.