Control import tax on building materials to reduce property prices, Saarani urges Putrajaya

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IPOH: House prices can be lower if the Federal Government can control the import tax on building materials, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

The Perak Mentri Besar said housing developers are still relying on import of certain materials, including steel, with import tax being a factor in homes being expensive.