10 ways for the Government to raise revenue


Fair deal: The Johor Premium Outlets in Kulai offers luxury handbags from brands such as Armani, Burberry and Coach. We badly need a broad-based tax whereby the Government gets income from consumption, especially by those who can afford it. Essential items can be exempted.

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AS salaried employees prepare to meet their deadline this month-end to file their returns and then pay their outstanding taxes, it becomes obvious that the Government needs to widen its revenue base.

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