The oil palm industry pays more taxes compared to other industries. Not only do they have to pay corporate taxes but also state taxes and other levies. Now that the prices are good, everyone wants a share.
What contribution did the government do to deserve collecting more taxes? When the prices of palm oil was rock bottom, did the government volunteer to subsidise the farmers?
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