Global storms rain on fiscal reforms
The move coincides with the government's efforts to reduce spending and increase revenue. This includes expanding the sales and service tax starting July 1, and proposing higher electricity tariffs for Peninsular Malaysia.
Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.
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