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The Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
'Happy July?' — Netizens react to SST hike as bills climb, wages stagnate
THE government's expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to more goods and services on July 1 may be part of a targeted fiscal strategy, but for many Malaysians online, the new month came with heavier bills and even heavier sighs. Across social media, netizens responded with a blend of sarcasm, satire and weary humour. ALSO READ: Govt open to factual criticisms on taxation system says PM Anwar One user called kapewithkate wrote on Threads: 'Welcome to July — SST is now 5–8%. Electricity tariffs have increased (your bills are really going to bling now).' Others joined in with mock suggestions. Annysaoi posted: 'Honestly, July 1st should've been declared a public holiday in honour of 'National Tax Day' — like bro, we pay taxes every day. Imagine future generations asking, 'Hey, why's today a holiday?' 'And we reply, 'Oh, it's to commemorate the day the tax system changed forever.' Iconic.' Echoing the frustrations of many Malaysians, user @nssyahiramzln voiced a pointed concern: 'The people aren't angry about paying taxes. We're angry because we're already paying so much — thousands are deducted monthly from our salaries through PCB (monthly tax deductions) — but we don't see any real results. 'Schools are still underfunded, government hospitals are overcrowded with hours-long waits. We pay taxes, yet if we want 'comfort' when we're sick, we still have to fork out extra for insurance? 'Roads in the city are full of potholes. SST goes up, everything goes up — but our salaries stay the same. So tell me, where is the people's money really going?' the user lamented. The SST expansion introduced a 5% to 10% tax on non-essential goods and widened its scope to include services such as private healthcare, financial services and leasing. However, the government has since made adjustments after public pushback. Imported apples and oranges, as well as beauty services like haircuts and facials, were exempted. The Prime Minister reiterated that adjustments in electricity tariffs and the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) scope aim to ensure wealthier individuals contribute fairly while shielding vulnerable groups from financial strain. 'Criticism is welcome, but it must be factual and constructive,' he stated.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newman's Own, Inc. Kicks Off "Pay What You Want" Food Truck Tour on Tax Day
Customers choose what they pay for Newman's Own food and drinks, with 100% of the proceeds going to Newman's Own Foundation to help kids who face adversity. WESTPORT, Conn., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own, Inc., the food and beverage company known for delicious, high-quality ingredients and giving 100% of its profits away, announces the first stop of its "Pay What You Want" Food Truck tour. On April 15, National Tax Day, the Food Truck will park near Bryant Park on 40th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Customers can decide what they pay for Newman's Own pizzas, salads, cookies, coffee and even dog treats, with every dollar going to Newman's Own Foundation to help kids who face adversity. With 1 in 5 U.S. children living in food insecure households, according to USDA Economic Research Service's 2023 report, "Household Food Security in the United States in 2023," the tour aims to raise $500,000 by asking: How much is a slice or salad worth to you when every dollar helps kids? Running through October, the "Pay What You Want" Food Truck will travel the eastern seaboard and southern U.S., rotating the menu to offer consumers several ways to help reach the donation goal. On April 15, Newman's Own will also kick off a nationwide casting call for "Paul's Pit Crew," paying homage to Paul Newman's racing career. The brand ambassadors will travel to key locations with the Food Truck, sharing behind-the-scenes moments and impact of the initiative on social media. Interested candidates will soon be able to apply on the Newman's Own website; the company will announce the selected ambassador in May. "We're excited to bring back the Pay What You Want Food Truck bigger and better than before, flipping the script this Tax Day," said Rob Master, Chief Marketing Officer of Newman's Own, Inc. "With an expanded tour, hundreds of stops and the search for Paul's Pit Crew, we'll reach more communities than ever and benefit more children in the process." The Pay What You Want Food Truck first launched last year serving pizza and making over 20 stops to test the power of the pay-what-you-want model. Across all cities, customers paid more than the average retail prices, proving that people give generously when they know their purchase makes a difference. This year, the truck will visit communities surrounding cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlotte and Atlanta, bringing delicious meals and snacks made from high-quality, recognizable-ingredients to local, family-friendly events. Inspired by company founder Paul Newman's original mission, the Pay What You Want Food Truck builds on Newman's Own long-standing "Give it All Away" model, where 100% of profits go to the Foundation and its mission to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Since 1982, Paul Newman and Newman's Own Foundation have donated more than $600 million to good causes—all funded by the millions of consumers who purchase Newman's Own products. Today, Newman's Own Foundation grantee partners promote nutritious food in schools, support Indigenous food justice, and through SeriousFun Children's Network, create positive childhood experiences for kids living with serious illnesses. "We are proud to see the Pay What You Want Food Truck continuing Paul Newman's legacy of radical giving," said Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation. "Whether people choose to 'pay' $1.00, $10.00, or $100.00 for a slice or a salad, it's in fact a donation to the Foundation and our mission, to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity." To learn more about the Newman's Own Pay What You Want Food Truck tour, visit or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. To learn more about Newman's Own, visit To learn more about Newman's Own Foundation, visit About Newman's Own, Own is a brand of delicious, high-quality food and beverage products with a unique business model for good. 100% of the profits and royalties made from the sale of Newman's Own products go to Newman's Own Foundation in service of its mission, to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Learn more at Media ContactMckenzie Millermmiller@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Newman's Own
