Possible tax hike for Kuala Lumpur next year
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had been running a deficit in recent years, necessitating…
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It was earlier reported that medical insurance premiums are expected to rise by between 40% and 70% next year, based on notices sent by insurance providers to policyholders.