Prioritise public welfare, don't hike property taxes drastically - Nga

Property tax reassessment must prioritise the public’s welfare, ensuring that tax rates are not increased drastically to avoid burdening the people, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

This is after the media reported growing dissatisfaction among Ipoh residents about the impending nine percent increase in the property tax rate set to be implemented by the Ipoh City Council.

Nga said property tax rates should only raised by two to five percent every two years.

“This approach has worked well in Penang, where small but consistent increases have been positively received by the public. I believe Ipoh can adopt a similar approach to prevent burdening the people,” he said in a statement today.

Nga added that the issue had been discussed at the recent National Local Government Council meeting.

“The government’s position is clear: this is a government for the people, by the people. All objections and feedback will be carefully considered to ensure a fair decision,” he concluded.

- Bernama

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