Middle income group facing tough time
PETALING JAYA: The middle in-come group has called on the Government not to deny them subsidies.
The director of operations for a travel agency who only wanted to be known as Allan said the middle income group was facing a tough time coping with the rising cost of living.
“The low income group does not have to pay tax. We, in the middle income group, are burdened with tax. On top of that, we are also burdened with the rising cost of living.
“If the Government denies subsidies for the middle income group, it will add to our burden,’’ he said.
Another concerned citizen, calling himself Teh, said if the middle income group was denied subsidies, the Government should look into relieving them of income tax.
Pre-school teacher Salmah Hashim said even during the worst inflation in the 80s, the Government did not deny the people subsidies.
“Why must the Government cut subsidies at a time when it is claiming that it is doing well economically?’’ she said, adding that subsidies were crucial to keep the cost of living bearable.
Legal executive Y. H. Tan, 33, said it would be an extra burden if petrol was sold at market rates as prices of cars were already much more expensive than in other countries.
“We will end up paying a high price for petrol and cars, whereas people in neighbouring countries enjoy cheaper cars,’’ he said.
Source: The Star
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