Lim Guan Eng calls for Penang fee, quit rent and water tariff hikes to be deferred

DAP’s Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has called for the deferral of Penang’s fee, quit rent, and water tariff hikes in order to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and households. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari are urged to follow the reformist approach of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and adopt similar measures to fulfill their election manifesto commitments.

Lim highlighted the struggles faced by landowners in Penang due to higher quit rent, especially in an uncertain economic climate, and criticized Zairil for refusing to support the postponement of the 20-sen water tariff increase, which he claims would generate unnecessary strain for the 1.8 million residents affected.

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