00:00 The announcement of an increase in the sales and services tax to 8% and the removal of
00:06 ceiling prices for eggs and chicken have been met with disappointment by some netizens.
00:11 FMT's checks on social media found numerous unhappy Facebook posts about the new SST rate.
00:17 Social media user Edward Chin said the tax hike just means more burden on the people.
00:23 Zin Saleh, another Facebook user, grumbled that removing the ceiling price on poultry
00:27 will ruin the people's livelihood.
00:30 While the removal of the temporary ceiling price for chicken and eggs may be good for
00:34 vendors, consumers will suffer the consequences, said Billy Pang.
00:39 Facebook user Stephen Muthen also expressed doubt over whether businesses will act ethically
00:44 over the prices.
00:45 Anwar, who is also a finance minister, announced a Rp 393.8 billion budget for 2024, representing
00:53 a Rp 5.8 billion increase on this year's budget.
00:57 Amirah Huda, FMT News.
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