Dr Sim: Finances of PBTs hampered by outdated assessment rates

[BorneoPost] - 12/30/2024

SIBU (Dec 30): The majority of local authorities (PBTs) in Sarawak have limited finances when it comes to delivering services to the public, mainly due to assessment rates that have not been revised since the 1960s, said Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier added that a policy (…)



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