LABUAN: The Labuan Chinese Chamber of Commerce (LCCC) says the new quit rent rate on certain properties reflected a “quantum leap” and surely a burden to many in view of the island’s prevailing economic situation.
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Its Chairman Datuk Wong Kii Yii said he discussed the matter with the Land Office for a solution following rampant complaints.
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“I have been told that the Land Office is aware of the complaints due to the adjustments made on the rate and has appealed to Putrajaya for a discount,” he said.
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