BEAUFORT: Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey G Kitingan wants the Federal Government to review the Sales and Services Tax (SST) following public complaints about the financial burden it places on the people.
“We must review the SST to ensure it does not burden the people. Many citizens are complaining about this tax introduced by the government,” he said at a community gathering here, Sunday.
“What is the point of implementing SST if it only adds to the financial burden of all Malaysians and Sabahans?”
On the Ambalat issue, Jeffrey, who is also State Agriculture and Food Industry Minister, said Sabah should not be excluded from discussions despite the matter involving cooperation agreements.
He said Sabah’s rights must not be overlooked in any negotiations regarding the disputed area.
“Sabah’s interests in all discussions are necessary to ensure they are not neglected. However, this issue should not be politicised to avoid confusion among the people,” he said.
The StarSabah Party President also addressed speculation about his party’s future within the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, confirming that StarSabah remains committed to GRS ahead of the coming elections.
“StarSabah is here to defend our home and we will protect our home,” Jeffrey said, dismissing suggestions that cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan was just propaganda to confuse voters.
During the event, Jeffrey also received membership forms from new StarSabah recruits and announced the appointment of party machinery for the Beaufort, Lumadan, Sindumin and Bongawan divisions.
