Under attack, Penang govt insists still has lowest assessment rates after review
State Exco Jagdeeo Singh Deo speaks to reporters during a press conference in George Town September 10, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Both Penang Island City Council and Seberang Perai Municipal Council will review the assessment rates next year for all properties in the state. The new assessment rates for double-storey terrace houses on the island are between RM346 and RM941 while DBKL’s rates are from RM384 to RM1,440; RM1,400 to RM1,600 for Perbadanan Putrajaya and RM464 for MBPJ.
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