Bringing back something that is unpopular with the rakyat as the country battles the Covid-19 outbreak with a newly minted government not only risks political suicide but will also prove to be counterproductive for the economy if consumer and business sentiments are further hit.
SINGAPORE (Mar 20): The timing is clearly wrong.
With the world looking at additional stimulus measures to counter the possibility of a global recession, now is not the time to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
