Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 30)

Published Thu, Nov 30, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • To cushion the impact of property tax increases, amid concerns about the cost of living, the government will provide a one-off property tax rebate for all owner-occupied residential properties.
    • To cushion the impact of property tax increases, amid concerns about the cost of living, the government will provide a one-off property tax rebate for all owner-occupied residential properties. PHOTO: CHERYL ONG, BT

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