Guan Eng's statement on GST very misleading

GEORGE TOWN, 31 May 2013 : Barisan Nasional Bagan Division Secretary cum Certified RFP Trainer, Tan Chuan Hong bombarded Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on misleading the masses with Goods and Services Tax (GST) issue, because the Government has yet announced the GST details. Therefore, he should mind his words and deeds so as not to become an ignorant leader. He should only comment after the details have been announced.

Chuan Hong said, in developed countries, GST is part of a reasonable and comprehensive tax structure. Besides avoiding merchant involved in tax evasion, it also stimulates a fair competition platform in a nation. In addition, with the “spend more pay more” tax principles, those who spend more will have to pay more taxes. It does not affect the low-income groups.

Generally, GST will not impact daily supplies and controlled items. For instance, no tax imposed on a cup of coffee if one drinks in an ordinary coffee shop. If one drinks at premium brand stores, one will have to pay the tax. It was misleading the masses when Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng claimed that buying underwear would have to pay tax. This is because buying ordinary underwear will not be affected by the tax. However, if buying underwear at premium brand stores, one will need to pay tax.

He made a proclamation and said that Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng possessed an Accountancy qualification, and is a leader, too, should have knowledge in taxation. It was irresponsible and misleading when Lim commented that everyone had to bear RM1000. Without the tax details, what basis he has for making this conclusion? His comment is not only causing panic, but also worries to the public.

He said, the RM500 BR1M for the low-income groups is meant for those who have lower income or who are senior citizens. Anyone is entitled as long as one is qualified. This is different from the Penang Government where the PAKATAN RAKYAT Government only pays RM100 to benefit Penang voters, not Penang peoples and this clearly shows that it is Money Politic.

“In addition, GST virtually helps promoting tourism industry. It even pushes the nation’s shopping paradise to its summit. Tourists will get tax rebates after their purchases. This will boost tourism, and in turn benefiting the development of other industries including hotels, food and beverage industries.”

In this regard, he hopes that Lim Guan Eng as the Penang Chief Minister should be prudent in his words and deeds to avoid causing panic and worries to the public.

GST: Guan Eng diselar cuba kelirukan rakyat

PULAU PINANG, 30 Mei 2013 - Barisan Nasional (BN) negeri membidas Ketua Menteri, Lim Guan Eng kerana mengeluarkan kenyataan mengelirukan berhubung cadangan pelaksanaan cukai barangan dan perkhidmatan (GST) sebanyak tujuh peratus berikutan perkara tersebut belum diputuskan kerajaan.

Setiausaha BN Bahagian Bagan, Tan Chuan Hong berkata, Guan Eng tidak sepatutnya mengulas berhubung pelaksanaan GST itu memandangkan maklumat terperinci mengenainya belum diumumkan.

Malah, beliau turut menempelak Guan Eng yang sepatutnya lebih mengetahui hal ehwal percukaian memandangkan mempunyai kelayakan dalam bidang perakaunan selain merupakan pemimpin tertinggi kerajaan negeri.

Adalah tidak bertanggungjawab dan mengelirukan selepas Guan Eng mendakwa rakyat terpaksa menanggung beban sebanyak RM1,000 jika cadangan tersebut dilaksana.

Apa asas untuknya membuat kesimpulan sedemikian? Komen Guan Eng itu bukan sahaja mencetuskan suasana panik tetapi membimbangkan rakyat," katanya dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini.

Baru-baru ini, Guan Eng berkata, setiap warganegara Malaysia akan menanggung beban tambahan sebanyak RM1,000 setahun jika kerajaan melaksana GST sebanyak tujuh peratus.

Chuan Hong memberitahu, di negara maju, GST merupakan sebahagian daripada struktur cukai yang komprehensif dan berpatutan.

Menurutnya, selain membendung pedagang daripada mengelak membayar cukai pelaksanaannya juga mampu menjana platform persaingan seimbang dalam negara.

Berdasarkan prinsip cukai, mereka yang berbelanja besar akan membayar lebih cukai.

Keadaan sebegini sudah pasti tidak akan menjejaskan golongan berpendapatan rendah," katanya.


Sumber :http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Dalam_Negeri/20130531/dn_08/GST-Guan-Eng-diselar-cuba-kelirukan-rakyat

Calon DUN Bagan Jermal (N08) - Tan Chuan Hong

Bagan Jermal candidate, Tan Chuan Hong, 46, is a through-and-through local and knows what's best for the people here.

He is married with two children. He is an insurance manager and a certified trainer for Registered Financial Planner professional course. 

He has professional qualifications such as Registered Financial Planner， Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner, Chartered Life Practitioner, Chartered Agency & Practice Manager and Chartered Investment & Finance Practitioner.

If Tan is elected and Barisan National wins back Penang state, 

his vision for Bagan Jermal is:-

1. New low-cost homes for Bagan Jermal folks

2. Refund to temples that purchased land from Penang Government after 2008

3. Free tuition classes for needy children

4. Annual Youth Carnival

5. Mini parks and recreation club for senior citizens

6. Legal Aid office in Bagan Jermal

7. Sports complex with hall and badminton, futsal and table tennis facilities

8. Centre for special needs children

Having been involved in the United Youth Movement of Malaysia (GBBM) when he was just 16, Tan joined MCA when he was 19 and there is no looking back since.

He is currently MCA Bagan Division Secretary, MCA Taman Mewah  branch chief, MCA Bagan Division Youth Vice Chief, MCA Taman Mewah branch deputy Youth Chief and Barisan National Bagan Division Secretary.

Besides that, he also holds several positions in non-governmental organisations like Chairman of Persatuan Perayaan Yulan Seberang Perai, Assistant Secretary of Penang Chinese Town Hall, Branch Chairman of National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance & Financial Advisor for Penang, Kedah and Perlis from 2006-2010, Assistant Secretary and Immediate Past Youth Chief of Persatuan Tan Si Eng Chuan Tong Seberang Perai, Board Administrator of SJK (C) Chung Hwa II and Chairman of Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Taman Mawar.

Candidate Parliament P043 Bagan - David Chua Teik Siang

Willing and capable to serve practically - SUM YOO KEONG

Demolition of squatter houses halted.Residents get a reprieve

Butterworth, 17 Jan 2013 - The demolition of houses at Kampung Federal, off Jalan Siram in Butterworth, has been temporarily put on hold thanks to the timely intervention by a Barisan Nasional leader.

Bagan Barisan coordinator David Chua arrived with his service team members and supporters as early as 8.30am upon learning that the landowner would be coming with a court order to tear down the houses.

When the landowner showed up with six Bangladesh workers accompanied by his Lim Beng Leng and Sessions Courts bailiff Md Ariff Megat Kechik, the situation became tense with several house occupants screaming at the landowner.

A police team was on standby for any untoward incidents while Tenaga Nasional Berhad workers were on hand to disconnect power supply.

The demolition of several squatter houses in Kampung Federal here on Thursday (17 Jan) was halted when residents protested against the low compensation and questioned the status of the foreign workers assigned to do the job.

Two of the six workers left when residents asked the police to check if they were illegal immigrants.

The encounter took a new twist when the land owner ordered his workers to tear down the houses and Chua asked the police to determine whether the foreigners possessed legal documents and work permits.

However, the demolition was postponed to another date after a compromise was reached between the house occupants and the landowner.

Earlier, there was a heated exchange between Bagan Dalam assemblyman A.Tanasekharan and Barisan Nasional area coordinator David Chua when the land owner arrived with a court bailiff and police personnel to demolish several houses vacated by 13 squatter families.

Chua said it was improper for the land owner to compensate the squatter families only RM1,000 to RM5,000 to vacate the houses in Jalan Siram, but Tanasekharan, a lawyer, countered that they had to respect the eviction order issued a year ago.

Chua said both parties agreed to defer the demolition to another date.

Jasni Othman, 40, a lorry driver, said he was offered RM4,000 as compensation.

“The amount is too little. I expect at least RM15,000 as I have a wife and three children,’’ he said.

Chua took the state government to task for sitting too long on the issue.

“Why are they delaying the matter?

“If small problems like this cannot be solved, how are they going to solve bigger problems.

“I am very sad that this issue has been politicised,’’ he said.

Chua said the families are unable to pay the rent, and asked the authorities to move them directly into the free low-cost units instead.

He said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who is also the MP for Bagan, had failed in his duty to resolve the matter and not visiting the affected victims.

Bagan Dalam assemblyman A. Tanasekharan, who was at the scene, said the land owner agreed to pay compensations to all the 13 families.

“Since they are staying on a private land, the state government cannot provide them with replacement units,” he said.

Earlier during an intense argument between Chua and Tanasekharan, two of the six Bangladesh workers fled the scene after Chua called the police to check whether they had valid documents.

Land owner and residents face off over compensation while two foreign workers flee from police

Both the land owner and the residents had earlier agreed to defer the demolition to settle the issue amicably, but the matter dragged on for two years because the families wanted higher compensation.

Mohd Ariff Megat Kechik, 40, said he was willing to relocate only if the land owner gave a better compensation, but not the RM4,000 currently offered to him.

He said he was also willing to accept the state government's free low-cost flat unit.

Both the landowner and his counsel, Lim Beng Lee, refused to comment.
SOURCE: The Star/ theMALAYAmail