Levy hike may raise prices Property buyers likely to bear brunt of new fees, says MBAM


KUALA LUMPUR: Construction industry experts warned of additional costs being passed on to property buyers following the increase in foreign workers’ levy.

Master Builders Association (MBAM) even cautioned that the prices of houses could increase owing to this reason.

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