Assessment tax collection is among the key revenues for MBJB to maintain and develop Johor Baru city. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star
Johor Baru mayor Datuk Noorazam Osman said he took note of ratepayers’ concerns but explained that property valuation was needed in areas such as Johor Jaya and Ulu Tiram, which MBJB took over after redelineation in 2016. “So far, fewer than 1% of total property owners in the city centre have come forward to lodge their objections on the matter following the notice on Sept 21.
He highlighted that there were cases of housing areas where owners paid only RM600 in assessment tax a year but charged tenants RM2,500 in rental each month. He elaborated that excess funds collected would be used to maintain and upgrade public facilities such as roads, drains and other infrastructure.He stressed that the city council understood that the public was facing an economic crisis.
“The revenue will be used by the council to ensure cleanliness, trim grass as well as curb infectious diseases through cleaning activities.
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