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Subsidies...
Recently the government here in Malaysia has issued that non-Malaysian citizens would have to pay a higher rate at the public/government hospitals. Lot of employers complained as this would be an added cost. This includes anyone regardless whether or not they are here as a construction worker to a diplomat. Again this is based on an assumption that there are many foreigners who have abused this (this assumption I don't doubt. I just don't know how significant it is). Maybe numbers were shown somewhere (I haven't read every article on this topic)
Following this, a concerned Malaysian residing in London has suggested by writing into the papers that foreigners in Malaysia should not enjoy the subsidies on petrol like citizens do. There have been numerous cases where people from bordering countries drive in purposely to fill up their tanks and enjoy the cheaper rate. How many such cases, I don't know.
These two mentioned above are yet to be implemented (the first will be, the second is just an idea from someone).
Generally, I have seen this distinction made in the education systems (International students paying a higher rate than the local residents) and taxes. Are there things that differntiates you from the locals in these forms of regulations?
Following this, a concerned Malaysian residing in London has suggested by writing into the papers that foreigners in Malaysia should not enjoy the subsidies on petrol like citizens do. There have been numerous cases where people from bordering countries drive in purposely to fill up their tanks and enjoy the cheaper rate. How many such cases, I don't know.
These two mentioned above are yet to be implemented (the first will be, the second is just an idea from someone).
Generally, I have seen this distinction made in the education systems (International students paying a higher rate than the local residents) and taxes. Are there things that differntiates you from the locals in these forms of regulations?