Did the ministry discuss imposing a 20 sen e-commerce fee?

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Ministry Denies Discussions on 20 Sen E-commerce Fee

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) has denied that any discussions took place regarding the imposition of a 20 sen service fee for e-commerce purchases under RM1,000. This statement directly refutes earlier comments made by the Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, who had indicated that such discussions were ongoing.
No Official Discussions Held

KKMM explicitly stated that it had not held any discussions concerning plans to impose an additional charge of 20 sen on online purchases valued between RM200 and RM1,000. The ministry issued a statement to refute remarks attributed to Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.
Deputy Minister's Previous Statement

Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin had previously informed reporters that discussions were indeed underway for this proposed e-commerce fee. He had also suggested that the measure was intended to generate a special fund.
Stated Purpose of the Fee

According to Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin's earlier statements, the objective of the proposed 20 sen fee was to raise a special fund. This fund, he indicated, would be used to provide assistance to the B40 group and to enhance communication infrastructure in rural areas.

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