GST hike kicks in; shoppers and retailers not affected
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GST hike kicks in; shoppers and retailers not affected.
This is the newsheadline on CNA on Sunday, 1 July 2007. I was just . . . . . . don't know what to say after reading it. Still figuring it out if the statement is a lie. -
don't know but noddle prices gone up liao
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It will not affect those who earn million dollars, super high pay.
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ciggies prices go up
anyway, i wish they would stop telling lies -
Probably they use their minds to see. Just like to know what they base on to come out with such statement (their imagination ?????).Originally posted by laurence82:ciggies prices go up
anyway, i wish they would stop telling lies -
everthing pls increase. i see how long more they can go.
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Originally posted by hondapons:everthing pls increase. i see how long more they can go.
ah shinta damn poor liao
if everything increase... ah shinta go eat grass le
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Shoppers, retailers generally not affected by GST increase
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 01 July 2007 2034 hrs
SINGAPORE: The 2 percentage point increase in the Goods and Services Tax has kicked in on Sunday, but many shoppers continue to dip into their wallets to make purchases.
Along the busy retail belt at Orchard Road, many were still spotted with shopping bags, even though they had to pay more tax on their items.
Many shoppers said the 2 percentage point GST increase is still manageable.
Noridah Abrasip, one of the shoppers in town, said: "The GST increase does not make much of a difference for sundry items that we need at home. As for more luxury items, we only buy them once in a while anyway."
Svann Tan, another shopper, said: "Life will still continue – shopping, eating. The GST increase is a government rule; we just have to bear with it."
Although some Singaporeans said they would try to spend more wisely, they admitted at the same time that the GST here is still lower than many other countries.
That is one reason why the hike has not deterred tourists from shopping.
Denise Leber, a tourist from Austria, said: "It doesn't affect me because in my hometown, the tax is 20 percent. So it's much cheaper here than at home."
Inn Indin Kliew, a tourist from Malaysia, said: "One privilege for the tourists who return by air is that they can still get the tax refund."
Retailers, too, are not worried.
They said the economy has done well and has boosted consumer confidence.
Moreover, shoppers have had time to adjust to the idea of the GST hike as the increase was announced last November.
Edward Tan, Director of Operations, Metro, said: "If you look at the traffic flow, there's not much of a difference. I think Singaporeans don't feel that big a pinch."
Retailers said they would continue to monitor the GST impact on sales and buying habits, especially after the Great Singapore Sale ends on 22 July.
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selective reporting
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If I believe.... my name will be written from right to left.
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Originally posted by shinta:
Thanks for posting the article.
[b]Shoppers, retailers generally not affected by GST increase
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 01 July 2007 2034 hrs
SINGAPORE: The 2 percentage point increase in the Goods and Services Tax has kicked in on Sunday, but many shoppers continue to dip into their wallets to make purchases.
Along the busy retail belt at Orchard Road, many were still spotted with shopping bags, even though they had to pay more tax on their items.
Many shoppers said the 2 percentage point GST increase is still manageable.
Noridah Abrasip, one of the shoppers in town, said: "The GST increase does not make much of a difference for sundry items that we need at home. As for more luxury items, we only buy them once in a while anyway."
Svann Tan, another shopper, said: "Life will still continue – shopping, eating. The GST increase is a government rule; we just have to bear with it."
Although some Singaporeans said they would try to spend more wisely, they admitted at the same time that the GST here is still lower than many other countries.
That is one reason why the hike has not deterred tourists from shopping.
Denise Leber, a tourist from Austria, said: "It doesn't affect me because in my hometown, the tax is 20 percent. So it's much cheaper here than at home."
Inn Indin Kliew, a tourist from Malaysia, said: "One privilege for the tourists who return by air is that they can still get the tax refund."
Retailers, too, are not worried.
They said the economy has done well and has boosted consumer confidence.
Moreover, shoppers have had time to adjust to the idea of the GST hike as the increase was announced last November.
Edward Tan, Director of Operations, Metro, said: "If you look at the traffic flow, there's not much of a difference. I think Singaporeans don't feel that big a pinch."
Retailers said they would continue to monitor the GST impact on sales and buying habits, especially after the Great Singapore Sale ends on 22 July.
- CNA/so [/b]
Nothing new, always pick on what they want people to know and then announce to the public. The increase does not have much impact on the rich. Interview tourist to get comments is irrelevant, they are not living here. I donÂ’t believe all gave positive answers what about people who replied negatively , CNA just could not be bothered with them!! -
Originally posted by shinta:
What a blatant lie ... I think they need to do a survey again ...
[b]Shoppers, retailers generally not affected by GST increase
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 01 July 2007 2034 hrs
SINGAPORE: The 2 percentage point increase in the Goods and Services Tax has kicked in on Sunday, but many shoppers continue to dip into their wallets to make purchases.
Along the busy retail belt at Orchard Road, many were still spotted with shopping bags, even though they had to pay more tax on their items.
Many shoppers said the 2 percentage point GST increase is still manageable.
Noridah Abrasip, one of the shoppers in town, said: "The GST increase does not make much of a difference for sundry items that we need at home. As for more luxury items, we only buy them once in a while anyway."
Svann Tan, another shopper, said: "Life will still continue – shopping, eating. The GST increase is a government rule; we just have to bear with it."
Although some Singaporeans said they would try to spend more wisely, they admitted at the same time that the GST here is still lower than many other countries.
That is one reason why the hike has not deterred tourists from shopping.
Denise Leber, a tourist from Austria, said: "It doesn't affect me because in my hometown, the tax is 20 percent. So it's much cheaper here than at home."
Inn Indin Kliew, a tourist from Malaysia, said: "One privilege for the tourists who return by air is that they can still get the tax refund."
Retailers, too, are not worried.
They said the economy has done well and has boosted consumer confidence.
Moreover, shoppers have had time to adjust to the idea of the GST hike as the increase was announced last November.
Edward Tan, Director of Operations, Metro, said: "If you look at the traffic flow, there's not much of a difference. I think Singaporeans don't feel that big a pinch."
Retailers said they would continue to monitor the GST impact on sales and buying habits, especially after the Great Singapore Sale ends on 22 July.
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They can conduct survey again, but continue to ignore negative feedback and announce positive feedback. That's the way they are. CNA under the control so the cover up.Originally posted by Trump_Card:What a blatant lie ... I think they need to do a survey again ... -
mee rebus $2 sell $2.50 increase 25%, fried rice $3 sell $3.50, I think I better dont eat out, let the hawker sufferOriginally posted by SevenEleven:don't know but noddle prices gone up liao -
hello yimaxiaoOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:If I believe.... my name will be written from right to left. -
they shd interview those ppl at home
and ask them why they are not out there buying things. -
So the GST hike kicked in.. so what?
People still need to carry on with life, businesses still need to operate, people still needs to eat everyday.... it's just costlier living and more resentment that's all...
We can promise the gov a much much lower percentage come next Election...
and in future Elections, they may even be voted out... -
There is a coffeshop in Kallang n it went for renovation, increased price n nobody or seldom people went to patronize. It ended up colse shop.Originally posted by t_a_s:mee rebus $2 sell $2.50 increase 25%, fried rice $3 sell $3.50, I think I better dont eat out, let the hawker suffer
Those increased the price will gradually see people sledom come to patronize ending up they have to close shop. -
They so fast mentioned their trade not affected but wait till many shop close.Originally posted by ShutterBug:So the GST hike kicked in.. so what?
People still need to carry on with life, businesses still need to operate, people still needs to eat everyday.... it's just costlier living and more resentment that's all...
We can promise the gov a much much lower percentage come next Election...
and in future Elections, they may even be voted out...
It is too early to say anything. Ur opinion? -
Excuse me, just to side track a little. How to promise the govt much much lower percentage in the winning votes? Despite all these fast continuous increase in many things, the people still love them no doubt they complain non stop because there is no strong and capable opposition to take over them. For this very reason, they (present govt) are very confident they will win win win, who cares about the voice of the people!Originally posted by ShutterBug:So the GST hike kicked in.. so what?
People still need to carry on with life, businesses still need to operate, people still needs to eat everyday.... it's just costlier living and more resentment that's all...
We can promise the gov a much much lower percentage come next Election...
and in future Elections, they may even be voted out...
Back to GST hike - people will one day get used to the increase. We feel the pinch now because it is just the beginning. What is most annoying for Singaporeans is CNA does not give accurate info on the response of the people to the GST hike. From here it is obvious, they are for the govt and not for the people. Sad, why why why! Cry cry cry!!
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Apparently, seemingly there appears to be no capable oppositions around - or visible - but you'd be surprised, there are and they are just waiting for them to outdo themselves...Originally posted by zix1:Excuse me, just to side track a little. How to promise the govt much much lower percentage in the winning votes? Despite all these fast continuous increase in many things, the people still love them no doubt they complain non stop because there is no strong and capable opposition to take over them. For this very reason, they (present govt) are very confident they will win win win, who cares about the voice of the people!
Back to GST hike - people will one day get used to the increase. We feel the pinch now because it is just the beginning. What is most annoying for Singaporeans is CNA does not give accurate info on the response of the people to the GST hike. From here it is obvious, they are for the govt and not for the people. Sad, why why why! Cry cry cry!!
They know too well to say or do anything too soon...
the sun sets on everyone... so shall it rise for everyone... -
camp canteen no sell 1.50 prawn noodles liao.
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Hey many of you seem to have misread the title of this thread. It is about business not affected by the latest GST hike and not about no change in prices.
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all things increase but salary no increase, no bonusOriginally posted by Ito_^:camp canteen no sell 1.50 prawn noodles liao. -
got. i have 50 bucks increment next month.Originally posted by t_a_s:all things increase but salary no increase, no bonus
50 bucks!
bery BERY big u noe!