PETALING JAYA: Traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) services are crucial parts of our healthcare system and should not be taxed, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). The MCA president urged the government to withdraw its plan to introduce a sales and services tax (SST) for TCM, including massage and physiotherapy services. "Be it TCM treatment...
KOTA KINABALU: The introduction of an 8% tax on traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) services would encourage underground practices and quacks, says Dr Pamela Yong (pic). The MCA deputy secretary-general said the new tax would adversely affect its integration into general healthy living. She said in a move to increase coffers and revenue, it seems that the...
Instagram/jacelyn_tay It feels like local celebrity Jacelyn Tay is quickly turning into Singapore's Gwyneth Paltrow — she has her own wellness company and dishes out wacky health tips and advice. For example, the 45-year-old recently spoke on Instagram about mood swings and what to do to alleviate your partner's foul mood. She warned: "Don't bring your partner bubble tea,...
