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VAT increase sparks public discontent
The governments decision to increase VAT (Value Added Tax) on over a hundred products and grant higher allowances to government employees has triggered widespread dissatisfaction among the common people and experts. They argue that it was the unexpected movement of students and ordinary citizens...