As Malaysia seeks routes to deal with its waste tyre problems, Sarawak Tyre Dealers And Retreaders Association chairman Lim King Hong said that a tax on imported tyres was impractical because even recycling companies are short on supply of used tyres.
“There is a high demand for used tyres for use in other purposes, and in fact, the demand is so high there is an acute supply issue.
“Tyre recycling companies have been reaching out to us for supply, but we just cannot give them enough used tyres.
“Therefore, the government’s tax imposition does not augur well,” he said.
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