Pos Malaysia has come under fire from a MCA Youth leader for imposing additional charges to post Chinese New Year greeting cards.

According to MCA Youth Strategic Planning Bureau chief Neil Foo, Pos Malaysia is charging an additional 50 sen for stamping, or 20 sen more than the usual rate.

mca youth double standard on postage stamp 140109 neil foo"Despite the recession, Malaysians are still sending Chinese New Year cards to create a festive and harmonious atmosphere in this multi racial community but Pos Malaysia is imposing 'either' a 30 sen or 50 sen stamp rate in order for someone to send out the greeting card," he said in a statement today.

He further alleged that Pos Malaysia staff, when asked to clarify the additional charges, have been inconsistent with their replies.

Foo said he went to a post office in Selangor to verify the matter after his staff had alerted him about it.

When he asked about it, a clerk said: "If you are confident that using the (old rate of a) 30 sen stamp can get your letter to the receiver, you can just do it. Many people have complained about the stamp rate issue but we have not received any clear instruction from the top."

Foo said this reflects the 'unprofessional level' of communication between Pos Malaysia's top management and its staff.

He said Pos Malaysia should not impose the additional charge especially when there is an economic slowdown. He called for the decision to be reviewed.

Pos Malaysia could not be contacted for comment.