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sales and service tax

Manicures, haircuts stay SST-free as govt exempts beauty services from expansion

MoF announces decision after considering feedback from public, business owners, lawmakers, following move to also exempt imported apples and oranges

Govt to revise SST from July 1 to boost revenue without burdening public

Targeted approach to exempt essentials, expand service tax scope, and support MSMEs under Madani Economy reforms

Delay in SST expansion affects govt revenue but helps public brace for impact: analysts

With US tariffs complicating economic challenges, businesses, consumers and the govt can do with extra time to be better prepared

The state of the nation: the case for GST, again – Zainul Ariffin

We need a sustainable broad-based revenue-generating infrastructure, otherwise the government will run out of money

MPs suggest govt study impact of higher service tax, new luxury tax on Malaysians

The government has been advised to study the implementation of taxes, including the new rate of service tax, that might have a direct impact on Malaysians.

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