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SST increase

Loke to propose retaining 6% service tax for domestic flights

As service tax is applicable to air tickets, I will discuss with the Finance Ministry about maintaining the rate at 6% for domestic travel,” he said after an event at the AirAsia headquarters here today.

No exploiting SST increase, Domestic Trade Ministry warns

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh cautioned traders unaffected by the sales and service tax hike not to take advantage by raising prices to gain extra profits from consumers.

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