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Singapore 27 Mar 2025 | 01:07 PM

S$18,000 fine for Singaporean woman who evaded GST on luxury goods, gave tips online for others to do the same

SINGAPORE: After evading paying goods and services tax at Changi Airport for luxury items she bought in Europe, a woman went on social media to teach others how to do the same.

Short Position 15 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

GST revival off the table as government expands the SST

The goods and services tax (GST) is an issue that Malaysians often revisit, but it looks like it’s staying on the shelf for now.

Singapore 2 Dec 2024 | 11:04 AM

Man in Singapore fined RM6.7mil for evading duty, GST on 427 motor vehicles imported into Singapore

A 44-year-old man involved in various vehicle businesses has been fined S$1.5 million (RM6.7 million) for fraudulent evasion of duty and goods and services tax (GST) on 427 motor vehicles imported into Singapore between January 2019 and October 2020.

Nation 22 Oct 2024 | 07:41 AM

GST by any other name still more efficient than SST, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Replacing sales and service tax (SST) with the goods and service tax (GST) can ensure a more efficient taxation system, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation 13 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Concern over revenue sets in with GST off the table

PETALING JAYA: With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) unlikely to make a comeback next year, various groups are concerned that the government will seek alternative revenue streams to manage its numerous financial commitments.

Nation 13 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Anwar: GST again only after incomes rise

PETALING JAYA: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will only be re-introduced once Malaysia’s minimum wage levels rise to a higher threshold, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation 14 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Business sector in favour of GST revival

PETALING JAYA: The business fraternity is in favour of the revival of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) and asking the government not to wait until the minimum wage reaches the RM3,000 to RM4,000 threshold to reintroduce it.

Nation 13 Oct 2024 | 06:02 AM

Prime Minister emphasises need for income increase before GST implementation

PETALING JAYA: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will only be implemented once Malaysians’ income levels rise to a more comfortable threshold, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation 12 Nov 2024 | 03:17 AM

No plans to revive GST, says govt

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no intention to revive the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the moment, says the Finance Ministry.

Nation 20 Oct 2024 | 04:16 AM

Dr Wee suggests GST reintroduction under a new name

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) could make a comeback under a different label to distance it from the past government's policies.

Nation 20 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Rebrand GST, says Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) can be reintroduced under a different name if the current administration does not wish to be associated with the previous government’s implementation of the tax, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation 10 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

GST still best for revenue boost, says veep

PETALING JAYA: Reinstating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be the most direct and structured way to boost the country’s revenue, says MCA vice-president Datuk Lawrence Low.

Nation 28 Oct 2024 | 08:41 AM

GST still the better option, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has reiterated that the goods and services tax (GST) remains Malaysia’s better option for an efficient taxation and subsidy system.

Nation 20 Oct 2024 | 05:03 AM

Consider bringing back GST instead of expanding SST, says biz group

KUALA LUMPUR: Goods and services tax (GST) is a more preferable system than sales and service tax (SST), says a business and industry group.

Nation 21 Oct 2024 | 06:34 AM

Hamzah probes potential GST revival amidst new taxes

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has questioned the likelihood of a Goods and Services Tax (GST) return in light of recent new taxes.

Nation 21 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Hamzah: Potential GST comeback could further burden rakyat

OPPOSITION leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has raised concerns over the potential reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) amid a slew of taxes being imposed.

Nation 29 Aug 2024 | 11:00 PM

Fahmi: No plans to bring back GST

PUTRAJAYA: There are no plans to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in place of removing subsidies for RON95 petrol, says government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil.

Metro News 14 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Bring back GST but at lower rate, urge consumers

SEVERAL consumers are calling on the Federal Government to consider reimplementing the goods and services tax (GST), which was replaced with the sales and service tax (SST).

Nation 10 Aug 2024 | 09:45 AM

Have the courage to bring back GST, Dr Wee tells govt

IPOH: The government should have the political courage to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation 10 July 2024 | 03:22 AM

SST collection less than GST owing to smaller scope, says Finance Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Collection of consumption-based tax revenue has dropped following the re-implementation of the sales and service tax (SST) to replace the goods and services tax (GST), says the Finance Ministry.

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