
Not the right time to bring back GST - Deputy Finance Minister
The government is not disputing the goods and services tax (GST), but rather the timing to implement it, says Deputy Finance Minister Steven Sim.
Mon Sep 25 2023

PM Anwar: No plans to reinstate GST, introduce any broad-based consumption tax
Anwar said other measures will be taken to reduce expenditures and settle the government's liabilities and debt worth RM1.5 trillion.
Tue Feb 14 2023

No discussion on implementation of GST since Unity Govt set up - Ahmad Maslan
There has not been any discussion or meeting held regarding the re-implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) since the Unity Government was established.
Wed Jan 11 2023

Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM
The FMM has called on the government to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the upcoming Budget 2023.
Thu Jan 05 2023

No need for govt to reintroduce GST at this point - Mohd Shahar
The government has not reached a stage where it would need to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST), said Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
Wed Sep 07 2022

No decision yet on reintroduction of GST - PM Ismail Sabri
The government is still studying whether to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) and has not made a decision yet, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Jun 05 2022

GST: Abdul Hadi hopes govt will make appropriate consideration
The government should study all aspects and make an appropriate consideration if it wants to bring back the goods and services tax (GST), said PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang.
Fri Jun 03 2022

Govt to introduce a more balanced, fair tax system if economy improves - Mohd Shahar
Any tax measures to be implemented in the future would definitely take into account the involvement of stakeholders.
Thu Oct 14 2021

Thrust of 12MP focus of discussion on third week of Dewan Rakyat sitting
MPs from both the government and opposition blocs concurring that the 12MP should focus on improving the quality of life of the people.
Fri Oct 01 2021

Najib urges govt to reinstate GST, review 12th Malaysia Plan
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has urged the government to reinstate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as soon as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Sep 28 2021

Consider OECD suggestion for Malaysia to bring back GST - Mustapa
OECD has recommended that Malaysia bring back the Goods and Services Tax as part of its medium-term fiscal strategy.
Thu Aug 12 2021

Govt may need to impose 'windfall tax' on companies recording extraordinary profits - Dr Mahathir
The tax will enable the government to increase its financial resources as well as help the people who are affected.
Wed Jul 14 2021

Regulate shadow economy, improve administration to boost tax collection - MIA
Veerinderjeet said the shadow economy or informal economy could be equivalent to about a third of Malaysia's GDP.
Tue Apr 20 2021

Malaysia's institutions, policies remain credible and effective despite political uncertainty - Moody's
Foreign investors have also not been deterred in any big way by the political changes in Malaysia.
Wed Apr 07 2021

Tengku Zafrul: Not right time to introduce new taxes to increase revenue
The government will focus more on revitalising the economy and taking care of the people.
Thu Mar 18 2021

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025