![Not the right time to bring back GST - Deputy Finance Minister Not the right time to bring back GST - Deputy Finance Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680505615_StevenSim.jpg)
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
![No discussion on implementation of GST since Unity Govt set up - Ahmad Maslan No discussion on implementation of GST since Unity Govt set up - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673416304_TBAHMADMASLANKONVENS.jpg)
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 Reintroduce GST in Budget 2023 as lifeline for country's debt dilemma - FMM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664443269_TanSriSohThianLa.jpg)
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 No need for govt to reintroduce GST at this point - Mohd Shahar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660638774_MOHDSHAHARABDULLAH.jpg)
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 No decision yet on reintroduction of GST - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654412292_SambutanHariAlam.jpg)
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 GST: Abdul Hadi hopes govt will make appropriate consideration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654244227_AbdulHadiAwang.jpg)
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
![Najib urges govt to reinstate GST, review 12th Malaysia Plan Najib urges govt to reinstate GST, review 12th Malaysia Plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632819967_TBNAJIBRAZAKjpg.jpg)
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
![No plans to re-introduce GST as of now - Tengku Zafrul No plans to re-introduce GST as of now - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605763742_tengkuzafrul.jpg)
No plans to re-introduce GST as of now - Tengku Zafrul
The government has not made any decision to re-introduce the goods and services tax (GST) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Tue Dec 15 2020
![Govt mulling feasibility of re-implementing GST, other consumption tax models Govt mulling feasibility of re-implementing GST, other consumption tax models](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596615878_MOHDSHAHARABDULLAH.jpg)
Govt mulling feasibility of re-implementing GST, other consumption tax models
The government is studying the feasibility of the re-implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or other consumption tax models.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604292250_TBGENERICPARLIMEN.jpg)
PAC receives feedback from MoF on GST claims
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has received feedback from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) relating to its two proposals on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund claims.
Fri Nov 06 2020
![Proposal to re-introduce GST requires meticulous study - Muhyiddin Proposal to re-introduce GST requires meticulous study - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604484328_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Proposal to re-introduce GST requires meticulous study - Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government would study the proposal by various parties for the goods and services tax (GST) to be re-introduced.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469067307_Shopping.jpg)
Customs Dept overpays GST refunds amounting to RM4.38 million - AG Report
The auditing conducted on the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has found that it has overpaid refunds on Goods and Services Tax (GST) amounting to RM4.38 million.
Mon Aug 24 2020
![Finance Ministry to settle GST refund arrears by this year Finance Ministry to settle GST refund arrears by this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/51515928875_SHAHARABDULLAH.jpg)
Finance Ministry to settle GST refund arrears by this year
The Ministry of Finance will settle the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund arrears totalling RM4.763 billion by the end of the year.
Mon Aug 03 2020
![GST refund: RM1.264 billion paid out to 4,316 companies GST refund: RM1.264 billion paid out to 4,316 companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591324953_ABDULLATIFABDULKA.jpg)
GST refund: RM1.264 billion paid out to 4,316 companies
The Finance Ministry through the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has paid out RM1.264 billion in Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund to 4,316 companies from June 22 until July 2.
Tue Jul 07 2020
![Should GST make swift return? Should GST make swift return?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/61531362878_KosSaraHidup.jpg)
Should GST make swift return?
One of the ways the Government could increase its coffers is by reintroducing the much-debated Goods and Services Tax (GST), albeit at a lower rate.
Wed Mar 11 2020
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
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 Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
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 Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
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 Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
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 Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
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 UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
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 Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
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 More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
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 Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
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 Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
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