
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

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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