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
Govt open to various options to boost revenue
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz says widening the Sales and Services Tax (SST) is one of the many options available to expand the governments revenue base.
Thu Oct 08 2020
Public urged to be wary of SST payment scam using LHDN name
It said it is easy for the public to spot the scam as all SST matters are handled not by LHDN but by another agency.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Price of goods expected to be stable, says Ahmad Maslan
he prices of goods are expected to be stable, says Deputy Finance Minister, Datuk Ahmad Maslan.
Mon Jun 29 2015
Govt will not compromise with traders abusing GST - Hasan
The government will not compromise with those traders deceiving consumers by raising the price of goods by adding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) even after imposing GST.
Sun May 31 2015
Traders take advantage of GST to sabotage economy, says Ahmad Maslan
Traders who took advantage of the Goods and Sales Tax (GST) to raise prices of goods are economic saboteurs, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan.
Sun Apr 12 2015
With GST, nation enters a new era of taxing
Malaysia will be on its way towards a fairer and more efficient tax system, joining 169 countries in the world which have implemented GST.
Tue Mar 31 2015
GST not the reason why traders closing shop - Chua
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong brushed aside a suggestion that the GST has caused some traders to close shop.
Tue Mar 31 2015
FOMCA will monitor basic goods prices when GST is implemented
Beginning April 1, FOMCA will take it upon itself to monitor prices for basic goods when the GST is implemented.
Tue Mar 17 2015
CGT will stifle DDI, FDI - Ahmad Maslan
Malaysia currently imposed the CGT only on capital gains from the sale of real estate known as the Real Property Gains Tax.
Tue Oct 14 2014
GST would help secure Malaysia's future - Najib
Najib said Malaysia cannot sustain its growth and development based on current revenue streams alone.
Mon Sep 15 2014
Budget 2014 driving resilience in an uncertain world
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced the introduction of the GST and proposed the abolition of the sales and services tax to make the Malaysian economy more resilient.
Fri Oct 25 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024