KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said those advocating the reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) were effectively proposing to shift the tax burden from businesses and exporters to the public as a whole.
GST Would Shift Tax Burden To All Consumers, Says Anwar
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that reintroducing GST would shift the tax burden to all consumers, including low-income earners, unlike the current SST system which primarily targets businesses. He affirmed that SST will remain the national tax framework, though the government is open to making adjustments to address double taxation.
- Anwar noted SST exempts about 2,000 goods and services, compared to fewer than 750 under GST.
- SST revenue currently accounts for 3.2 per cent of GDP, matching GST revenue in 2017.
- The government will retain SST but is open to amendments to improve the system.
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