Anwar: Govt Open to Study Integrating GST Elements Into SST

Anwar resists GST comeback, eyes selective levy fixes to reinforce SST ahead of Budget 2027

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax during a dialogue with businesses and ministries ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027, slated for October.But Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, suggested that he is open to incorporating some “elements” of the consumption levy, if it helps improve the Sales and Services Tax.“We are open to studying ways…

Anwar: Govt open to study integrating GST elements into SST

He says tax reforms must improve efficiency without adding pressure on households.

SST remains, but GST elements may be considered, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is looking at ways to make its tax system more progressive, including whether certain elements of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) can be incorporated into the existing Sales and Services Tax (SST), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt open to study on integrating GST, SST

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the government is open to holding studies on the matter for the sake of establishing a more progressive tax system.

Govt open to study on integrating GST, SST for more progressive tax system

By DayakDaily Team PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18: The government is prepared to study a proposal to combine elements of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to ensure the country’s taxation system is more progressive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said Malaysia would, however, retain the SST as the national taxation system, though certain acceptable features (from the GST)…