- Government exempts apples, oranges, mandarin oranges, and dates from sales tax
- Decision made after public feedback on tax impact on essential goods
- Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the exemption
- MoF states no sales tax on daily essential goods to ease cost of living
- Tax-exempt goods include rice, chicken, beef, vegetables, and eggs
- Local fish varieties like selar, tongkol, and canned sardines also tax-exempt
- MoF has been engaging with the public and industry since June 9, 2025
- Madani government aims for a progressive SST revision with minimal impact on basic consumption and small businesses
Source: nst.com.my
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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