- Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations urges delay in expanded Sales and Service Tax implementation
- Expansion scheduled for July 1
- Concerns over US tariff war impact
- Expansion excludes essential goods but may affect other categories
- Suggests reintroducing Goods and Services Tax for efficiency
- Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research supports GST reintroduction
- GST seen as transparent and fair, previously generated significant revenue
- SST and Low Value Goods tax impact vulnerable groups
- GST recognized for better collection outcomes in advanced countries
- Calls for prioritizing economic stability and reintroducing GST
Source: theborneopost.com
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