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Effective 1 July 2025, Malaysia exempts select imported fruits—including apples, oranges, mandarin oranges, and dates—from Sales Tax to reduce the cost burden on consumers and protect essential goods affordability.
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The Sales Tax exemption aligns with the government’s ongoing policy of excluding daily necessities like rice, chicken, vegetables, and local fish from tax, ensuring food security and minimizing cost-of-living pressures.
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To support small businesses, Malaysia raised the Service Tax registration threshold for financial, leasing, and rental services from MYR 500,000 to MYR 1 million in annual sales, easing compliance burdens on MSMEs.
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Responding to public concerns, the government canceled plans to expand Service Tax to beauty services such as facials, manicures, and hairdressing, protecting consumer access and business viability in personal care sectors.
Source: Orbitax
