GST Bill tabled in Parliament for first reading


KUALA LUMPUR: Those who evade the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or assist another person to do so will be slapped with a fine of between 10 and 20 times the amount of tax involved.

Those guilty of the offence may also be subjected to a maximum jail sentence of five years or face both the fine and imprisonment.

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