No 'arm twisting' traders who don't need to register for GST

KUALA LUMPUR: Traders who need not register for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) but are being forced to do so via "arm twisting" methods must report such incidents to the Customs Department.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the ministry viewed this matter seriously as it was up to these business operators if they wanted to voluntarily register to implement the GST.