PGA: Zero-rated GST a boon to gold jewellery export

PGA adviser Joeson Khor told StarBiz that the zero-rated goods and services tax (GST) would help to boost the value of gold jewellery export this year.

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Goldsmith Association (PGA) is projecting the export of Malaysia’s gold jewellery at an estimated RM6.7bil this year, up from an earlier forecast of RM4bil in March.

PGA adviser Joeson Khor told StarBiz that the zero-rated goods and services tax (GST) would help to boost the value of gold jewellery export this year.