Malaysia to delay new taxes as manufacturers fear tariff hit


Malaysia is delaying a planned expansion of its sales and service tax, providing a temporary reprieve for manufacturers bracing for higher US tariffs.

The planned widening of the tax base, originally due on May 1, will be implemented at a later date, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Finance said in a text message. 

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