Manageable impact


PETALING JAYA: The impact from the implementation of the expanded sales and service tax (SST) is expected to be rather contained thanks to its targeted approach and relief measures in place.

Putrajaya’s announcement on Monday to roll out the expanded SST on July 1 came as no surprise as the government had previously signalled their intention to gazette the bill in early June after a slight delay from the original May deadline.

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