SST unlikely to derail domestic growth


CGSI Research said the negative impact of SST 3.0 on GDP growth this year should be modest due to support from wage reform and cash assistance.

PETALING JAYA: The upcoming expansion of the sales and services tax (SST), slated to take effect on July 1, is unlikely to derail Malaysia’s economic growth, although it may trigger a short-term spike in consumer prices, analysts say.

Supportive domestic policies and targeted implementation are expected to cushion the broader impact of the expanded SST.

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