Talking taxes


After having been on the horizon for several years, the GST comes into effect on April 1, 2015. We take a look at what this means for the man on the street and the issues surrounding its implentation.

THE GOODS and service tax (GST) has been the talk of the town this year. Coupled with the reduction in subsidies for fuel and sugar, many Malaysians are still finding it hard to digest the fact that prices will rise again as a result of GST.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Business , GST , Charles Santiago , Tan Keng Liang

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