GST exemptions on many items for low-income group


GOODS and services for the lower-income group would mostly be exempted from the goods and services tax (GST) when it comes into effect in April next year, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said.

He added that the Government would also provide several packages to ease the burden of the low and middle-income earners.

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