GST gets confusing for patients


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians who mainly use public health services need not worry come April 1 as this have been totally exempted from the Goods and Services Tax.

However, those using private healthcare facilities in the country, including buying their own medicines from retail pharmacies, will now have to rethink their budget.

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