Husni: Move to gradually cut GST to 3% not viable


KUALA KANGSAR: It is not viable to gradually reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 3% as the move will disrupt the country’s finance and tax structure, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

The tax did not start out at 3% when the Sales and Services Tax was in place, he explained.

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