GST refunds within two weeks

Helping hand: A customs officer assisting a member of the public with her queries at the GST kiosk in the Customs’ office in Kelana Jaya.

PUTRAJAYA: Traders and businesses can expect speedier Goods and Service Tax (GST) refunds from the Customs Department.

Customs deputy director-general Datuk Subromaniam Tholasy said for the April taxable period, the department managed to return 20% input tax refunds within 14 days, adding that this was increased to 41% in July.