Sales Tax Bill clears Senate hurdle after three-hour debate (updated)


KUALA LUMPUR: Fears that Pakatan Harapan’s move to abolish the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and replace it with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) would hit a snag in Dewan Negara diminished after the first of the five related bills was passed by a majority voice vote on Monday (Aug 20).

The Sales Tax Bill was passed after about three hours of debate.

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