Government announcement accelerates car buying decision


PETALING JAYA: Malaysians heaved a sigh of relief after the government announced a nine-month grace period to register their vehicles as the June 30 deadline for the sales and services tax (SST) exemption for new cars will not be extended.

Some who considered purchasing new cars are now rushing to book their slots and are willing to wait up to six months.

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