GST could add RM25bil to govt revenue, says Ahmad Maslan

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KUALA LUMPUR: If the goods and sales tax (GST) was reimplemented, the government could have an extra RM25bil in revenue this year compared to the current sales and service tax (SST), said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

The Deputy Finance Minister said the average annual amount collected under SST was RM25bil, while GST could collect RM50bil.