Service tax to be raised to 8%, says PM


PETALING JAYA: The government plans to raise service tax from 6% to 8% but this will not include services such as food, beverages and telecommunications, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The government will also expand the scope of taxable services to include logistics, brokerage, underwriting and karaoke services, he added while tabling Budget 2024 in Parliament on Friday (Oct 13).

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