Provide guarantee SST hike won't raise prices, Opposition MP urges govt


KUALA LUMPUR: An Opposition MP wants to know if there is any guarantee that the increase in sales and service tax (SST) from 6% to 8% will not result in a corresponding increase in prices of necessities.

Datuk Idris Ahmad (Bagan Serai-PN) said the 2% increase would have a domino effect on various supply chains.

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