Local products need to be better

Just a click away: Keep track of online purchases and the new sales tax on imported goods worth below RM500.

PETALING JAYA: With a new sales tax to be implemented on online purchases of imported goods worth below RM500, sellers now need to provide local products that are diverse and of good quality.Many buyers say they preferred buying from abroad as the prices were cheaper.

Christine Ong, 26, who dabbles in art, said she preferred buying her art supplies from overseas sellers as they were more affordable. She also said it was hard to find the material she needed from local online sellers or even at physical stores.