Local traders welcome online sales tax


LANGKAWI: The introduction of a 10% sales tax on low-value goods (LVG) costing RM500 and below sold online will improve local businesses and the economy, say traders here.

Retail shop owner Lee Han Eng said the new tax ruling will benefit local traders.

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