Govt sticking with existing instruments while reviewing GST for better streamlining


KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry will continue using existing instruments while considering aspects of the goods and services tax (GST) as a way to streamline the overall tax structure, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

The Finance Minister II said, however, that it would take time for the government to review all the possible tax instruments for this purpose.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Scammers use 'pay later', loan facilities to fleece Ipoh housewife of RM10,500
Melaka DAP to withdraw from state administration over proposed constitutional amendment
Anwar: Pledge to keep Malaysia’s fuel prices lower than Saudi Arabia has been fulfilled
Rosmah files defamation suit against Harith Iskander over comedy show
Vandals desecrate Christian prayer site on popular Penampang hiking hill
Malaysia to cooperate closely with new Thai Peace Dialogue Chief Thanut Suvarnananda
Financial pressures delaying marriage and parenthood aspirations of youth, says survey
Statewide immigration sweep in Johor nets 153 foreigners
Anwar brushes off early election calls, prioritises economic recovery
Govt to support northern MSMEs bordering Thailand, says Anwar

Others Also Read