‘Luxury tax’ deferred for now


Glittering display: A worker arranging a display of ornate gold necklaces at a jewellery shop in Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The expected High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) has been put on hold from its May 1 implementation, much to the delight of industry players and other stakeholders.

While the government said the delay is warranted by the need for more engagement, industry players said the HVGT would not become a significant contributor to the country’s tax base and have subsequently called for a better tax system in the form of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).In a reply to The Star, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying confirmed that the HVGT has been deferred.

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