Sugar, rice and selected imported foods exempt from expanded SST, says Finance Ministry

By R. SEKARAN

Nation
Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025
1:20 PM MYT

PETALING JAYA: The Finance Ministry has clarified details regarding the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), specifying that the 5% tax is levied on goods manufactured locally and on imports.

"If the fruits are imported, they will be subject to the 5% sales tax," the Ministry stated. However, it confirmed that locally grown fruits are exempted from any sales tax.

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Tags / Keywords: Finance Ministry , SST , Sales Tax , Locally Manufactured Goods , Imported Goods , Tax Exemption , Basic Essentials , Palm Oil , Refined Sugar

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