Sweet taste without the extra tax


Always in demand: Harumanis mangoes at an orchard in Perlis.

KANGAR: Although the Haru­m­anis mango season has just ended, growers in Perlis are expecting a rise in demand as imported fruits will be hit by the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) from July.

Farmer Mohd Nasir Salim, 34, who grows 90 Harumanis trees in Bukit Bintang, said with imported fruits set to cost more from next month, the public should support local produce.

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

Next In Nation

Online gambling syndicate for foreigners busted in KL
Two men detained over fatal shooting in Nibong Tebal
MH370 search records 7,236 sq km with no significant findings so far
Judiciary sets up dedicated High Court for corruption cases
Thai police seeking Malaysia’s cooperation in hunt for suspected drug dealer
Boy dies choking on rambutan seed
Female cop and brother remanded over alleged RM30,000 bribery
IJM Corporation denies scrutiny from UK fraud office
Early voter turnout of 93% for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says EC
Defence Ministry announces four senior Armed Forces appointments

Others Also Read