PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Retail Chain Association (MRCA) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the 8% sales and service tax (SST) on rental and leasing services, due to come into effect on July 1.
MRCA said while it recognises the government's intention to broaden the national tax base and enhance fiscal sustainability through targeted measures, extending SST to commercial rental presents considerable challenges to retailers operating physical outlets.
