Traders brace for cost hikes, weaker spending


JOHOR BARU: The expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, will likely impact local traders and consumers including those coming from Singapore, say Johor business groups.

Johor Indian Petty Traders and Small Business Association chairman D. Ravindran said many of their 400-odd members have already voiced their concerns over the SST expansion.

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