‘Don’t let traders play the expanded SST card’


Imported fishs displays for sale at a supermarket in Petaling Jaya. —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The expanded Sales and Service tax (SST) may have a limited short-term effect on inflation, and to prevent dishonest traders from profiteering, economists say Malaysians play a crucial role in curbing unnecessary price hikes.

They advise consumers to be vigilant when shopping and avoid buying products from dishonest traders.

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