Call for temporary assistance from govt

PETALING JAYA: While the Covid-19 vaccination programme will pave the way for the local economy to expand, the advertising industry will not bounce back to pre-Covid 19 level fast enough unless measures are put in place to spur its growth.

Govt may reintroduce GST by 2022 or 2023, says Affin Hwang Research

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may look at a possible implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the medium term, likely by 2022 or 2023 to help correct the government’s fiscal position and to boost revenue.

Auto sector to do better this year on new launches, incentives

PETALING JAYA: This year could potentially be a better year for the automotive sector.

Govt should look at making SST more efficient

Under current circumstances, Malaysia needs ‘sustainable’ tax structure

Green light for vehicle assembly plants a positive

Stronger recovery expected this year despite MCO 2.0

4As kicks-off 2021 training slate with focus on effectiveness

PETALING JAYA: The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) is launching its slate of programmes for 2021 with the IPA Effectiveness Essentials Certificate, reaffirming its commitment to fostering continuous professional development for agency and marketing practitioners.

Car buyers thankful for extension of SST exemption

CAR buyers who initially wanted to withdraw bookings for new vehicles, have now decided to wait it out with the Government’s announcement of the extension of sales and services tax (SST) exemption until June 30.

Towards a world-class sales and service tax

Insight - Return to GST?

ON Jan 2, the Finance Minister wrote an op-ed in the StarBizWeek, which amongst other things, talked about the government “executing its Medium-Term Revenue Strategy... to meet medium-term revenue goals.”

UMW exceeds vehicle sales target

KUALA LUMPUR: UMW Holdings Bhd recorded vehicle sales of 59,320 units in 2020, following strong sales by the group and its 38% associate Perodua.