LVG tax: Online purchases under RM500 to cost extra 10% from April 1

The implementation date for the tax had originally been left up in the air until the latest announcement on Jan 6. — AFP Relaxnews

KUALA LUMPUR: The 10% sales tax on low-value goods (LVG) will be in effect from April 1, according to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

Goods imported from overseas that are priced under RM500 will be subject to the tax.