Lower-income group still struggling with cost of living, says finance minister II.

Time for unity govt to show courage, says party’s Youth chairman.

Ahmad Maslan, however, defends abolished tax as much superior to SST.

 

Ahmad Maslan, however, defends abolished tax as much superior to SST.

 

Now not the time to bring back GST, will only burden the people, says deputy finance minister.
 

Deputy finance minister says global economy still slow, prices of goods rising.   

DG says no indication from govt on reviving controversial levy as yet.

Judge says Customs made mistake in billing oil company for goods already exported.

But finance minister says doubtful it can be re-implemented this year.

Commercial associations looking for ‘correct’ return of tax, with reduced rate of 3-4%.

PAS president says tax should not be imposed on basic goods.

Real estate, media also likely affected sectors from controversial tax.

Subromaniam Tholasy says it is an efficient and business-friendly taxation system that can boost the country’s economy.