Bringing Back GST Would Unfairly Burden the Poor, Says Anwar

Bringing back GST would unfairly burden the poor, says Anwar

LUMUT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the government's stance against reintroducing the goods and services tax (GST) as it would unfairly burden lower-income earners.

No GST for now as it would burden the poor, says Anwar

The prime minister says the people are still struggling from the rising cost of living.

PM: Malaysia not ready for GST

LUMUT, June 15 — The government is not ready to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as it would affect all segments of society, particularly the poor, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said GST is a broad-based tax that would be applied uniformly to all consumers, regardless of income, including fishermen, smallholders, or street cleaners. “GST taxes everybody. While it is efficient and straightforward — just six per cent across the boa…

Dead Men Don’t Get Notices: High Court Slams GST Officer for Posthumous Assessment

Dead Men Don’t Get Notices: High Court Slams GST Officer for Posthumous Assessment In a recent case, the petitioner approached the Madras High Court challenging a GST assessment order dated 20.08.2024 issued against his late father, who had passed away on 06.05.2021. The order was issued after the assessee’s death in May 2021, and no […]