flat-rate GST set at 3%

cool story

start at 3% and then raise it lol

The reason why a lot of ppl prefer gst including
Me because we can create bills out of thin air without submitting tin number / ic / registration etc

Though gst will actually cost more compare to sales tax one time off while gst is tax every transaction

With einvoice u can’t just issue a bill out putting cash if the sum is huge , u need to give a Tin number or ic

Reason doing this , gov want to trace your money where it’s from and where it goes

tak tau buat kerja bg la PN

Sure GST doesn't mean one rate. There are countries with different rates of GST for dfferent things.

I'll still take 10% GST with some exceptions (fresh food, medical care, etc) than the current situation of 5%, 6%, 8%, 10% SST rates.

Nah

The problem with refund as admitted by Tony Pua is the customs dept is shorthanded

But instead of fixing this, they decided to abolish it as their businesses core supporters dont like GST as it will be very hard for businesses to under reported their earnings and pay less tax. Not to mention money laundering will be harder

Another Seisohai, Urges State Government to overtake Federal to make decision.

Study until brain damage.

support

Najib did implement it and it cost him a lot of votes. I give him credit for that.

Then some idiot, instead of modifying it, went to abolish it. Only to make tax evaders happy at the expense of everybody else.

Pretty sure getting involved in 1MDB scandal cost him more votes. What for collect more taxes and end up wasting it.

nahh, its the damn GST. many people dont give shit about 1mdb. as if it not going to affect them in the future.

This post has been edited by zerorating: Jun 13 2025, 03:36 PM

Haha until today the Najib ass kissers in this forum will say nothing wrong with GST and the input tax refunds going missing is a myth.

Despite all the evidence to the contrary, they know better than the customs DG even.

If you're a fan of GST you should hate Najib more than if you're not a fan, he fucked it up and it may never be implemented again whether properly or not.

Therefore they are just as messy.

He implemented GST to cover the hole caused by 1mdb which is also why refunds were delayed.

Abrupt SST burdens livelihoods, MBKS Mayor proposes education, healthcare exemptions, GST revival
By Karen Bong

KUCHING, June 14: With just weeks to go before Malaysia’s expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) takes effect on July 1, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng has voiced strong concern over its sudden rollout — particularly its potential impact on education and healthcare, questioning whether the federal government should instead consider reviving the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a more balanced and transparent alternative.

Wee warned that the abrupt expansion of the SST could trigger a domino effect, squeezing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), driving up the cost of living, and worsening the economic pressures already felt by ordinary Malaysians.

“Every tax-related decision has a ripple effect. If the economy was booming, maybe it’d be easier. But go ask around — not one hawker or small trader will tell you business is good. So if businesses collapse, jobs are lost. That’s the real danger,” he shared during his weekly ShallWeeTalk Facebook live session with the community today.

According to the federal government, the expanded SST between 6-8 per cent is aimed at increasing national revenue by widening the scope of taxable goods and services. But Wee questioned the timing, planning, and clarity of the move, stressing that the lack of consultation and short notice are out of touch with economic realities on the ground.

“When drawing up a national budget, careful calculation and preparation are crucial. If new policies are introduced before people have even had time to adapt to the last ones, they’ll be overwhelmed. This drains the public — and that’s not good governance.

“Of course, the government needs revenue. But it must strike a balance — to protect SMEs and maintain stability in people’s daily lives. When tax burdens are passed down the supply chain, the consumer always ends up paying. We cannot treat taxation as merely a fiscal tool — it must reflect fairness and good governance. Only then will people accept it,” he stressed.


Wee sharing his views on some issues during his ShallWeeTalk Facebook live session on June 14, 2025.

He added that the sudden announcement was creating uncertainty and chaos in the market.

Wee urged federal authorities to consider reintroducing the GST, which was abolished in 2018, noting that while it had its flaws, it remains a more structured and equitable system — especially if implemented with proper planning and reasonable rates.

“GST is one of the most democratic tax systems — it distributes the burden fairly and allows for better planning. It’s recognised globally. So why are we avoiding it?” he asked, calling for policies grounded in long-term effectiveness, not political optics.

The Mayor also pointed to growing frustration among the public, saying many feel blindsided by the policy shift. He cited cases where local goods are now more expensive than imports, undermining local producers and further straining households.

“We say we want to support local agriculture — yet local dragon fruit sells for RM10 while the imported ones go for RM8. Where’s the logic? If tax policies don’t help correct that, but instead add to the cost, what are we doing?”

He called for education and private healthcare services to be exempted from the SST, noting these are essential sectors that already burden lower- and middle-income families.

“Even if you’re poor, you can’t be poor in education. And healthcare is a necessity. When public hospitals are full, people turn to private clinics — don’t punish them for that,” he said.

Wee also questioned whether the government had explored sufficient cost-cutting measures before shifting the financial burden onto the public.

“If you’re not making money, don’t spend like you are. The government should lead by example — trim unnecessary expenses before asking the people to pay more,” he added.

He called on federal leaders to delay implementation, conduct proper stakeholder engagement, and show real empathy for everyday struggles before enforcing any major tax reforms.

“Don’t use taxation purely as a fiscal tool — use it as a reflection of your leadership. If people see the system as fair and stable, they’ll support it. But if they feel punished, you’ll lose their confidence — and that’s far harder to rebuild,” he said.

Wee ended his remarks with a plea for common sense, empathy, and leadership in shaping Malaysia’s tax policy. “If a system works, don’t throw it out just because it wasn’t yours. Bring back GST — but do it right this time.” — DayakDaily

Source: https://dayakdaily.com/abrupt-sst-burdens-l...ns-gst-revival/

SIAPA?

SST+e invoice+expanded SST is just another GST with more detailed steps

Mesia tax to GDP ratios among the lowest in the world. Some more need to give subsidi/tongkat to all sorts of things.

Where got money to develop?

But without collecting the same amount/volume of tax

That’s where the expanded SST comes in

If they feel like still tak cukup, they’ll just expand more.