LatestGoods & Service Tax (GST) 8 October 2026
Rafizi Urges GST, Subsidy Cuts
Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Mahamad said the government should not patronise voters, insisting that Malaysians will support a revived Goods and Services Tax and cuts to subsidies if they are offered tangible benefits in return, urging Prime Minister Anwar to consider the shadow budget's proposals.
Rafizi Mahamad warned Prime Minister Anwar that the public expects concrete benefits and will back a GST re‑introduction and subsidy reductions. He urged the government not to condescend to voters.
- GST revival: Part of the shadow budget proposal.
- Subsidy cuts: Seen as acceptable if paired with clear returns for the rakyat.
- Political message: Offer tangible benefits rather than patronising rhetoric.
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