LatestGoods & Service Tax (GST) 7 October 2026
SST Remains, GST-Style Tweaks Aim to Stop Cascading Effect
The Malaysian Dewan Rakyat was informed that the Sales and Service Tax (SST) will continue, but the government will introduce Goods and Services Tax (GST)‑style adjustments to prevent the cascading tax effect that previously burdened businesses. Officials clarified that a full GST reintroduction is not planned; instead, hybrid measures will tighten SST compliance while preserving its basic structure, aiming to stabilize revenue and ease the tax load on consumers and firms alike.
The parliament was briefed that SST stays in place, but the government will add GST‑style tweaks to curb the cascading tax effect.
- No full GST revival; only targeted adjustments to the existing SST framework.
- Measures aim to simplify compliance, protect consumer prices, and stabilize revenue.
- Officials emphasised the changes are technical, not a policy reversal.
For full details, see the original report here.
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