Sales and services tax hike not expected to cause sharp price increases, says Finance Ministry

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Sales And Services Tax,SST,Price Increases

The sales and services tax (SST) hike is not expected to cause sharp price increases that would lead to an economic shock, says the Finance Ministry. The statement also noted the 2% increase would affect discretionary activities and business-to-business services, while key essential services such as food and beverage, telecommunications, parking and logistics are exempt. Meanwhile starting March 1, electricity users over 600kWh will be affected by the sales and services tax (SST) hike from 6% to 8% among other services. The increased SST is set to generate an additional RM3bil revenue, said the Finance Ministry.

The sales and services tax (SST) hike is not expected to cause sharp price increases that would lead to an economic shock, says the Finance Ministry. The statement also noted the 2% increase would affect discretionary activities and business-to-business services, while key essential services such as food and beverage, telecommunications, parking and logistics are exempt.

Meanwhile starting March 1, electricity users over 600kWh will be affected by the sales and services tax (SST) hike from 6% to 8% among other services. The increased SST is set to generate an additional RM3bil revenue, said the Finance Ministry

 

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