Dr Wee: It's full steam ahead for GST
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no turning back in the
implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on
April 1, says Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Speaking
during a GST seminar at Wisma MCA here, Dr Wee, the
minister in the Prime Minister's Department, urged
traders and consumers to be ready for the new tax
regime.
"We are less that two weeks away from April 1. There is no turning back
now," he said.
Instead of harbouring false hope of GST being called
off, Dr Wee advised the public to educate themselves on
the tax and be prepared for its implementation. |
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He pointed out that GST, being an all encompassing tax,
will ultimately benefit the nation as a whole.
"Today, only 10% of those in the job market pay income
tax. These taxpayers are bearing the burden of
government expenditures for all 30 million of the
Malaysian population," Dr Wee said.
GST, he added, will give the Government more revenue to
help the underprivileged.
Source:
The Star Online
, dated
18/03/2015 |
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