Increase mainly driven by faster price increases in certain core items, base effects from mobile communication services inflation, says Abdul Rasheed

Govt to stick with SST as rising living costs still a concern

Govt also continuously implementing fiscal strategies, including gradual fiscal consolidation, says Liew

Land-related revenue should not be solely relied upon by Peninsular states

Investment bank says launches in late 2025 set to support sales conversion, billings in early 2026

MOF says system familiar to industry, businesses, public, gives administration quicker returns

Govt borrowing used prudently, focusing on financing strategic development projects, says MOF

Other topics up for debate are low padi yields and aging farmers, and the need for new laws for bullying

Scope's mitigation measures aim to ensure tax burden is distributed fairly, borne by parties able to do so, says MOF

Upcoming 2026 Selangor Budget to look at strengthening informal caregivers' training, encouraging private investment in sector, says Anfaal

Demand for landed homes buoyant, while high-rise developments sluggish, says FD Iskandar

Nation's structural reforms continues solidly, external shocks can be weathered more effectively

Govt moves to stabilise prices of essential food items including chicken, eggs, meat

Under expansion, selected discretionary items subject to sales tax rates of five, 10 pct, says Lim

Earlier pre-emptive OPR reduction in July expected to provide additional lift to growth for 2025, into 2026, says BNM Governor

Deputy minister says still too early to assess full effect of expanded tax scope

Aside from being a vital revenue source, the tax will also raise the demand for local produce — MOF

New figures come after considering upcoming reduction in RON95 retail prices, SST expansion's limited inflationary impact

SST also covers 70 per cent of the economic services compared to GST’s 76 per cent, says MOF

Govt has no plans to introduce new taxes, will instead focus on improving Sales and Service Tax