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In Malaysia GST Looms, But Oh, The Pros And Cons

Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Immediate Past President , Malaysian Institute of Accountants | YB Ong Kian Ming, Former MITI Deputy Minister

24-Jun-22 08:05

In Malaysia GST Looms, But Oh, The Pros And Cons

With inflation upon Malaysia and wallets still tight, the govt is spending on aid packages and other election-friendly goodies, all of which come at a cost -- explaining a growing drumbeat advocating a return of GST.

Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, the Immediate Past President of Malaysian Institute of Accountants & YB Ong Kian Ming, Former MITI Deputy Minister, discuss the pros, cons, permutations and possibilities, while also offering insights into Budget 2023 and the coming Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Khoo Hsu Chuang


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Categories:  economy,  government

Tags:  fiscal responsibility act,  gst,  tax,  pakatan harapan,  revenue, 


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