Come July 1st, a whole list of items like selected fruit, fish and even services will become more expensive due to an expansion of the sales and service tax. Why has the government decided to make this move despite cost of living pressures. Questions we pose to the Treasury Secretary General at the Ministry of Finance, Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican whilst we also get a preview of Budget 2026 and the state of the government’s finances.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Tags:  budget 2026,  malaysia,  sst,  high cost of living,