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Manicures, haircuts stay SST-free as govt exempts beauty services from expansion

MoF announces decision after considering feedback from public, business owners, lawmakers, following move to also exempt imported apples and oranges

Govt to revise SST from July 1 to boost revenue without burdening public

Targeted approach to exempt essentials, expand service tax scope, and support MSMEs under Madani Economy reforms

Delay in SST expansion affects govt revenue but helps public brace for impact: analysts

With US tariffs complicating economic challenges, businesses, consumers and the govt can do with extra time to be better prepared

The state of the nation: the case for GST, again – Zainul Ariffin

We need a sustainable broad-based revenue-generating infrastructure, otherwise the government will run out of money

MPs suggest govt study impact of higher service tax, new luxury tax on Malaysians

The government has been advised to study the implementation of taxes, including the new rate of service tax, that might have a direct impact on Malaysians.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach