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The MOF said the SST expansion is targeted and includes certain facilities and exemptions as mitigation measures to ensure that the tax burden is fairly distributed and borne only by those who are capable. - Photo source: Canva

Perak KPDN urges consumers to stay alert to price changes following the reimplementation of SST and report any unreasonable hikes. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

An economist reportedly suggested raising the rate to between 60 and 75 per cent. - Photo edited via Canva

Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Dewan Rakyat sitting in the Parliament Building today. - Bernama photo

In line with public health objectives, tax rates on vape products should be increased relative to cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks. A balanced tax framework can discourage uptake among youth, align with harm reduction goals for smokers and generate revenue for health programs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only

In the short term, economist said the tariff will raise the cost of Malaysian exports for non-exempted goods such as furniture, rubber products, palm oil derivatives and machines. - Bernama file photo for illustration purpose only

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today. Photo by Bernama

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz

In a written reply on the Parliament website yesterday, the MOF stated, however, that the principles of the HVGT have been incorporated into the revised sales tax structure, with luxury and discretionary items taxed at five or 10 per cent.

Japan's central and local governments are required under a new law to take steps to promote the use of sign language, aiming to build momentum ahead of hosting the Deaflympics in November. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva