- Academician and think-tank recommend reintroduction of GST to reduce government budget deficits
- Malaysia Strategy Research Centre president suggests starting with lower rate/base and gradually increasing
- GST seen as more effective and comprehensive taxation framework compared to SST
- Institute of Strategic Analysis and Policy Research also urges government to reassess tax policy and reintroduce GST
- GST considered a more efficient alternative to HVGT, LVGT, and SST
- Concerns raised about inefficiencies in current tax system and limited scope of HVGT
- Government urged to address calls for reintroduction of GST for more sustainable and equitable tax system
Source: themalaysianreserve.com
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