GST starts today in Malaysia: noticeable gaps remain

March 31, 2015

Malaysia today starts levying goods and services tax (GST) at 6%, replacing sales and services tax. Advisers report grey areas, especially in the healthcare and financial sectors, though say that Malaysia's Revenue and Customs Department (RMCD) has been acting to provide clarity by filling in the gaps.

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