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Why now? Understanding the urgency behind Malaysia’s SST expansion

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The government sees a pressing need to fortify the nation’s financial health and ensure a stable path forward amid evolving economic realities.

As Malaysia approaches July 1, the effective date for the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework, the key question many are asking is: Why is this fiscal adjustment happening now?

The government’s decision to implement changes at this juncture is rooted in a pressing need to fortify the nation’s financial health and ensure a stable path forward amid evolving economic realities.

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