GST sank Najib's BN, SST may capsize Anwar's Madani
PSM reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim how the goods and services tax (GST) contributed significantly to BN's downfall, warning that the Madani government may face the same fate over its expansion of sales and services tax (SST).
In a statement today, PSM central committee member K Arveent questioned the government's logic in taxing imported fruits like apples, oranges and grapes, asking how these basic items could possibly be considered luxury indulgences.
"For PSM, a government that is...
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