马来西亚总理安瓦尔·易卜拉欣宣布增加 30 亿令吉的 SST 收入用于公共援助。 Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announces RM3bn SST revenue collection increase for public aid.

马来西亚总理安瓦尔·易卜拉欣宣布，政府预计将扩大征收 30 亿令吉，并增加销售和服务税（SST）。 Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announces the government expects to collect RM3bn from the wider scope and increase in Sales and Service Tax (SST). SST 增加 6%-8% 并没有显着影响通货膨胀，食品、电信、水和汽油等基本服务仍然免税。 The 6%-8% increase in SST did not significantly affect inflation, and essential services like food, telecoms, water, and petrol remain untaxed. 政府计划将销售税收入用于直接公共援助，以改善医疗保健、学校和道路。 The government plans to use the SST revenue for direct public aid to improve healthcare, schools, and roads.