SST Expansion Explained: What Became Taxable in Malaysia
Malaysia expanded the scope of its Sales and Service Tax from July 2025. Here is what changed, which services are now taxed, and how SST differs from the old GST.
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Malaysia expanded the scope of its Sales and Service Tax from July 2025. Here is what changed, which services are now taxed, and how SST differs from the old GST.

Malaysia's Statistics Bill 2026 has cleared the Dewan Rakyat and is headed to the Dewan Negara next week. Minister Akmal Nasrullah says it will be gazetted by year-end, replacing a 61-year-old law with a modern data framework.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the Economy Ministry to work with manufacturers grappling with global supply chain disruptions and rising costs.