Low wages at the heart of the GST issue (opens original article in a new tab)

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong highlighted that low wages are central to the GST debate, emphasizing the importance of considering current income levels when evaluating calls to reintroduce GST based on the small proportion of Malaysians paying income tax.

• Low wages are a central issue in the GST debate
• Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong mentioned income levels in relation to GST calls
• Calls to reintroduce GST are based on a small proportion of Malaysians paying income tax
• Context of current income levels is important for evaluating GST discussions