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Malaysia's manufacturing sector is backing a proposal to weave selected GST features into the existing SST framework, arguing this would allow businesses to recover taxes paid on inputs and prevent costly tax accumulation across supply chains.
More than two-thirds of firms registering under the expanded Subsidised Diesel Control System for jeeps and pickups are located in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan, reflecting strong uptake in East Malaysia since the programme's July 3 launch.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across the country, effective from April 2027, aiming to revitalise struggling hospitality venues on local high streets.