No more sales tax on imported tyres
KUCHING: Sarawak has decided not to impose sales tax on imported tyres. The good news was announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) Chinese New Year (CNY) dinner at Imperial Hotel here last night (Feb 10). “On the question […]
Economist raises concerns over high dependence on SST
KUCHING: It has been noted that Sarawak had recorded its highest ever revenue performance in 2022, with a total of RM11.9 billion thus surpassing the projected revenue of RM10.2 billion by 17 per cent. This has been described as ‘satisfactory’ by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Thursday (Feb 2). But […]
Chong calls for rethink on imported tyre SST
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen has called for a rethink on the decision to collect State Sales Tax (SST) on imported tyres. He appealed to the state government to waive all such SST dating back to 2020 and also to cancel the imposition of SST starting January 2023 on imported tyres. Chong who […]
Sales tax on tyres to defray disposal costs
BY NATASHA JEE & GABRIEL LIHAN Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has clarified the rationale of imposing State Sales Tax (SST) on tyres is to defray the expenses of disposing used tyres throughout the state. He stressed this is a part of the industries’ contribution towards the conservation of the environment. “Nonetheless, the […]
