GST in line with Islam, says Ahmad Maslan
Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is in line with Islamic teachings as it is transparent, efficient and fair to consumers and traders.
Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is in line with Islamic teachings as it is transparent, efficient and fair to consumers and traders.
Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan said this is ensure that Malaysia achieve developed nation status with high income by 2020.
"This is to counter claims by certain quarters that the GST is not based on Islamic teachings," he said at a GST briefing at SMK Tok Bachok today.
Ahmad referred to the 108th meeting of the National Fatwa Committee on Oct 21-22, 2014 which decided the implementation of the GST is encouraged ( harus).
- Bernama
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