GST on imports adds RM1.7b to gov't coffers
The government has collected almost RM1.7 billion from Goods and Services Tax (GST) on taxable imports up till May 10.
"The amount of tax collected from imports from April 1 to May 10 is RM1.689 billion.
"This data was known early because payments were made before imported goods were released by Customs at ports, borders or at the airports," Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan told the Dewan Rakyat today.
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