MoF reviews VAT zero-rating on sugar
Staff Writer The ministry of finance is reviewing the value-added tax (VAT) zero-rating on sugar consumption, with the government citing the health effects of sugar as a reason to reconsider the measure. Finance minister, Ericah Shafudah said during the presentation of the midterm budget review that the zero-rating was introduced to provide relief to consumers,…
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[Claude] Report 2 covers the same announcement by Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah that the government is reviewing VAT zero-rating on sugar, and the two do not conflict.
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