PETALING JAYA, April 29 -- The Finance Ministry has reportedly pushed back the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), a move which was initially slated for May under Budget 2025.

According to The Star, a ministry spokesman said consultations with various industries nationwide have been completed to determine the final scope and tax rates.

"The guidelines and scope are now being refined to ensure a smooth implementation," the spokesman was quoted as saying.

Separately, The Edge reported that Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the gazettement of the new tax changes is expected by June 1.

JKDM is reportedly the agency responsible for implementing and enforc...