He said the Domestic Trade, Con­su­merism and Cooperatives Affair Ministry, the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry and the Customs Department will be moving in tandem. “The main reason the Pakatan Harapan Government was elected was to ensure that the cost of living remains low. Salahuddin said prices at markets, specifically pasar tani (farmer’s markets), should remain reasonable despite higher demand. Officers will be out in full force to ensure the 6% GST is not imposed on consumers. Businesses will also not be allow­ed to use the excuse of old stock to continue collecting the tax.

Source: The Star May 27, 2018 23:03 UTC