Malaysia to introduce 4% GST

Dec. 27 | The GST should not be introduced in haste in a Third World country like ours. DR A. SOORIAN, on Malaysia’s introduction of the GST

When the economy dives, the GST must too

Aug. 28 | Imran Ahmed / http://imranwrites.blogspot.com/ It is time for the government to consider lowering the GST rate in light of how it hurts the poor more than the rich. RECENT reports in the international media suggest that the US tax collector has received...

Helping Singaporeans cope with the recession

Dec. 26 | Tan Kin Lian / Columnist Introduction Singapore’s economy is in recession. It will get worse and may take one or two years to recover. Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has advised people to continue spending, to keep the economy growing and avoid the...